M4 Carbine

M4 Carbine
imagecaption	M4A1 with a Trijicon ACOG
Manufacturer	Numerous Companies, but most predominantly by Colt's Manufacturing Company
Produced	1993-Present
Number built	Unknown
Weight	2.9 kg empty, 3.40 kg loaded
Length	756 mm (stock retracted), 840 mm (stock extended)
Barrel Length	370 mm
Cartridge	5.56 x 45 mm NATO
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt (Direct impingement)
Rate of Fire	700 - 950 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity	910 m/s
Effective Firing Range	500 m
Feed System	30-round box magazine or other STANAG magazines.
Sights	Iron sights or various optics

History

The M4 Carbine was created for close quarters operations due to issues of the barrel length of the M16 being too long. Due to the rifle's lighter weight, compact length, and ability to address modern combat situations that happen within close quarters, the US Marine Corps adopted it as the standard infantry rifle. The Marine Corps followed the US Army who had already adopted the rifle almost 20 years ago.

Plot

The M4 Carbine is used by the Japanese Special Forces Group as their primary weapon. The weapon can be seen used by SFG during the Hakone Incident, Skirmish at Akusho, and Bombing of the Imperial Senate.

Gallery

An JSDF member carries M4 carbine.

M4 Carbine assault rifles with under-barrel M203 grenade launchers.

Trivia

• Although based off the design of the M16, it is a different gun and was not adopted by the Marine Corp until 2015
• The US Army adopted the weapon system in 1994