M249 Flashcards
1
Q
M249
Country of origin
A
Belgium
2
Q
M249
Military designation
A
M249 SAW
3
Q
M249
Cartridge type
A
5.56 x 45mm
4
Q
M249
Type of feed
A
200rd SLD MLB
Split link disintegrating metallic link belt
30rd staggered box magazine
5
Q
M249
Locking system
A
Rotating bolt
6
Q
M249
System of operation
A
Gas blast, auto only
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Q
M249
Practical range
A
600m
8
Q
M249
Applied safety
A
Blocks the sear
9
Q
M249
PPF
Prevents premature firing
A
Length of the firing pin
10
Q
M249
Max range
Area target, tripod and bipod
Point target, tripod and bipod
A
Max range: 3600m
Area target: 1000m tripod and 800 bipod
Point target: 800m tripod and 600m bipod
11
Q
M249
Rates of fire
A
Sustained: 85rpm, no barrel change
Sustained: 100rpm, barrel change every 10 minutes
Rapid: 200rpm, barrel change every 2 minutes
Cyclic: 650 to 850 rpm, barrel change every minute
