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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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spare barrels, tripod
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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
550 mm (22 in)
558 mm (22 in)
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
Linked 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
Extensive combat history since introduction
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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Air-cooled
air-cooled
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:deployment
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ground and air operations
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
gptkb:Fabrique_Nationale
can be adapted for different missions
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:FN_Herstal
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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operates in various climates
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gptkbp:feed_system
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Belt-fed
belt-fed
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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highly effective against personnel and light vehicles
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1977
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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 machine gun
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensively tested in combat scenarios
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm
1,200 mm (47 in)
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular cleaning
Requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:military_technology
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provides suppressive fire
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gptkbp:modifications
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can be modified for different roles
Can be modified for different roles
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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Tripod, vehicle-mounted
tripod, vehicle-mounted
tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
853 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Moroccan_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Singapore_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Jordanian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Venezuelan_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Egyptian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:Israeli_Defense_Forces
gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:Qatar_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Indian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Omani_Armed_Forces
gptkb:South_African_National_Defence_Force
gptkb:Brazilian_Army
gptkb:Philippine_Army
gptkb:Turkish_Armed_Forces
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Colombian_National_Army
gptkb:Peruvian_Army
gptkb:Saudi_Arabian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force
gptkb:Chilean_Army
gptkb:Bangladeshi_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Kuwaiti_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Mexican_Army
gptkb:Pakistani_Armed_Forces
gptkb:New_Zealand_Defence_Force
gptkb:Algerian_People's_National_Army
gptkb:Bahraini_Defence_Force
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,800 meters
3,725 m (4,080 yd)
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gptkbp:operational_status
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in service
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gptkbp:operations
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Gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:primary_role
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infantry support
vehicle-mounted weapon
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gptkbp:project
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ongoing improvements and upgrades
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gptkbp:range
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1,100 meters
3,725 meters
1,100 m (1,200 yd)
3,725 m (4,080 yd)
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
200 rounds/min
950 rounds/min
650–950 rounds/min
650–750 rounds/min
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gptkbp:recoil
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Gas-operated
moderate
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
High reliability in adverse conditions
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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
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
Requires specialized training for operators
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gptkbp:transportation
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can be carried by infantry
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:user_countries
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gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Indonesia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Colombia
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:India
gptkb:Israel
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Jordan
gptkb:Kuwait
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Norway
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:Qatar
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:Turkey
gptkb:UAE
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:user_feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M240_H
gptkb:M240_B
gptkb:M240_G
gptkb:M240_L
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gptkbp:weight
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11.8 kg
11.8 kg (26 lb)
13.6 kg (30 lb) with tripod
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:military_vehicles
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:CV-22_Osprey
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:vehicles
gptkb:V-22_Osprey
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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