M249 squad automatic weapon Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Training curricular for the SAW
A
TC 3-22.249
2
Q
description of a SAW
A
a lightweight, belt fed, gas operated, air cooled, fully automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position
3
Q
caliber
A
5.56 link
4
Q
weight
A
17lbs complete
2.5lbs spare barrel
200 rnd drum 6.92 lbs
100 rnd nut sack 3lbs
5
Q
length
A
40.75 in overall
33.25 in buttstock retracted
20.50 in barrel assembly
6
Q
rifling
A
1/7 right hand twist (6 grooves)
7
Q
muzzle velocity
A
3,100 fps
8
Q
rates of fire
A
sustain- 50rpm (3-5 rnd burst every 4-5 sec)
rapid- 100 rpm (3-5 rnd burst every 2-3 sec)
cyclic- 850 rpm
9
Q
max effective range
A
point- 600m
are- 800m
suppression- 1,000m
10
Q
max range
A
3,600m
11
Q
tracer burnout
A
900m
