Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapon
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:accessories |
various tactical accessories available
|
| gptkbp:activities |
gas-operated
|
| gptkbp:armament |
M60 machine gun
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
belt-fed
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
|
| gptkbp:combat_role |
infantry support
|
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
air-cooled
air-cooled system |
| gptkbp:country |
many NATO countries
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
deployed in various military operations
used in ground and air operations |
| gptkbp:design |
interchangeable parts available
|
| gptkbp:features |
modular design
|
| gptkbp:feedback |
generally positive reviews
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
high effectiveness in suppressive fire
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
developed from earlier M240 models
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in modern warfare
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FN Herstal M240 V
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
extensively field-tested
|
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
|
| gptkbp:length |
3.5 kg
1,200 mm 850 m/s 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 |
rail systems available
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
used in various conflicts
|
| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:NATO_forces
|
| gptkbp:operational_range |
up to 1,200 meters
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
in active service
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Belgium
designed in Belgium |
| gptkbp:range |
1,100 meters
|
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute |
| gptkbp:recoil |
moderate
single, automatic |
| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability
|
| gptkbp:role |
support weapon
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
manual safety
|
| gptkbp:sights |
iron sights
|
| gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training
|
| 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:1990
adopted in 1990 by US military |