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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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various optics and mounts available
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:armament
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gptkb:M240_machine_gun
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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:NATO_standard_ammunition
less than 1 minute
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gptkbp:caliber
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7.62 mm
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gptkbp:combat_role
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support weapon
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
requires cooling after sustained fire
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gptkbp:current_status
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in service
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gptkbp:deployment
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deployed in various military operations
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gptkbp:design
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modular components for easy upgrades
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gptkbp:design_date
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1950s
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gptkbp:disassembly
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easy to disassemble for maintenance
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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designed for harsh environments
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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:firing_mechanism
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single shot, automatic
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:Cold_War
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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potential for modernization.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important in Canadian military history
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gptkbp:historical_use
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used in peacekeeping missions
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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C6 machine gun
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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General Motors of Canada
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gptkbp:modifications
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various upgrades over time
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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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: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:Canada
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gptkbp:range
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800 m
3,000 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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600 rounds per minute
100 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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buffered recoil system
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability in various conditions
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety, trigger safety
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gptkbp:service_history
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:C7_rifle
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training
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gptkbp:transportation
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carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Canadian_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:user_feedback
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generally positive feedback from users
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gptkbp:weight
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11.8 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:LAV_III
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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