M240 machine gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:automobile
gptkb:starship
gptkbp:accessories spare barrels, tripod
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts Belt-fed
belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:cooling_system Air-cooled
air-cooled
gptkbp:country gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Indonesia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Colombia
gptkb:India
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Kuwait
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Norway
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Qatar
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:UAE
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:deployment ground and air operations
gptkbp:design gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:Fabrique_Nationale
can be adapted for different missions
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:environmental_impact operates in various climates
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:fighting_style highly effective against personnel and light vehicles
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1977
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M240 machine gun
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested in combat scenarios
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
1,200 mm
850 m/s
Linked ammunition
550 mm
less than 2 minutes
853 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
1,200 mm (47 in)
550 mm (22 in)
558 mm (22 in)
gptkbp:lens_type Tripod, vehicle-mounted
tripod, vehicle-mounted
tripod, vehicle-mounted, aircraft-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
Requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:military_technology provides suppressive fire
gptkbp:modifications can be modified for different roles
Can be modified for different roles
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
Extensive combat history since introduction
gptkbp:notable_operations Gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Moroccan_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Singapore_Armed_Forces
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Jordanian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Venezuelan_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Egyptian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:military_officer
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
gptkbp:operational_range 1,800 meters
3,725 m (4,080 yd)
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:project ongoing improvements and upgrades
gptkbp:range 1,100 meters
3,725 meters
1,100 m (1,200 yd)
3,725 m (4,080 yd)
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
650-950 rounds per minute
200 rounds/min
950 rounds/min
650–950 rounds/min
650–750 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil Gas-operated
moderate
gptkbp:reliability high
High reliability in adverse conditions
gptkbp:role infantry support
vehicle-mounted weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights Iron sights
iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M249_SAW
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
Requires specialized training for operators
gptkbp:transportation can be carried by infantry
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M240_H
gptkb:M240_B
gptkb:M240_G
gptkb:M240_L
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
11.8 kg (26 lb)
13.6 kg (30 lb) with tripod