Inside America’s Arsenal: America’s Weapons in the Global War on Terror

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Inside America’s Arsenal: America’s Weapons in the Global War on Terror

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24/7 Wall St. analyzed multiple sources from Military Factory to compile a list of US weapons used to fight the global war on terror.
RThe Emington M2010 ESR (Enhanced Sniper Rifle) was used as the standard tactical sniper rifle.
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The war on terror began after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Today, the US military has withdrawn from Afghanistan, but troops are still in some Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq and Syria fighting the terrorist group, ISIS. The US military today works with local security forces to train and assist them in the fight against terrorist groups.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed multiple catalogs of modern American firearms from Military Factory, an online database of weapons, aircraft and vehicles used in the military worldwide to compile a list of US weapons used to fight global terrorism. I have also included information on the gun type, manufacturer, maximum effective range, caliber and year introduced.

During the past 20 years of global conflict, the US has used many valuable assets, including armored vehicles, aircraft and naval vessels. In addition, infantry troops equipped with American-made weapons were essential to peacekeeping. These weapons include battle rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles and more and range from older models to new technology. (Here are the 50 the most popular weapons of all time.)

In 2011, Remington M2010 ESR (Enhanced Sniper Rifle) was deployed like a standard tactical sniper rifle. It is a modern version of the Remington 700. Remington has been around a long time celebration for its accuracy and consistency. M2010 ESR is the roommate chambered for the Winchester 300 magnum cartridge with a 5-round magazine, comes standard with the Leupold Mk IV tactical scope and has a maximum effective range of 3,935 ft. (These are the classic long range sniper rifles of WWII.)

Sniper rifles were not the only weapons issued to the troops during this conflict. Shotguns like the Mossberg Model 590 or carbines like the Colt M4 came standard issue. So are handguns like the Colt M1911. All of these weapons and more have added to the combat effectiveness of US troops in the fight against terrorism.

Here are the US weapons used to fight terrorism:

Why are we covering this?

Inside America’s Arsenal: America’s Weapons in the Global War on Terror

The tragic terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001 forever changed the world we know today. America’s response and ongoing fight against terrorism has influenced many geopolitical and military relationships around the globe. The effectiveness and reliability of the weapons used to fight the war had a major impact on the success of the US counterterrorism campaign.

Remington M2010 ESR

Type and manufacturer: Bolt Sniper Rifle (Remington Arms)
Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
Maximum Effective Range: 3,935
When entered: 2011

Remington M24 SWS

Type and manufacturer: Bolt Sniper Rifle (Remington Arms)
Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum, .308 Winchester Magnum, 7.62×51 mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 2,624
When entered: 1987

Remington M40

Type and manufacturer: Bolt Sniper Rifle (Remington Arms)
Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 3,280
When entered: 1966

Remington M870

Type and manufacturer: Pump Action Rifle (Remington Arms)
Caliber: 12, 16, 20 or 28 gauge
Maximum Effective Range: 120
When entered: 1950

Remington MSR

Type and manufacturer: Bolt Sniper Rifle (Remington Arms)
Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7.62x51mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 4,920
When entered: 2013

Barrett M82

Type and manufacturer: Anti-Tank / Anti-Material Rifle (Barrett Firearms)
Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,850
When entered: 1982

Beretta M9

Type and manufacturer: Semi-automatic service pistol (Beretta)
Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
Maximum Effective Range: 164
When entered: 1990

National Factory M240

> Type: General purpose machine gun
> Year of introduction: 1977
> Manufacturer: FN Manufacturing
> Maximum effective range: 5,905
> Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

National Factory M249 SAW / LMG

> Type: Light machine gun
> Year of introduction: 1984
> Manufacturer: FN Manufacturing
> Maximum effective radius: 2,600
> Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO

FGM-148 Javelin

> Type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher
> Year of introduction: 1996
> Manufacturer: Raytheon/Lockheed Martin
> Maximum effective range: 8,202
> Caliber: 127 mm

Barrett M107

Type and manufacturer: Anti-Material / Anti-Personnel Sniper Rifle (Barrett Firearms)
Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
Maximum Effective Range: 1,850
When entered: 2008

FIM-92 Stinger

Type and manufacturer: Air Defense Missile System (General Dynamics / Raytheon)
Caliber: 70 mm
Maximum Effective Range: 15,750
When entered: 1981

