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M240 machine gun 3D model
FN MAG machine gun 3D model click on the link to see product info
US Army M240B machine gun
FN MAG 58 machine gun
Brief Description
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FN MAG 58 was designed by Fabrique Nationale in 1950s, to serve as a general
purpose machine gun, and known by its great reliability.
M240 series is the US version of FN MAG 58, the only gun met the minimum
specification in the tests to find a replacement coaxial machinegun for U.S. fighting
vehicles and tanks, by 1975. The MAG 58 coaxial machine gun was selected and
type classified M240 in 1976, as a replacement for the M60 Series machine gun.
M240B 7.62mm machinegun is an infantry variant of the original M240/M240C/M240E1
coaxial or pintle mounted machine gun. The M240B has been selected as the new
medium machine gun for the U.S. Army. The M240B is equipped with an integrated
optical feed cover and a handguard with heat shield to provide thermal protection
to the operator.
M240G is the standard US Marine Corps medium machine gun. The Marine Corps is
replacing the M60E3 with the M240G. It is a ground variant of the vehicle mounted
M240 on the LAV and M1 Abrams MBT. 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.
Specs (M240)
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Caliber: 7.62X51mm NATO
Length: 1208.5mm including flash hider
Weight: M240B 12.29kg / M240G 11.7kg
Max effective range: 1800m on tripod mount
Max range: 3725m
Cyclic rate of fire: M240B 600-650 rounds/min, M240G 650-900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 2800 ft/s
References
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FAS website,
Modern Firearms and Ammunition website,
The Arm Site
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