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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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tripod, spare barrel
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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3.5 kg
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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infantry support
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
air-cooled system
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gptkbp:cyclic_fire
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950 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:cyclic_fire_duration
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1 minute
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gptkbp:design_date
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:design_features
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modular design
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:field_of_use
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gptkb:military
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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effective suppressive fire
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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semi-automatic, automatic
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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widely used in modern warfare
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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 G
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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 upgrades available
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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tripod or vehicle-mounted
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,800 meters
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gptkbp:operational_status
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in service
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Belgium
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gptkbp:production_years
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1977-present
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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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30 minutes
200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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low recoil
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gptkbp:related_model
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gptkb:M240_B
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:role
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support weapon
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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_L
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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logistics support required
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training
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gptkbp:transportation
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carried by infantry
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:user
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U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
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gptkbp:user_countries
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multiple countries worldwide
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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
15.9 kg
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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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