FN Herstal M240 AW

GPTKB entity

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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
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country USA, Canada, UK
gptkbp:date 1960s
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various military operations
gptkbp:disbandment_date field-strippable
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:feedback generally positive feedback
gptkbp:fighting_style high combat effectiveness
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 AW
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively field tested
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
quick-change barrel
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
660 mm
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various modifications available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:operational_range effective up to 1,100 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
derived from M60 machine gun
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1977
still in production
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in active service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation can be transported by vehicle
gptkbp:upgrades various upgrades available
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 13 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977