Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
machine gun
|
| gptkbp:accessories |
tripods
sling cleaning kits ammo boxes spare barrels |
| gptkbp:aircraft |
yes
|
| gptkbp:armament |
linked ammunition
|
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
24 inches
approximately 20,000 rounds 650-950 rounds per minute less than 2 minutes |
| gptkbp:caliber |
7.62×51mm NATO
|
| gptkbp:coolingSystem |
yes
|
| gptkbp:crew |
1-2 personnel
|
| gptkbp:design_feature |
modular design
integrated carrying handle quick-change barrel picatinny rail for optics |
| gptkbp:growthRate |
200 rounds per minute
|
| gptkbp:hasExperienceIn |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War War_in_Afghanistan |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in modern warfare
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
coaxial M240 machine gun
|
| gptkbp:internationalRelations |
various allied nations
many_NATO_countries |
| gptkbp:introduced |
1977
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
gptkb:FN_Herstal
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
|
| gptkbp:isCompatibleWith |
yes
|
| gptkbp:length |
1,200 mm
|
| gptkbp:lensType |
available
coaxial_mount |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular cleaning
|
| gptkbp:maxRange |
3,725 meters
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
various upgrades available
|
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
yes
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
semi-automatic
fully automatic |
| gptkbp:operationalHistory |
1980s
|
| gptkbp:operationalRange |
1,100 meters
|
| gptkbp:operationalRole |
support weapon
|
| gptkbp:recoil |
gas-operated
|
| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability in field conditions
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
M249_SAW_in_some_roles
|
| gptkbp:services |
belt-fed
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| gptkbp:sights |
iron sights
|
| gptkbp:training |
operator training needed
|
| gptkbp:variant |
M240B
M240G M240L |
| gptkbp:vehicleClass |
yes
|
| gptkbp:weight |
11.8 kg
|