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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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bipod, carrying handle
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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660 mm
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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quick-change barrel
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:combat_history
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:combat_role
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support weapon
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:Belgium
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gptkbp:current_status
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in active service
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gptkbp:deployment
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deployed in various military operations
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gptkbp:design_date
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1960s
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gptkbp:design_features
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modular design
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gptkbp:disassembly
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field-strippable
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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high combat effectiveness
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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semi-automatic, automatic
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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widely used in NATO forces
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gptkbp:historical_use
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used in Gulf War
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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FN Herstal M240 AW
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensively field tested
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
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gptkbp:modifications
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various modifications available
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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tripod, vehicle-mounted
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
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gptkbp:operating_system
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short-stroke gas piston
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gptkbp:operational_range
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effective up to 1,100 meters
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gptkbp:origin
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derived from M60 machine gun
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1977
still in production
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gptkbp:range
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1,100 meters
3,725 meters
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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650-950 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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moderate
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M240_B
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training
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gptkbp:transportation
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can be transported by vehicle
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gptkbp:upgrades
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various upgrades available
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gptkbp:used_by
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various military forces
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gptkbp:user_countries
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USA, Canada, UK
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gptkbp:user_feedback
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generally positive feedback
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M240
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gptkbp:weight
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11.8 kg
approximately 13 kg with accessories
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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