Browning M2

Type and manufacturer: General Purpose Machine Gun (Saco Defense Industries)
Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
Maximum Effective Range: 6,550
When entered: 1921

The M21 Sniper Weapon System

Type and manufacturer: Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle (Rock Island Arsenal)
Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 2,263
When entered: 1969

BGM-71 TOW / TOW-2

Type and manufacturer: Anti-tank guided missile system (Hughes Aircraft / Raytheon)
Caliber: 127mm / 152mm
Maximum Effective Range: 12,303
When entered: 1970

FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17)

Type and manufacturer: Automatic Assault Rifle (FN Manufacturing)
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,640
When entered: 2009

GAU-17/A Minigun

Type and manufacturer: Six barrel gatling gun (General Electric)
Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 3,280
When entered: 1965

HK M27 AGAIN

Type and manufacturer: Designated Marksman Rifle (Heckler & Koch)
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,800
When entered: 2011

HK XM25 CDTE

Type and manufacturer: Smart Grenade Launcher (Heckler & Koch)
Caliber: 25x40mm grenade
Maximum Effective Range: 1,640
When entered: 2015

Kel-Tec KSG

Type and manufacturer: Bullpup Pump Action Shotgun (Kel-Tec CNC Industries)
Caliber: 12 gauge
Maximum Effective Range: 130
When entered: 2011

Kimber Custom

Type and manufacturer: Single-action semi-automatic pistol (Kimber Manufacturing)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Maximum Effective Range: 165
When entered: 1997

M110 SASS

Type and manufacturer: Designated Marksman Rifle (Knight’s Armament)
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 2,624
When entered: 2007

M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)

Type and manufacturer: Anti-Armor Missile Launcher, Portable, Disposable (Alliant TechSystems)
Caliber: 84 mm
Maximum Effective Range: 985
When entered: 1987

M231 FPW

Type and manufacturer: Special Vehicle Carbine (Rock Island Arsenal)
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 984
When entered: 1980

M32 MGL

Type and manufacturer: Six Shot Grenade Launcher (Milkor)
Caliber: 40x46mm grenade
Maximum Effective Range: 1,315
When entered: 2006

M39 EMR

Type and manufacturer: Designated Marksman Rifle (USMC Armorers)
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 2,550
When entered: 2008

LAW M72

Type and manufacturer: Disposable Anti-Tank Missile Launcher (Talley Industries)
Caliber: 66 mm
Maximum Effective Range: 1,640
When entered: 1963

M79

Type and manufacturer: One Shot Grenade Launcher (Various Contractors)
Caliber: 40x46mm
Maximum Effective Range: 1,150
When entered: 1961

Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR

Type and manufacturer: Designated Marksman Rifle (Smith Enterprises)
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,500
When entered: 2004

Mk 19 jacket

Type and manufacturer: Automatic Grenade Launcher (Saco Defense Industries)
Caliber: 40x53mm
Maximum Effective Range: 4,500
When entered: 1967

M134 submachine gun

Type and manufacturer: Six barrel gattling gun (General Electric)
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 3,280
When entered: 1963

Stoner SR-25

Type and manufacturer: Designated Marksman Rifle (Knight’s Armament)
Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 2,625
When entered: 1990

Colt / AAI M203

Type and manufacturer: Single Shot Flap-Loading Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (AAI Corporation / Colt Firearms / Airtronic)
Caliber: 40c46mm
Maximum Effective Range: 480
When entered: 1969

Colt M16A2

Type and manufacturer: Assault rifle (Colt Firearms)
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,969
When entered: 1983

Colt M16A4

Type and manufacturer: Assault rifle (Colt Firearms)
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,968
When entered: 1990

Colt M1911

Type and manufacturer: Semi-automatic service pistol (Colt Firearms)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Maximum Effective Range: 82
When entered: 1911

M4 elbow

Type and manufacturer: Assault rifle (Colt Firearms / Remington Arms)
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Maximum Effective Range: 1,640
When entered: 1994

MY M45 Colt

Type and manufacturer: Semi-automatic pistol (Colt Firearms)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Maximum Effective Range: 165
When entered: 1986

Colt Model 635

Type and manufacturer: Submachine gun (Colt Firearms)
Caliber: parabellum 9x19mm
Maximum Effective Range: 328
When entered: 1982

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