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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessibility
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widely available
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gptkbp:accessories
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bipod, carrying handle
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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550 mm
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes
linked ammunition
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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:combat_role
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support weapon
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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high
good
air-cooled
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:Belgium
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:deployment
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ground forces
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
yes
interchangeable parts
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gptkbp:design_features
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ergonomic grip
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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good in harsh conditions
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:field
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easy
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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high
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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:historical_use
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Gulf War, Afghanistan War
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M240 L machine gun
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensively tested in the field
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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
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
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gptkbp:operational_range
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2,000 meters
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gptkbp:operational_status
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in service
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gptkbp:project
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ongoing improvements planned
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gptkbp:range
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indoor and outdoor
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
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gptkbp:recoil
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:reputation
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reliable and effective
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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:M240_B
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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
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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:user_feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:user_manual
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available for operators
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M240
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg
13.6 kg with accessories
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:2010
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:M80_ball_ammunition
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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