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Record 1 1988-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Small Arms
OBS

The 5,56 mm rifle has been the standard infantry weapon since the 1960s. The weapon is sold to many other countries.

Key term(s)
  • M 16

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Armes légères
OBS

Le fusil de 5,56 mm est l'arme standard des fantassins depuis plus de 20 ans. On la retrouve dans de nombreux pays.

Key term(s)
  • M 16

Spanish

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