FN Herstal M240 L

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories spare barrel, carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country multiple countries worldwide
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various military operations
gptkbp:design modular components for easy maintenance
gptkbp:environmental_impact resistant to dust and moisture
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:feedback generally positive feedback from users
gptkbp:field can be field-stripped for cleaning
gptkbp:fighting_style high combat effectiveness in suppressive fire
gptkbp:historical_event developed to reduce weight of M240
gptkbp:historical_significance modern evolution of the M240 series
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 L
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
tracer, armor-piercing, incendiary
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for ammunition and maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various modifications for specific missions
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:railway_line integrated accessory rail for optics
gptkbp:range 1,200 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil buffered recoil system
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in adverse conditions
gptkbp:role gptkb:medium_machine_gun
support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety, trigger safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training requires specialized training for operators
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:2010