FN Herstal M240 AN

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories bipod, carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country many NATO countries
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:disbandment_date field-strippable
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:historical_event used in Gulf War
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AN
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 3.5 kg
1,200 mm
850 m/s
20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
660 mm
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
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 gas-operated
gptkbp:operational_range effective up to 1,100 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:price approximately $4,000
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1977
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil low
semi-automatic, fully automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:role gptkb:medium_machine_gun
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation can be carried by one soldier
gptkbp:trigger_type single and automatic
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977