FN Herstal M240 AH

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories tripod, spare barrels
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
suppressive fire
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country USA, UK, Canada
gptkbp:date gptkb:1990
gptkbp:design interchangeable parts
gptkbp:environmental_impact good
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:fighting_style high
gptkbp:first_introduced 1990s
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AH
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:is_similar_to M60 machine gun
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested
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
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for operation
gptkbp:maintenance moderate
simple maintenance procedures
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:military_strategy deployed in various theaters
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:operational_history used in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:training moderate
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:used_in ground combat
gptkbp:user_manual available for trainers
available for operators
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
13.5 kg with accessories