FN Herstal M240 T

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, bipods
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
designed for sustained fire
gptkbp:country various countries worldwide
gptkbp:crew 2 personnel
gptkbp:deployment ground and air platforms
gptkbp:design allows for various configurations
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:field easy disassembly for maintenance
gptkbp:historical_event used in Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 T
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
approximately 20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
660 mm
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
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:operational_range effective up to 1,100 meters
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:production_years 1977 onwards
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
gptkbp:related_model M60, PKM
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety, trigger safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation can be carried by infantry
gptkbp:upgrades modern optics and mounts
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977