FN Herstal M240 O

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories bipod, carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:date gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:features integrated carrying handle
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field easy to field strip
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:historical_significance widely adopted by military forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 O
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
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
gptkbp:maintenance moderate
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil gptkb:battle
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training crew training required
gptkbp:transportation carried by crew or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:type crew-served weapon
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg