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LaFranceM16K

Assault Rifles · United States · 1982
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LaFranceM16K

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
75
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1982–2004
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
61/83
Cold War
205/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
75
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
La France M16K
Production
1982–2004
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
61
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1982
  • DesignerTim La France
  • Weight (Empty)2.38 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1982
  • Production End2004
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
  2. 2004Production ended
44
years in service
22
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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