ArmaLite AR-100

ArmaLite AR-100
TypeAssault rifle
Carbine
Light machine gun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
VariantsAR-101 assault rifle
AR-102 carbine
AR-103 carbine
AR-104 light machine gun
Specifications
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56 mm (0.22 in)
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire553-580rpm
Feed system30 round detatchable box magazine
100 round drum magazine

The ArmaLite AR-100 was an assault rifle based on the previous AR-16. The weapon was intended to increase firepower of a squad as well as mobility.[1]

Overview

The ArmaLite AR100 is a 5.56×45mm NATO caliber short-stroke piston gas-operated, 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle fed from 30- round and 100-round drum magazines that eject from the magazine insert when empty and are discarded during a firefight. The AR-101 and AR-102 fire from closed bolt in semi-auto and open bolt in full auto whereas the AR-103 and AR-104 open bolt fire only.

See also

References

  1. ^ Arms and Defence in Southeast Asia, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 31 Dec. 1989 by Chandran Jeshurun, ISBN 9813035455