FN Herstal M240 AU

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories various tactical accessories
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 many NATO countries
gptkbp:date 1970s
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
interchangeable parts
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:battle
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features robust construction
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field infantry support
gptkbp:fighting_style high
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:historical_event used in NATO operations
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 AU
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 3.5 kg
1,200 mm
850 m/s
550 mm
quick-change barrel
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:military_strategy deployed in various theaters
gptkbp:modifications various military upgrades
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
Belgian design
gptkbp:project ongoing improvements
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
semi-automatic, fully automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:sustainability sustainable in field conditions
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation can be transported by vehicle
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1980
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3