M240B/L
Type: Machine Gun
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: FN Herstal
Overview
Belt-fed 7.62x51mm NATO general purpose machine gun serving as the standard medium machine gun across all US military branches. Gas-operated with quick-change barrel. M240L variant uses titanium receiver reducing weight by 2.5 kg. Mounted on vehicles, helicopters, and tripods. Effective range exceeds 1,800 meters.
Technical Specifications
| Feed | 100/200-round belt |
|---|---|
| Type | General Purpose Machine Gun |
| Length | 1,263 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg (M240B) / 8.4 kg (M240L lightweight) |
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Rate of Fire | 750-950 rpm |
| Barrel Length | 627 mm |
| Effective Range | 1,800 m (area) / 800 m (point) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s |
Operators
- Australia
- Canada
- Colombia
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- United States
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