M60 E4 machine gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories bipod, tripod
gptkbp:action gas-operated, open bolt
gptkbp:barrel_length 508 mm
gptkbp:barrel_type less than 1 minute
linked ammunition
approximately 10,000 rounds
100 or 200 rounds
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:casing_ejection right side ejection
gptkbp:combat_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:combat_role support weapon
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
designed to withstand heat
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:current_status in service
gptkbp:design gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:feed_system belt-fed
gptkbp:field can be field-stripped for cleaning
gptkbp:field_of_use infantry support
gptkbp:firing_mechanism automatic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in the 20th century
gptkbp:historical_use used by NATO forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M60 E4 machine gun
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:modifications various modifications available
gptkbp:mounting_options tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 850 m/s
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:operating_system gas-operated
gptkbp:range 1,200 m
3,725 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 200 rounds per minute
1,000 rounds per minute
500-650 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil recoil-operated
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M240_machine_gun
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation can be transported by vehicle
gptkbp:traverse_and_elevation 360° traverse, +45° to -10° elevation
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M60_E6
M60 machine gun
gptkbp:weight 11.8 kg
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1990
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M33_ball_ammunition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7