The Probert Encyclopaedia of Warfare

ARMALITE AR-10

The Armalite AR-10 was an American gas operated, selective fire assault rifle designed during the 1950's. The Armalite AR-10 was chambered for the 7.62 mm cartridge which it took from a magazine and fired at a muzzle velocity of 845 meters per second and a cyclic rate of 700 rounds per minute. The Armalite AR-10 had a 508 mm long barrel and was fitted with a fixed blade foresight and an aperture rearsight.
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