It is used extensively by infantry, most often in rifle companies, as well as on ground vehicles, watercraft and aircraft. Though it is heavier than some comparable weapons, it is highly regarded for reliability …

Sep 12, 2022 · The M240 was designed by Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal, a Belgian arms company. The US Army first adopted the machine gun in 1977, for use on the branch’s tanks. Over time, it and …

All United States military services use general purpose machine guns (GPMG) extensively in today’s conflicts. These weapons are standard issue variants of the M240, which is based on the MAG58 …

The M240B machine gun is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. The M240B machine gun is found in the machine gun...

The FN® M240B is the “go to/can do” medium machine gun for all branches of the U.S. military, offering absolute reliability, extended range, and an exceptional service life. This weapon’s high volume of …

The M240B is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. This reliable 7.62mm machine gun delivers more energy to the target...

The M240 has been used by the United States Armed Forces since the late 1970s. It is used extensively by infantry, most often in rifle companies, as well as on-ground vehicles, watercraft, and...

Jul 18, 2025 · The M240 machine gun is one of the most dependable and powerful general-purpose machine guns (GPMG) in modern warfare. Designed as a U.S.-produced variant of the legendary …

Information and photos of the M240 series of machine guns as used by US special operations forces.

Jul 10, 2025 · The U.S. Army is now formally working toward replacing at least a portion of its 7.62x51mm M240 machine guns. Earlier this year, the service had expressed interest in a new …