Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapons
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| gptkbp:accessories |
spare barrels, bipods
|
| gptkbp:action |
gas-operated, rotating bolt
|
| gptkbp:barrel_cooling_method |
air-cooled system
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| gptkbp:barrel_length |
550 mm
|
| gptkbp:barrel_type |
approximately 20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes linked ammunition |
| gptkbp:caliber |
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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| gptkbp:casing_ejection |
right side ejection
|
| gptkbp:combat_history |
used in various conflicts
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| gptkbp:combat_role |
support weapon
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| gptkbp:cooling_system |
air-cooled
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| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:Belgium
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| gptkbp:design |
interchangeable parts
|
| gptkbp:design_features |
modular design
|
| gptkbp:ergonomics |
designed for ease of use
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| gptkbp:feed_system |
belt-fed
|
| gptkbp:field |
widely used in the field
can be field-stripped for cleaning |
| gptkbp:firing_mechanism |
semi-automatic, automatic
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in modern warfare
|
| gptkbp:history |
developed from the M1919 machine gun
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FN Herstal M240 AI
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| gptkbp:length |
1,200 mm
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:FN_Herstal
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
used in various tactical scenarios
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
various modifications available
|
| gptkbp:mounting_options |
tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
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| gptkbp:muzzle_velocity |
850 m/s
|
| gptkbp:operating_system |
gas-operated
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| gptkbp:operational_range |
effective up to 1,100 meters
|
| gptkbp:origin |
Belgian design
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| gptkbp:primary_user |
gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:United_States_Army |
| gptkbp:range |
1,100 meters
3,725 meters |
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
750 rounds per minute
200 rounds per minute 650-950 rounds per minute |
| gptkbp:recoil |
buffered recoil system
designed for manageable recoil |
| gptkbp:recruitment |
adopted by multiple countries
|
| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:medium_machine_gun
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
manual safety
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| gptkbp:sights |
iron sights
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:M240_B
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| gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
|
| gptkbp:trigger_type |
two-stage trigger
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
various military forces
|
| gptkbp:user_feedback |
generally positive feedback from users
|
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:M240
|
| gptkbp:weight |
11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories |
| gptkbp:year_established |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:FN_Herstal
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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