Browning BAR

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:barrel_length 24 in
heavy profile
gptkbp:barrel_type gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
chrome-moly steel
heavy barrel
quick-change barrel
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.30-06_Springfield
gptkbp:combat_role infantry support weapon
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:current_status in limited use
gptkbp:design gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:design_features integrated bipod
gptkbp:feed_system gptkb:magazine
box magazine
gptkbp:firing_mechanism semi-automatic and automatic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future automatic rifle designs
gptkbp:historical_significance first successful automatic rifle
gptkbp:historical_use used in World War I
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Browning BAR
gptkbp:length 43.5 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Browning_Arms_Company
gptkbp:material wood stock
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity gptkb:Flash
850 m/s
gptkbp:notable_features adjustable gas system
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Belgian_Army
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
Browning's design philosophy
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:production_years 1918-1980s
gptkbp:range 800 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 600 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil semi-automatic
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M249_SAW
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
adjustable rear sight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Browning_M1917
gptkbp:suppressor_compatible compatible with suppressor
gptkbp:trigger_type single-action
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:military_forces
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:user_countries multiple countries worldwide
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Browning_BAR_M1918
gptkb:Browning_BAR_1918_A2
gptkbp:weight 7.5 lbs
8.2 lbs
gptkbp:year_established 1918
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Herstal_Group
gptkb:Browning_brand
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5