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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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bipod, carrying handle
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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550 mm
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
less than 2 minutes
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:combat_history
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used in various conflicts
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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 active service
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
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gptkbp:design_features
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modular design
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:field
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yes
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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infantry support
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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automatic, semi-automatic
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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widely used in modern warfare
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gptkbp:history
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developed from M60 machine gun
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M240 B 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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moderate
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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, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
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gptkbp:notable_users
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U. S. Army, U. S. Marine Corps
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gptkbp:operational_range
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effective up to 1,100 meters
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gptkbp:operational_use
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land and air
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gptkbp:primary_role
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support weapon
anti-vehicle
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gptkbp:produces
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still in production
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gptkbp:range
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1,100 meters
3,725 meters
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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yes
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:replaces
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M249 SAW in some roles
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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, optical sights
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gptkbp:training
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basic firearms training
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gptkbp:transportation
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carried by infantry or mounted on vehicles
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gptkbp:traversing_and_elevation
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gptkb:manual
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:user_countries
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many NATO countries
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M240_E1
gptkb:M240_G
gptkb:M240_L
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gptkbp:weight
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11.8 kg
13.6 kg with accessories
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:STANAG_magazine
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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