M249 SAW — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The M249 SAW is a U.S. 5.56×45 mm NATO light machine gun adopted in 1984 as the American version of the FN Minimi. It uses a gas-operated action, belt feed, and a quick-change barrel.
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 6.422 kg |
| Length | 1160 mm |
| Barrel length | 547 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 100 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 800 m |