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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
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gptkbp:accessories
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various optics and mounts available
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gptkbp:activities
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gas-operated
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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:conflict
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gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:battle
to provide suppressive fire
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
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gptkbp:features
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robust and reliable construction
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gptkbp:feedback
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generally positive from military users
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gptkbp:field
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infantry support
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gptkbp:historical_event
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used extensively in the 20th century
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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widely used in various conflicts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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L7 A1 General Purpose Machine Gun
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:length
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gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
1,200 mm
600 mm
approximately 20,000 rounds
less than 1 minute
840 m/s
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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 needed
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:item
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gptkbp:modifications
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various upgrades over the years
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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used in multiple military operations
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operational_area
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support weapon for infantry units
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gptkbp:operational_history
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served in various conflicts since its introduction
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gptkbp:operational_range
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2,000 m
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:production_years
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1957-1990s
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gptkbp:range
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1,200 m
3,800 m
effective up to 1,200 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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100 rounds per minute
650-1,000 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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gptkb:battle
single, automatic
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability in field conditions
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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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general-purpose machine gun
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:status
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still in use by some military forces
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:L7_A2_General_Purpose_Machine_Gun
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training
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gptkbp:transportation
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carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Monarch
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gptkbp:variant
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L7 A2
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg
approximately 12 kg with accessories
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1957
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