| Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4 |
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An M4 with Rail Adapter System (RAS), flip-up rear sight, vertical forward grip with bipod and the latest Aimpoint M68 CCO. |
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin |  United States
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| Service history |
| In service | 1997–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–present), War in Iraq (2003-2010), Colombian Armed Conflict |
| Production history |
| Manufacturer | Colt Defense |
| Produced | 1994–present |
| Variants | M4A1, CQBR |
| Specifications |
| Weight | 6.36 lb (2.88 kg) empty
6.9 lb (3.1 kg) with 30 rounds |
| Length | 33 in (838 mm) (stock extended)
29.75 in (756 mm) (stock retracted) |
| Barrel length | 14.5 in (368 mm) |
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| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700-950 round/min cyclic |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,900 ft/s or 884 m/s |
| Effective range | 500 m for a point target and 600 m for an area target |
| Feed system | 30 round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines. |
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