Description: The M240G Machine Gun is the ground version of the original M240/M240E1, 7.62mm medium class weapon designed as a coaxial/pintle mounted machine gun for tanks and light armored vehicles. The rate of fire may be controlled by three different regulator settings. The M240G is modified for ground use by the installation of an "infantry modification kit," comprised of a flash suppressor, front sight, carrying handle for the barrel, a buttstock, infantry length pistol grip, bipod, and rear sight assembly. While possessing many of the same basic characteristics as the M60 series medium class machine guns, the durability of the M240 system results in superior reliability and maintainability when compared to the M60.





Background: The Marine Corps is replacing the M60E3 with the M240G. The ground version of the M240 allows for a common medium machine gun throughout the Marine Corps.





General Characteristics, M240G Medium Machine Gun





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)





Rate of Fire:

Cyclic: 650-950 rounds per minute Rapid: 200 rounds per minute Sustained: 100 rounds per minute





Unit Replacement Cost:

$6,600