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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:FN_7.62_NATO_ammunition
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_AA
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_AB
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_AN
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_AU
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_AV
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_B
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_C
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_F
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_G
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_H
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_I
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_M
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_U
gptkb:FN_Herstal_M240_W
gptkb:M240_machine_gun
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gptkbp:accessories
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can use various optics
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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:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:NATO_countries
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and video games
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gptkbp:date
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Police_Department
modular design for easy upgrades
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gptkbp:feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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high combat effectiveness
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gptkbp:historical_event
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used in Vietnam War
used in Afghanistan War
used in Gulf War
used in Iraq War
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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widely used in modern warfare
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M240 L
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensively field-tested
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:length
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1,150 mm
850 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
24 in (610 mm)
quick-change barrel
linked ammunition
1,200 mm (47 in)
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gptkbp:lens_type
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tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
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gptkbp:logistics
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requires logistical support
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:modifications
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can be modified for different roles
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:operating_system
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gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:produced_by
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produced by multiple manufacturers
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gptkbp:range
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1,100 m (1,200 yd)
3,725 m (4,080 yd)
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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650-950 rounds/min
200 rounds/min
950 rounds/min
650–950 rounds/min
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gptkbp:recoil
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low recoil
semi-automatic, automatic
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:role
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support weapon
anti-vehicle weapon
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:service_history
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in service since 1977
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M249_SAW
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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
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M240_E1
gptkb:M240_B
gptkb:M240_G
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gptkbp:weight
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10.5 kg
11.5 kg (25.4 lb)
13.6 kg (30 lb) with accessories
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