M240

designed by Ernest Vervier

Machine gunsUnited StatesIn service since 1977

M240 — Photo: Photo Courtesy of PEO Soldier · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Origin: United States
Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO
Action: Gas-operated
Rate of fire: 550–650 rds/min
Muzzle velocity: 853 m/s
Effective range: 800 m
Maximum range: 3,725 m
Magazine: 50 rounds
Weight (empty): 12.52 kg
Length: 1,262 mm
Barrel length: 630 mm
Manufacturer: FN Herstal
Designer: Ernest Vervier
Production start: 1977

Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Iraq Warmost notable Gulf War War in Afghanistan Russo-Ukrainian War

Variants

FN MAG1958M2401977

Sources

Wikipedia: M240 machine gun, Wikipedia