FN Herstal M240 AE

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, bipods
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country USA, Canada, UK
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:environmental_impact weather resistant
gptkbp:ergonomics user-friendly
gptkbp:features modular components
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field easy
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AE
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested in field conditions
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
20,000 rounds
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:military_technology infantry support
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:price approximately $5,000
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:reputation reliable and effective
gptkbp:role gptkb:medium_machine_gun
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:supply_chain global supply chain
gptkbp:training basic firearms training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:user_manual gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:variant M240 L, M240 G
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
13.5 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:2005
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3