Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapons
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| gptkbp:accessories |
tripod, spare barrels, ammunition boxes
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| gptkbp:action |
gas-operated, rotating bolt
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| gptkbp:barrel_cooling_method |
air-cooled
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| gptkbp:barrel_length |
550 mm
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| gptkbp:barrel_type |
approximately 20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes ball, tracer, armor-piercing |
| gptkbp:caliber |
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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| gptkbp:combat_history |
used in various conflicts
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| gptkbp:combat_role |
provides suppressive fire
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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 for maintenance
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| gptkbp:design_date |
1970s
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| gptkbp:design_features |
modular design
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| gptkbp:design_philosophy |
focus on reliability and ease of use
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| gptkbp:disassembly |
simple disassembly for maintenance
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| gptkbp:ergonomics |
designed for ease of use
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| gptkbp:feed_system |
belt-fed
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| gptkbp:field |
can be field-stripped for cleaning
used in ground and air operations |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
high effectiveness in combat scenarios
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| gptkbp:firing_mechanism |
single, automatic
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in NATO forces
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FN Herstal M240 AM
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| gptkbp:length |
1,200 mm
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:FN_Herstal
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| gptkbp:military_operations |
deployed in various military operations
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| gptkbp:modifications |
various modifications available
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| gptkbp:mounting_options |
tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
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| gptkbp:muzzle_velocity |
850 m/s
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| gptkbp:notable_users |
U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
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| gptkbp:operational_use |
support weapon
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| gptkbp:operations |
crew-served
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Belgium
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| gptkbp:project |
ongoing improvements and upgrades.
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| gptkbp:range |
1,100 meters
3,725 meters 1,200 meters against point targets |
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute |
| gptkbp:recoil |
low recoil
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| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability in adverse conditions
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| 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:supply_chain |
widely available parts and ammunition
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| gptkbp:training |
crew training required
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| gptkbp:transportation |
carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
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| gptkbp:used_by |
various military forces
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| gptkbp:user_countries |
United States, Canada, Australia
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| gptkbp:user_feedback |
generally positive feedback from users
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| gptkbp:variant |
M240 B, M240 G
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| gptkbp:weight |
11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories |
| gptkbp:year_established |
gptkb:1980
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:FN_Herstal
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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