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gptkbp:instanceOf
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shooting
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:barrelLength
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465 mm (standard)
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:5.56×45mm_NATO
gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:category
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squad automatic weapon
general-purpose machine gun (in 7.62mm version)
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gptkbp:designedBy
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gptkb:Ernest_Vervier
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gptkbp:exportedTo
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over 75 countries
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gptkbp:feedSystem
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belt-fed
magazine-fed
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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FN Minimi machine gun
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gptkbp:introduced
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1974
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gptkbp:length
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1,040 mm (standard)
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gptkbp:licenseProducedIn
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gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Sweden
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:magazineCompatibility
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gptkb:STANAG_magazines
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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selective fire
quick-change barrel
can be fired from bipod, tripod, or vehicle mount
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gptkbp:notableUser
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NATO forces
Special Forces units
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Belgium
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gptkbp:principle
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rotating bolt
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gptkbp:rateOfFire
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700–1,000 rounds/min
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gptkbp:replacedBy
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Browning Automatic Rifle (in US service)
L86A1 LSW (in UK service)
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gptkbp:status
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in production
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gptkbp:touristAttraction
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iron sights
optical sights (optional)
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gptkbp:US_designation
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gptkb:M249_SAW
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gptkbp:usedBy
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gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:United_States_military
gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force
over 75 countries
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gptkbp:usedInConflict
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gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
various peacekeeping operations
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Minimi_7.62
Minimi Mk3
Minimi SPW
Para (short barrel)
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gptkbp:weight
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7.1 kg (standard, unloaded)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Malaysia_Army
gptkb:Groupe_d'Intervention_de_la_Gendarmerie_Nationale
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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