Weapon system limitations

Question 1

Rates of Fire / Barrel Changes:

Answer 1

Question 2

Range:

Answer 2

● Maximum: 3,725 m
● Maximum Effective (Point): 800 m for ground-based M240B. The maximum effective range is substantially lower for a pintle-mounted M240H exposed to hurricane-force winds on a vibrating helicopter moving at 60 meters per second
● Maximum Effective (Area): 1800 m
● Tracer Burnout: ~900 m

Question 3

CH-47 Weapons Engagement Zone:

Answer 3

Question 4

Reference:

Answer 4

Reference: TC3-04.3 Ch. 12, TM 9-1005-313-10 (Operator’s Manual for Machine Gun, 7.62MM,
M240)