M240 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
M240 is a 7.62×51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun adopted by the United States in the late 1970s. It is the American version of the FN MAG, using gas operation and belt feed.
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 11.367 kg |
| Length | 1299 mm |
| Barrel length | 543 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 100 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 700 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 800 m |