FN Herstal M240 J

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, cleaning kits
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:date 1990s
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various military operations
gptkbp:design interchangeable parts with other M240 variants
gptkbp:environmental_impact resistant to dust and moisture
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:feedback generally positive user feedback
gptkbp:field can be field-stripped for cleaning
gptkbp:fighting_style proven combat effectiveness
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 J
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
approximately 20,000 rounds
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for ammunition and maintenance
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications can be modified for specific roles
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system gas-operated
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:performance high accuracy at range
gptkbp:primary_user various military forces worldwide
gptkbp:project ongoing improvements and upgrades
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil semi-automatic, automatic
buffered recoil system
right side ejection
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:M240_family
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in adverse conditions
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
used in military training exercises
gptkbp:transportation carried by crew or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:trigger_type two-stage trigger
gptkbp:type crew-served weapon
gptkbp:user_manual available online
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:2000