FN Herstal M240 AI

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, 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
air-cooled system
gptkbp:design interchangeable parts
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:feedback generally positive feedback from users
gptkbp:field widely used in the field
can be field-stripped for cleaning
gptkbp:historical_event developed from the M1919 machine gun
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AI
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, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:military_technology used in various tactical scenarios
gptkbp:modifications various modifications available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system gas-operated
gptkbp:operational_range effective up to 1,100 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
Belgian design
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:NATO_forces
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 semi-automatic, automatic
buffered recoil system
right side ejection
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
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:trigger_type two-stage trigger
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977