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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_Herstal_M240_J
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gptkbp:accessories
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various accessories available
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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:combat_role
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support weapon
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
quick-change barrel
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gptkbp:country
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many NATO countries
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Police_Department
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gptkbp:ergonomics
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designed for ease of use
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gptkbp:features
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modular design
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gptkbp:first_ascent
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hand crank
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:historical_event
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used since the late 20th century
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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 family
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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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gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
850 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
less than 2 minutes
1,200 mm (47.2 in)
550 mm (21.7 in)
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gptkbp:lens_type
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tripod, vehicle mount
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gptkbp:maintenance
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field-strippable
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gptkbp:modifications
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various modifications available
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:battle
international peacekeeping forces
various special forces
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,100 m (1,200 yd)
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gptkbp:produced_by
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produced in various countries
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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200 rounds/min
950 rounds/min
650–750 rounds/min
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gptkbp:recoil
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gas-operated
semi-automatic, automatic
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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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: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_B
gptkb:M240_G
gptkb:M240_L
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg (25.4 lb)
approximately 12 kg with accessories
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