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M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) is a 5.56mm, select-fire assault rifle / squad automatic weapon developed from the HK416 by Heckler & Koch. It is used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and was originally intended for automatic riflemen, but is now issued to all infantry riflemen as a replacement for the M16A4 and the M4A1. The USMC…

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Action
Gas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Barrel length
16.5 in (419 mm) 11 in (279 mm) for RWK
Cartridge
5.56×45mm NATO
Designed
2008
Designer
Heckler & Koch
Effective firing range
550 m (600 yd) (point target) 700 m (770 yd) (area target)

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M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

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M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

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M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → CIS Ultimax, Colt Defense, Colt IAR6940, Companies, Fabrique Nationale, FN SCAR, GDATP IAR, General Dynamics Armament, Heckler, Herstal, HK416, IAR, In, In December, Koch, Land Warfare Resources Corporation, M6A4 IAR, MK5, Patriot Ordnance Factory, Technical Products
Rate of fire · 2
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → Cyclic rate: 700–900 rounds/min, Sustained rate: 36 rounds/min
Action · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → Gas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Barrel length · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → 16.5 in (419 mm) 11 in (279 mm) for RWK
Cartridge · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → 5.56×45mm NATO
Designed · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → 2008
Designer · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → Heckler & Koch
Effective firing range · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → 550 m (600 yd) (point target) 700 m (770 yd) (area target)
Feed system · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → 30-round STANAG magazine
Height · 1
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle → 9.4 in (240 mm)

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M27 Infantry Automatic RifleActionGas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleBarrel length16.5 in (419 mm) 11 in (279 mm) for RWK1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleCartridge5.56×45mm NATO1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleDesigned20081.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleDesignerHeckler & Koch1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleEffective firing range550 m (600 yd) (point target) 700 m (770 yd) (area target)1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleFeed system30-round STANAG magazine1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleHeight9.4 in (240 mm)1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleIn service2010–present1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleLength36.9 to 33 in (940 to 840 mm) with adjustable stock1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleManufacturerHeckler & Koch1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleMass7.9 lb (3.6 kg) empty 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) loaded weight with sling1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleMaximum firing range3,938 yd (3,601 m)1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleMuzzle velocity2900 ft/s (884 m/s)1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleNo. built14,1001.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RiflePlace of originGermany/United States1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleProduced2010–present1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleRate of fireCyclic rate: 700–900 rounds/min1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleRate of fireSustained rate: 36 rounds/min1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleSightsTypically Trijicon ACOG, flip-up rear rotary diopter sight and front post1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleTypeAssault rifle/Carbine Squad automatic weapon Designated marksman rifle (M38 DMR)1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleUnit costUS$1,3001.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleUsed byUnited States Marine Corps1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleWarsOperation Inherent Resolve1.00infobox
M27 Infantry Automatic RifleWidth3.1 in (79 mm)1.00infobox

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