FN Herstal M240 AB

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories tripod, spare barrels, ammunition boxes
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country USA, Canada, UK, Australia
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in NATO forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AB
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1977
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil buffered recoil system
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in adverse conditions
gptkbp:role gptkb:medium_machine_gun
support weapon
anti-vehicle weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:trigger_type single and automatic
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3