M240 characteristics, capabilities, and limitations Flashcards
1
Q
what are the characteristics of the M240
A
- Air cooled
- Gas operated
- Fully Automatic
- fires from the open bolt position
2
Q
Rate of fire Variables
A
- three gas port regulator settings
- # 1 750 rpm
- # 2 850 rpm
- # 3 950 rpm
3
Q
Max effective range, tracer burn out range, and max range of the M240
A
- max effective 1500 meters
- tracer burnout 750 meters
- max range 3000 meters
4
Q
advantages of the M240
A
simplicity, standardization among NATO forces, and superior reliability
5
Q
Disadvantages of the M240
A
it is a single barrel design
