FN Herstal M240 U

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:accessories various accessories available
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:disbandment_date tool-less disassembly
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:field infantry support
gptkbp:fighting_style high combat effectiveness
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:historical_event developed from the M240 family
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 U
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
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:operating_system short-stroke gas piston
gptkbp:operational_area land and air operations
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
single and automatic
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:role general-purpose machine gun
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
approximately 13 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1990