FN Herstal M240 AO

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories bipod, carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:date gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:field easy disassembly for cleaning
gptkbp:historical_event used in Gulf War
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in NATO forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AO
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
20,000 rounds
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance moderate
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various aftermarket options
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:primary_user U. S. military, NATO allies
gptkbp:project ongoing improvements in technology
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil gptkb:battle
semi-automatic, fully automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:role support weapon
anti-vehicle
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training basic firearm training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
13.5 kg with accessories
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3