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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:accessories
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Tripod, spare barrels.
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gptkbp:activities
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Gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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Belt-fed
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:combat_role
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Suppression of enemy fire.
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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Air-cooled
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gptkbp:country
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Various countries worldwide.
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:current_use
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Limited to historical displays.
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gptkbp:date
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Post World War II.
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
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gptkbp:discontinued
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1990s.
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gptkbp:elevation
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:features
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Lightweight and portable.
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gptkbp:feedback
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Generally positive.
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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Effective in suppressive fire.
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Used in various military operations.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Used in NATO operations.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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L4 A5 Light Machine Gun
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced future LMG designs.
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gptkbp:length
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gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
1,200 mm
600 mm
Less than 1 minute
840 m/s
Approximately 20,000 rounds.
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gptkbp:lens_type
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Tripod or vehicle-mounted
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gptkbp:maintenance
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Regular maintenance required.
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
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gptkbp:modifications
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Various upgrades over time.
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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Used in various conflicts including the Falklands War.
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gptkbp:notable_users
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British Army.
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gptkbp:operational_history
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Served in multiple conflicts.
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,200 m
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gptkbp:origin
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United Kingdom.
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gptkbp:produced_by
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Over 10,000 units
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:range
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800 m
3,000 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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650 rounds/min
100 rounds/min
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gptkbp:recoil
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:reliability
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gptkb:High
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:L7_A2_General_Purpose_Machine_Gun
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gptkbp:role
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Support weapon
Anti-personnel
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gptkbp:safety_features
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Manual safety catch
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gptkbp:sights
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Iron sights
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gptkbp:status
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Out of service in UK
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gptkbp:successor
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L110 A1 Light Machine Gun
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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Manufactured in the UK.
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gptkbp:training
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Basic infantry training.
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gptkbp:transportation
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Carried by infantry.
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gptkbp:trigger_type
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Single and automatic.
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Monarch
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:L4_A4_Light_Machine_Gun
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg
13 kg with ammunition.
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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