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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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high
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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600 mm
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
approximately 20,000 rounds
less than 1 minute
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gptkbp:caliber
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7.62 mm
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:current_status
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in service
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
yes
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gptkbp:design_features
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quick-change barrel
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gptkbp:design_philosophy
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versatility
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:field_of_use
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infantry support
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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proven
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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single and automatic
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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1950s
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Cold War era
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gptkbp:historical_use
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gptkb:British_Army
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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7.62 mm L7 general-purpose machine gun
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular inspections
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gptkbp:model
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gptkb:M240
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gptkbp:modifications
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various variants
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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gptkb:tripod
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,200 m
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:production_years
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1950s to present
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gptkbp:range
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800 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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650 rounds per minute
limited overheating
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gptkbp:recoil
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low
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:role
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support weapon
general-purpose machine gun
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:successor
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L110 A1
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gptkbp:training
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moderate
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gptkbp:transportation
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vehicle-mounted
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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various conflicts
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gptkbp:user
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various military forces
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gptkbp:user_countries
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multiple countries
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gptkbp:weight
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12.5 kg
11.8 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:FV430_family
gptkb:FV430_Mk_10
gptkb:FV430_Mk_5
gptkb:FV430_Mk_8
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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