Weapon Specs

Question 1

What are the maximum range and maximum effective ranges for an M240B Medium Machine Gun (with and without tripod)?

Answer 1

M240B:

• Maximum range: 3725m
• Max. Effective Point: 600m (bipod)**, 800m (tripod)*
• Max. Effective Area: 800m (bipod), 1800m (tripod)
• TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)
• • FM 3-22-68, Chapter 3

Question 2

What is tracer burnout for the M240B Medium Machine Gun?

Answer 2

Approximately 900m.*

• TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)

Question 3

What is the weight of the M240B?

Answer 3

27. 1 pounds

* TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)

Question 4

What are the rates of fire for the M240B?

Answer 4

• Sustained: 100 rounds per minute (four to five
  seconds between bursts). Change barrel
  every 10 minutes.
• Rapid: 200 rounds per minute (two to three
  seconds between bursts). Change barrel
  every two minutes.
• Cyclic: 650 to 950 rounds per minute.
• TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)

Question 5

What is the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?

Answer 5

100 rounds per minute (four to five
seconds between bursts). Change barrel
every 10 minutes.

• TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)

Question 6

What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?

Answer 6

200 rounds per minute (two to three
seconds between bursts). Change barrel
every two minutes.

• TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)

Question 7

What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?

Answer 7

650 to 950 rounds per minute.

• TC 3-22.240, pp. 2-3 (21)