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M16 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1993-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- M16 rifle
1, record 1, English, M16%20rifle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The smallest could be mounted on an M16 rifle, giving the GI night vision out to a range of 400 yards. 1, record 1, English, - M16%20rifle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusil M16
1, record 1, French, fusil%20M16
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les meilleurs permettaient de détecter un objectif jusqu'à 800 m. Les plus compacts pouvaient se monter sur un fusil M16. 1, record 1, French, - fusil%20M16
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- M16
1, record 2, English, M16
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 5,56 mm rifle has been the standard infantry weapon since the 1960s. The weapon is sold to many other countries. 2, record 2, English, - M16
Record 2, Key term(s)
- M 16
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- M16
1, record 2, French, M16
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, French, - M16
Record 2, Key term(s)
- M 16
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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