FN Herstal M240 G

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories tripod, spare barrel
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role infantry support
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air-cooled system
gptkbp:country multiple countries worldwide
gptkbp:date gptkb:1977
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:field gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:fighting_style effective suppressive fire
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:historical_event used in Gulf War
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 G
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 3.5 kg
1,200 mm
850 m/s
quick-change barrel
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
660 mm
gptkbp:lens_type tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:operational_range 1,800 meters
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:primary_user U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
gptkbp:production_years 1977-present
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 30 minutes
1 minute
200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil low recoil
semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:supply_chain logistics support required
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
15.9 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977