M240 Machine Gun

The M240 Machine Gun is a belt-fed, gas-operated medium machine guns that is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It is the standard general purpose machinegun for US and many NATO and other forces. FEATURES: Configurations Available Include: 240    Coaxial, left feed 240B   Infantry, hydraulic buffer 240C   Coaxial, right feed 240D   Spade Grips for aviation use 240G   Infantry, mechanical buffer 240H   Spade Grips for aviation use, with Egress Kit 240L    Infantry, collapsible stock and short barrel 240N   Navy, no bipod or heat shield SPECIFICATIONS: Caliber ? 7.62 x 51mm NATO Finish ? Phosphate Operation ? Gas-operated, open bolt Feed ? M13 linked belt (Left or Right with change of Top Cover and Feed Tray) Weight Empty ? 27.6 pounds (B model) (12.52 kg) Length Overall ? 49 inches (124.46 cm) Barrel Length ? 24.8 inches (63 cm) Rate of Fire ? 650?950 rounds per minute Maximum Range ? 3,725 meters Effective Range (Bipod) ? 800 meters Effective Range (Tripod) ? 1,100 meters Muzzle Velocity ? 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s)