Evaluating of the M-16 Rifle as a Line-Throwing Gun

Abstract

Results of the investigation using an M-16 rifle as a line throwing device are presented. The adaptation of the M-16 rifle to a line throwing gun using an inert mecar grenade as the projectile are shown. The results of the test firings are presented with the conclusion that M-16 is an unacceptable line throwing device.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0737797

Entities

People

  • W. T. Pierce

Organizations

  • United States Coast Guard

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attachment
  • Coast Guard
  • Field Tests
  • Free Flight
  • Guns
  • Maryland
  • Projectiles
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Systems Analysis and Design