Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Light Machine Gun
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| gptkbp:accessories |
Bipod, carrying handle
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| gptkbp:action |
Gas-operated
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| gptkbp:armament |
Linked ammunition
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| gptkbp:barrelLength |
Air-cooled
1 minute 200 rounds per minute Approximately 20,000 rounds 460 mm |
| gptkbp:built |
1970s
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| gptkbp:caliber |
7.62×51mm NATO
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| gptkbp:communityFeedback |
Generally positive
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| gptkbp:communitySupport |
Yes
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| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Influenced military firearm design.
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:General_Dynamics
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| gptkbp:developer |
Evolved from earlier designs
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| gptkbp:electronic_warfare |
Used in various conflicts
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Effective in various environments
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| gptkbp:ergonomics |
Designed for ease of use
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| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Planned improvements
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| gptkbp:hasArea |
Extensively tested in the field
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Widely used in modern warfare
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M739 Light Machine Gun
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| gptkbp:length |
1,000 mm
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| gptkbp:lensType |
Tripod, vehicle-mounted
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Requires logistical support for ammunition
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
Routine maintenance required
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| gptkbp:maxRange |
3,000 meters
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| gptkbp:modifications |
Various upgrades available
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| gptkbp:muzzleVelocity |
850 m/s
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| gptkbp:notable_player |
Semi-automatic, automatic
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| gptkbp:operatingHours |
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
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| gptkbp:operationalRange |
800 meters
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| gptkbp:productionCompany |
In production
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| gptkbp:rateOfFire |
600 rounds per minute
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| gptkbp:recoil |
Moderate
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| gptkbp:relatedModel |
M240
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| gptkbp:reliability |
High
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| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Manual safety
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| gptkbp:secondaryRole |
Support weapon
Anti-personnel |
| gptkbp:services |
Belt-fed
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| gptkbp:sights |
Iron sights
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| gptkbp:supportRole |
High effectiveness in combat scenarios
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| gptkbp:training |
Required for operators
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Carried by infantry
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| gptkbp:triggerType |
Single trigger
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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| gptkbp:userCountries |
Various_NATO_countries
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| gptkbp:weight |
11.5 kg
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1980
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