Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapon
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:accessories |
tripod, spare barrels, ammunition boxes
|
| gptkbp:activities |
gas-operated, rotating bolt
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
belt-fed
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| gptkbp:caliber |
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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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 |
United States, Canada, Australia
|
| gptkbp:date |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:design |
focus on reliability and ease of use
interchangeable parts for maintenance |
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
simple disassembly for maintenance
|
| gptkbp:ergonomics |
designed for ease of use
|
| gptkbp:features |
modular design
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| gptkbp:feedback |
generally positive feedback from users
|
| gptkbp:field |
can be field-stripped for cleaning
used in ground and air operations |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
high effectiveness in combat scenarios
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in NATO forces
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FN Herstal M240 AM
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| 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 ball, tracer, armor-piercing |
| gptkbp:lens_type |
tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
deployed in various military operations
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
various modifications available
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
used in various conflicts
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
crew-served
|
| gptkbp:notable_users |
U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
support weapon
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Belgium
|
| gptkbp:project |
ongoing improvements and upgrades.
|
| 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
single, automatic |
| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability in adverse conditions
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
manual safety
|
| 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
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
|
| gptkbp:variant |
M240 B, M240 G
|
| gptkbp:weight |
11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories |
| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:1980
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