FN Herstal M240 AS

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, bipods
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air-cooled system
gptkbp:country multiple countries
gptkbp:date 1990s
gptkbp:deployment ground forces, air support
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features modular components
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field easy disassembly for cleaning
gptkbp:fighting_style high
gptkbp:historical_significance widely adopted by NATO forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AS
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested in various environments
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance low maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:military_technology effective in suppressive fire
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:production_years ongoing
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
single, automatic
gptkbp:related_model M240 B, M240 G
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training moderate
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:upgrades available for modernization
gptkbp:user_manual gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:2000