Would AR-15s be useful in Ukraine?

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Civilian AR-15s typically have a longer barrel "twist rate" which is the length it takes the rifling in the barrel to spin the bullet one rotation. Typically this is a 1 in 9 twist that is designed for lighter target and varmint ammunition.

Military grade M4 rifles, which are used by the U.S. Army, have a shorter twist rates to stabilize armor-piercing ammunition.

Ukraine does not need small arms at this time. Sending AR-15s to Ukraine would create a logistical headache because the their standard rifle, the AK-74 uses a different kind of ammunition.

This would result in no appreciable advantage and would take precious logistical space away from equipment and weapons that are needed.

References:
Evolution of the M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round
https://www.army.mil/article/48657/evolution_of_the_m855a1_enhanced_performance_round

M&P Sport
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/mp-15-sport-ii

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