Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing, Inc.
Length: 47.5 inches (120.65 centimeters)
Weight: 24.2 pounds (10.99 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 7.62mm (.308 inches)
Maximum effective range: 1.1 miles (1.8 kilometers) on tripod mount
Maximum range: 2.31 miles (3.725 kilometers)
Rates of fire:
Cyclic: 650-950 rounds per minute
Rapid: 200 rounds per minute
Sustained: 100 rounds per minute
Unit Replacement Cost: $6,600
30,000 rounds
The M240 machine gun has a maximum effective range of approximately 1,800 meters for point targets and about 2,200 meters for area targets. However, its practical range for sustained fire is typically around 1,000 meters. The weapon is designed for versatility on the battlefield, providing effective fire support at various distances.
light machine gun is the m249 a medium machine gun is the m240 and the heavy machine gun is the browning m2 50. cal machine gun
Butt stock, receiver and barrel
Depends on the machine gun. The US M60 has an effective range of 1,100 meters. The Browning M2 .50 cal has an effective range of 2,000 yards.
The maximum effective range of the M249 light machine gun is 1,000 yards (910 meters).
Grazing fire for the M240 machine gun refers to a firing technique where the weapon is aimed so that its bullets travel parallel to the ground and strike targets at a low elevation. This type of fire is effective against enemy personnel and light vehicles within a specific range, typically up to about 600 meters for the M240. The gunner adjusts the elevation of the weapon to ensure that the bullets remain within a few feet of the ground, maximizing the chance of hitting targets that are in a prone position or behind cover. Grazing fire is particularly useful in defensive situations where maintaining a low profile is crucial.
The M240 is the US name for the MAG machinegun. Built in Belgium by FN Herstal, it is a an air cooled, belt fed medium machine gun in caliber 7.62 NATO.
The M240B is an American variant of the Belgian FN-MAG machine gun. It is a belt-fed, gas operated, air cooled machine gun which fires the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge.
1500-2000 meters
The maximum effective range of the M240 machine gun varies depending on the specific model and ammunition used, but it is generally around 1,800 meters (about 1,970 yards) for point targets and up to 3,200 meters (approximately 3,500 yards) for area targets. However, the practical range for effective fire is typically around 800 to 1,200 meters. Factors such as environmental conditions and the skill of the operator can also influence range performance.
Depending on WHICH coax MG, anywhere from 900-1100 meters.