M240G
Unofficial
names/slang: n/a
Function:
Medium machine gun
Date
deployed: unavailable
Contractor:
Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing, Inc.
Unit cost:
$6,600
Length:
47.5"
Weight:
24.2 lbs.
Rate of Fire:
Sustained: 100 rpm; Rapid Fire: 200 rpm; Cyclic:
approx. 650-950 rpm
Ammo type:
7.62mm
Guidance:
Visual
Range:
approx. 3,725 m (max.) |
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Features:
The M240G Machine Gun is the ground version of the
original M240/M240E1, 7.62mm medium class weapon
designed as a coaxial/pintle mounted machine gun for
tanks and light armored vehicles. The rate of fire
may be controlled by three different regulator
settings. The M240G is modified for ground use by
the installation of an "infantry modification
kit," comprised of a flash suppressor, front
sight, carrying handle for the barrel, a buttstock,
infantry length pistol grip, bipod, and rear sight
assembly. While possessing many of the same basic
characteristics as the M60 series medium class
machine guns, the durability of the M240 system
results in superior reliability and maintainability
when compared to the M60.
Background: The Marine Corps is
replacing the M60E3 with the M240G. The ground
version of the M240 allows for a common medium
machine gun throughout the Marine Corps.
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