L7 A2 machine gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories various optics available
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:barrel_length 600 mm
gptkbp:barrel_type gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes
gptkbp:caliber 7.62 mm
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:current_status in service
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various theaters
gptkbp:design gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
yes
gptkbp:design_date 1960s
gptkbp:design_features robust construction
gptkbp:feed_system belt-fed
gptkbp:field_of_use infantry support
gptkbp:fighting_style highly effective
gptkbp:firing_mechanism single and automatic
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in Cold War
gptkbp:historical_use used in Gulf War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label L7 A2 machine gun
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:model gptkb:M240_machine_gun
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:mounting_options tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 840 m/s
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 m
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:produces still in production
gptkbp:range 800 m
3,000 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 650 rounds per minute
100 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil yes
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:L7_A3_machine_gun
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:L7_A3_machine_gun
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:used_in various conflicts
gptkbp:user_feedback generally positive
gptkbp:weight 11.5 kg
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1980
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:7.62_mm_L94_A1_machine_gun
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6