FN Herstal M240 C

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, bipods, tripods
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:armament M60 machine gun
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and video games
gptkbp:date 1960s
gptkbp:disbandment_date field-strippable
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 C
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:legal_issue restricted in some countries
gptkbp:length 5.5 kg
1,200 mm
850 m/s
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
660 mm
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance needed
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications M240 B, M240 G
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:produced_by in production
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil low
semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:training extensive training required
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry, mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:trigger_type single-action
gptkbp:user_manual available for military personnel
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977