Play to your strengths. The four player classes: Assault, Engineer, Support and Recon, each have their specialties, and working together is key to victory. Release Date: October 28, 2011.

Our Battlefield 3 Assault Weapons section is full of all the official images and descriptions for each Assault weapon. Under each image you will find a brief description of the weapon, plus weapon characteristics.
Battlefield 3 M16A3
Battlefield 3 M16A3
The 3rd generation of M16A3 has been upgraded with a RIS (Rail Interface System) for mounting accessories and is capable of Automatic and Semi-Automatic fire.

Available to front line units engaged in urban combat, the M16A3's low recoil makes a capable all around weapon.

Characteristics
Auto fire: Yes. Single shot fire: Yes. Burst fire: No. Rate of Fire: 800. Ammunition: 30 [5.56x45mm NATO]. Range: Long.