M249 SAW
Type: Squad Automatic Weapon
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: FN Herstal
Overview
Belt-fed 5.56x45mm light machine gun providing suppressive fire at the fire team level. Gas-operated with quick-change barrel and rate of fire of 750-1,000 rounds per minute. Standard squad automatic weapon since 1984. Being replaced by the M250 for close combat forces but will continue serving in support roles.
Operators
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
- Colombia
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Philippines
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