FN MAG (M240)

Country: Belgium
Type: Machine gun
Manufacturer: FN
Caliber: 7.62x51mm (.308cal)
Action: Automatic
Mag Capacity: 100 or 200 round belts
Rate of fire: Selectable, 650/750rpm or 950/1000rpm

The M240 is based in the Browning Automatic Rifle used in WWII. It was developed in the 1950s, for use as a universal machine gun (bipod, tripod or vehicle mounted). It was adopted by the US military as a replacement for the M60, and was also used by the British military (designated GPMG).

Used by:
Sayeret Golani Brigade