FN Herstal M240 AD

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, cleaning kits
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
designed for high temperatures
gptkbp:country gptkb:NATO_countries
gptkbp:date gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:deployment ground forces
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:developer developed from M240 B
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features integrated carrying handle
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field easy disassembly for cleaning
gptkbp:fighting_style highly effective in suppressive fire
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AD
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested in various environments
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
approximately 20,000 rounds
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:military_technology infantry support
gptkbp:modifications rail systems for optics
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 1,800 meters
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 100 rounds per minute
200 rounds in 2 minutes
650-1,200 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil gptkb:battle
automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
vehicle-mounted or carried
gptkbp:upgrades available for modernization
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240_series
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 13 kg with accessories