M240 G machine gun

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:action gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:barrel_length 660 mm
gptkbp:barrel_type less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_history used in various conflicts since its introduction.
gptkbp:design gptkb:FN_Herstal
gptkbp:feed_system belt-fed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M240 G machine gun
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:mounting_options tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 853 m/s
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:NATO_countries
gptkbp:range 1,100 m
3,725 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
950 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil moderate
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:traversing_and_elevation 360° traverse, +45° to -10° elevation
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1977
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M80_ball_ammunition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8