C6 general purpose machine gun

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LAV-6_A1
gptkbp:accessories tripods, spare barrels, ammunition boxes
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Division
gptkbp:disbandment_date tool-less disassembly
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:features lightweight construction
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field infantry support
gptkbp:fighting_style high
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:historical_significance used in Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label C6 general purpose machine gun
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
600 mm
850 m/s
less than 1 minute
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various military operations
gptkbp:notable_users Canadian military, UN peacekeeping forces
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:production_years 1960s
gptkbp:project potential upgrades planned
gptkbp:range 800 meters
3,000 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 600 rounds per minute
100 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil gptkb:battle
automatic, semi-automatic
gptkbp:related_model M240, FNMAG
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:none
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:C7_rifle
gptkbp:training specialized training for operators
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:used_in various conflicts
gptkbp:variant C6 A1
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1960