gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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various optics available
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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600 mm
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes
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gptkbp:caliber
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7.62 mm
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gptkbp:combat_role
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support weapon
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:current_status
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in service
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gptkbp:deployment
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deployed in various theaters
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Royal_Small_Arms_Factory
yes
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gptkbp:design_date
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1960s
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gptkbp:design_features
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robust construction
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:field_of_use
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infantry support
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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highly effective
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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single and automatic
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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widely used in Cold War
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gptkbp:historical_use
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used in Gulf War
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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L7 A2 machine gun
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:model
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gptkb:M240_machine_gun
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gptkbp:modifications
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various upgrades available
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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tripod or vehicle-mounted
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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840 m/s
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,200 m
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:produces
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still in production
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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 per minute
100 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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yes
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:L7_A3_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:successor
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gptkb:L7_A3_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_by
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gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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various conflicts
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gptkbp:user_feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1980
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:7.62_mm_L94_A1_machine_gun
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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