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M240D American 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun

M240D

Heavy Machine Gun
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Basic Information
Name
M240D American 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Designation
M240D
Alternate Designation
M240D
Equipment Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Manufacturer
FN Herstal
Date of Introduction
1984
Description

The M240D American 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun is a very reliable, fully-automatic, gas-operated, disintegrating link, belt fed, air-cooled, crew-served weapon. It fires from an open bolt and features a quick change barrel with fixed headspace. The M240B is the US Infantry version and is equipped with a buttstock, folding bipod, forestock and multiple M1913 Picatinni rails for mounting optics, laser illuminators, and accessories. The M240B provides accurate and effective sustained rate of fire required to suppress and destroy enemy soft targets.

Ground Specifications
Main Weapon 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Range 1.2 km
System
Alternate Designation M240D
Type General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber 7.62 mm
Manufacturer FN America
Action Gas-Operated
Rate of Fire 650 - 950 RPM
Firing Mode Operating Principal Full-Automatic
Maximum Effective Range 1,200 Meters
Muzzle Velocity 834 m/s
Sights Iron Sights
Dimensions
Length, Overall 105.66 cm
Barrel Length 55.11 cm
Height 22.86 cm
Weight 11.9 kg
Ammunition
Type Rifle
Caliber 7.62 mm
Cartridge 7.62x51mm NATO
Basic Load INA
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.06 m
Width
Height
0.23 m
Weight
11.9 kg
Operators (3)
United States
Indonesia
Taiwan
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