FN Herstal M240 N

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessibility widely available to military forces.
gptkbp:accessories bipod, tripod, and carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country many countries worldwide
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
Browning design
gptkbp:disbandment_date field-strippable
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:fighting_style highly effective in combat
gptkbp:historical_event developed from earlier models
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in military applications
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 N
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
approximately 20,000 rounds
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_users U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
gptkbp:operating_system gas-operated
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:produced_by in production
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
single and automatic
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:M60
gptkbp:reliability known for reliability
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_B
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation vehicle-mounted or carried by personnel
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3