Statements (55)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Police_Department
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gptkbp:accessories |
bipod, carrying handle
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gptkbp:activities |
gas-operated
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gptkbp:broadcasts |
belt-fed
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gptkbp:caliber |
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:combat_role |
support weapon
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gptkbp:cooling_system |
air-cooled
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gptkbp:country |
USA, Canada, UK
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gptkbp:date |
1960s
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gptkbp:deployment |
deployed in various military operations
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gptkbp:disbandment_date |
field-strippable
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gptkbp:features |
modular design
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gptkbp:feedback |
generally positive feedback
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gptkbp:fighting_style |
high combat effectiveness
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gptkbp:historical_event |
used in Gulf War
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in NATO forces
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FN Herstal M240 AW
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gptkbp:is_tested_for |
extensively field tested
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gptkbp:is_used_by |
various military forces
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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
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gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Police_Department
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gptkbp:modifications |
various modifications available
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gptkbp:notable_battle |
used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:operating_system |
short-stroke gas piston
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gptkbp:operational_range |
effective up to 1,100 meters
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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
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gptkbp:recoil |
moderate
semi-automatic, automatic |
gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability
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gptkbp:safety_features |
manual safety
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gptkbp:sights |
iron sights
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gptkbp:status |
in active service
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:M240_B
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gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training
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gptkbp:transportation |
can be transported by vehicle
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gptkbp:upgrades |
various upgrades available
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gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:M240
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gptkbp:weight |
11.8 kg
approximately 13 kg with accessories |
gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:1977
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