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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:armament
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gptkb:M240
gptkb:PK_machine_gun
gptkb:FN_MAG
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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
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gptkbp:caliber
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7.62 mm
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:current_status
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in service
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gptkbp:design_features
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adjustable gas system
integrated bipod
quick-change barrel
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
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gptkbp:feed_system
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disintegrating belt
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gptkbp:field
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easy disassembly for maintenance
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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automatic
single shot
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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1950s
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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used in various conflicts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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7.62 mm L7 machine gun
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm
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gptkbp:modifications
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modernized versions exist
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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gptkb:tripod
vehicle-mounted
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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:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:NATO_forces
various militias
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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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gptkb:1956
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gptkbp:range
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800 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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limited by overheating
650-1000 rounds per minute
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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:replaced_by
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L7 A2 in some roles
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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:type
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belt-fed
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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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gptkb:Cold_War
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gptkbp:variant
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L7 A1
L7 A2
L7 A3
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:tank
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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