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The M231 Firing Port Weapon (FPW) is an adapted version of the M16 assault rifle for firing from ports on the M2/M3 Bradley AFV. The infantry's normal M16s are too long for use in a "buttoned up" APC, so the FPW was developed to provide a suitable weapon for this role. Designed by the Rock Island Arsenal, the M231 FPW remains in service, although all but the rear two firing ports on the Bradley have been removed.

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  • M231 Firing Port Weapon
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  • The M231 Firing Port Weapon (FPW) is an adapted version of the M16 assault rifle for firing from ports on the M2/M3 Bradley AFV. The infantry's normal M16s are too long for use in a "buttoned up" APC, so the FPW was developed to provide a suitable weapon for this role. Designed by the Rock Island Arsenal, the M231 FPW remains in service, although all but the rear two firing ports on the Bradley have been removed.
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Length
  • 28(xsd:double)
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dbkwik:guns/proper...iPageUsesTemplate
Range
  • 328(xsd:integer)
Origin
  • United States
Design
  • 1979(xsd:integer)
Name
  • M231 FPW
Maker
  • Rock Island Arsenal
Type
  • Firing Port Weapon/Assault rifle
usedby
  • United States of America
justweight
  • Empty - 7.34 lb w/ 30 round magazine - 8.34 lb
Caliber
  • 5(xsd:double)
Action
  • Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Magazine
  • 30(xsd:integer)
Cycle
  • Sustained - 50 to 60 rds per min Minimum Cyclic - 1225 rds per min
Barrel
  • 396.0
Birth
  • 1980(xsd:integer)
abstract
  • The M231 Firing Port Weapon (FPW) is an adapted version of the M16 assault rifle for firing from ports on the M2/M3 Bradley AFV. The infantry's normal M16s are too long for use in a "buttoned up" APC, so the FPW was developed to provide a suitable weapon for this role. Designed by the Rock Island Arsenal, the M231 FPW remains in service, although all but the rear two firing ports on the Bradley have been removed.
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