Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapon
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:accessories |
various tactical accessories available
|
| gptkbp:activities |
gas-operated, rotating bolt
|
| gptkbp:armament |
M60 machine gun
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
belt-fed
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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| gptkbp:combat_role |
provides suppressive fire support
|
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
air-cooled
|
| gptkbp:country |
USA, Canada, and others
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:ergonomics |
designed for ease of use
|
| gptkbp:field |
easy to field strip for cleaning
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
highly effective in suppressive fire
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
used in Gulf War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan War
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in modern warfare
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FN Herstal M240 AY
|
| gptkbp:is_countered_by |
gptkb:NATO_forces
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| gptkbp:is_used_by |
various military forces
|
| gptkbp:length |
1,200 mm
850 m/s approximately 20,000 rounds less than 2 minutes linked ammunition 660 mm |
| gptkbp:lens_type |
tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
various upgrades available
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
used in various conflicts
|
| gptkbp:operating_system |
short-stroke gas piston
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
land and air
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Belgium
|
| gptkbp:range |
1,100 meters
3,725 meters |
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute |
| gptkbp:recoil |
moderate
semi-automatic, fully automatic quick-change barrel system designed to minimize recoil |
| gptkbp:reliability |
high
|
| gptkbp:role |
support weapon
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
manual safety
|
| gptkbp:sights |
iron sights
|
| gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
|
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:M240
|
| gptkbp:weight |
11.8 kg
approximately 13 kg with accessories |
| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:1977
|