M249 Product Improvement Program

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military weapons program
gptkbp:focusesOn gptkb:M249_light_machine_gun
gptkbp:goal improve reliability
reduce weight
enhance ergonomics
increase durability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M249 Product Improvement Program
gptkbp:includes gptkb:shield
rail system
improved bipod
collapsible buttstock
improved handguard
improved barrel assembly
improved pistol grip
gptkbp:launched gptkb:U.S._Army
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:FN_Herstal
U.S. military small arms modernization
gptkbp:resultedIn M249 PIP variant
gptkbp:startDate early 2000s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M249_PIP
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6