FN Herstal M240 AJ

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories bipod, carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:armament M60 machine gun
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role infantry support
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country United States, NATO countries
gptkbp:design interchangeable parts
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:battle
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:feedback generally positive reviews
gptkbp:field easy disassembly for cleaning
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AJ
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
ball, tracer, armor-piercing
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_users U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:operational_area land, air, sea
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:produced_by in production
gptkbp:project ongoing improvements planned
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil buffered recoil system
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in combat
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety, trigger safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training operator training required
gptkbp:transportation vehicle-mounted, portable
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
lightweight for a machine gun
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3