FN Herstal M240 W

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
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air-cooled system
gptkbp:country gptkb:NATO_countries
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:battle
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for crew operation
gptkbp:features quick-change barrel
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:historical_event US Army, US Marine Corps
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M240 W
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively field-tested
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
850 m/s
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
660 mm
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance needed
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:modifications rail systems
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:operating_system gas-operated
gptkbp:operational_area all environments
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 automatic, semi-automatic
buffered recoil system
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:training crew-served weapon training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
13.5 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1977