How Flamethrower and M16 stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto III.
A back-mounted napalm sprayer with a continuous stream of flame — devastating against gang clusters but useless against vehicles. Required reading for several Yakuza and Cartel missions in Shoreside Vale.
GTA III's top-tier assault rifle — fully auto, laser-accurate, and devastating into the endgame. Sold only at the Shoreside Vale Ammu-Nation and dropped by Cartel enforcers in the final missions.
| Stat | Flamethrower | M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 80 | 54 |
| Accuracy | 30 | 78 |
| Range | 20 | 80 |
| Fire rate | 95 | 80 |
| Magazine | 500 | 999 |
| Type | Heavy | Assault Rifle |
| Ammo | Gas | 5.56mm |
| In-game damage | Very High | Very High |
