FN Herstal M240 AK

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories tripod, spare barrels
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:adapted_into designed for various environments
gptkbp:barrel_length 550 mm
gptkbp:barrel_type quick-change barrel
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:design yes
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:2000
gptkbp:design_features modular components
gptkbp:discontinued no
gptkbp:feed_system belt-fed
gptkbp:fighting_style high
gptkbp:firing_mechanism automatic, semi-automatic
gptkbp:first_adoption 2000s
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AK
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:FN_Herstal
gptkbp:mounting_options tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 850 m/s
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:project ongoing improvements
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 650-750 rounds per minute
1,000 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil yes
gptkbp:related_model M240 G, M240 L
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:used_by various military forces
gptkbp:user_countries United States, Canada, Australia
gptkbp:user_feedback generally positive
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FN_Herstal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4