FN Herstal M249 SAW

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories sling, carrying handle
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:adapted_into can be used in various roles
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:combat_role suppressive fire
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country Various NATO countries
gptkbp:deployment infantry units
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkb:poet
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:features integrated bipod
gptkbp:fighting_style high
urban and open terrain
gptkbp:historical_event used in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN Herstal M249 SAW
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested in various environments
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length approximately 20,000 rounds
quick-change barrel
less than 2 minutes
1,000 mm (39.4 in)
1,020 m/s (3,350 ft/s)
465 mm (18.3 in)
linked ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, bipod
gptkbp:maintenance regular cleaning required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:material collapsible stock
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:operational_history used since the 1980s
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:range 3,600 meters
600 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 750–1,000 rounds per minute
85 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil low
gptkbp:reliability proven in field conditions
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M27_IAR
gptkbp:training basic firearms training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:trigger_type single and automatic
gptkbp:user_manual available for operators
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M249_Para
gptkbp:viewpoint wide
gptkbp:weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
9.1 kg (20 lb) with ammunition
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1984
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3