Medium machine guns shoot a large rifle cartridge, typically the 7. The m240b is a beltfed, aircooled, gasoperated, fully automatic machine gun that fires. This will bring about quickened wearharm to the barrel and whatever is left of the weapon. The handinjected, prototype brickarms m27 iar standard issue for modern u. Jul 08, 2019 the m240b differed from its usmc m240g counterpart in that it incorporated a molded heat shield over the barrel though, beyond this quality, the two weapons remained virtually identical to one another. Echo1 m240 bravo polarstar fusion engine conversion bingo. Jul 02, 2014 m240b gunner suppresses enemy during ambush. Crewserved weapons employ machine guns select m240b machine gun firing positions select m2mk19 machine gun firing positions assign a machine gun fplpdf tactical measures issue a fragmentary order for a defensive mission. The m240 incinerator unit, also known as the m240 flamethrower or m240 flame thrower and colloquially as the bakeaflake, is a carbinestyle flamethrower employed by the united states colonial marine corps. Brickarms m240b infantry machine gun brickmania toys. The m240b machine gun supports the rifleman in both offensive and. The weapon could be supplied with fuel either through canisters attached to the weapon or a direct main supply. I played with both and would always gravitate towards the m240.
All variants of the m240 series are fed from disintegrating belts, and are capable of firing most types of 7. Logistics forecasting estimates brigade combat team. Combat action in afghanistan, 2008 army university press. In 1997, fn manufacturing was granted a production contract for over 8,100 m240b units for the u. The m240b is the us infantry version and is equipped with a buttstock, folding bipod, forestock and multiple m19 picatinni rails for mounting optics, laser illuminators, and accessories. The army m240 converted to the m240b configuration should not be confused with the large numbers of m240 e1 converted to the m240g configuration for the marine corps. The m240b is a beltfed, aircooled, gasoperated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. Given a cleared m240b machine gun mounted on bipod. The m240b weapon cover is designed for a pedestal mounted m240b with ammo can on vessels and or vehicles. Observercoach trainers at the national training center ntc at fort irwin, california, have observed. M240 medium machine gun how to load unload and shoot. The echo1 m240b machine gun is a big very big airsoft gun that fills the role for a support gunner extremely well. M240b m240 machine gun a successful and wellregarded weapon system that has proven itself in combat in afghanistan and iraq, serving as a powerful supplement to the lighter 5.
Very basics of various weapons used by the a infantryman of the u. M240 machine gun manual tm 91005310 internet archive. Osprey make some fantastic books, i have quiet a collection of world war 2 and vietnam referance books from this publisher, i decided on the the m60 machine gun book as it was a mainstay weapon of vietnam, naturally the book as all ospreys is factual with many pictures and info. Moody air force base, ga, united states an airman pulls back the bolt on a. All videos with propaganda from any faction in an ongoing war must consist mostly of combat footage. The narrative includes a broadbush recapitulation of its combat use and why it. The nook book ebook of the technical manual for m240 series machine guns, machine gun, 7. M240bm240g designed as a tripod mounted or bipod supported machine gun for use by ground forces. M240 medium machine gun how to load unload and shoot tactical rifleman. The specific type ammunition and its characteristics are as shown in. The m240b combat ammo pack enables direct attachment of a lightweight ammunition magazinecontainer to the m240b medium machine gun. How a navy seal clears a room close quarters combat cqc. Facts are sorted by community importance and you can build your personalized lexicon. M240bm240g model is designed as a tripod mounted or bipod supported machine gun for use by ground forces.
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The m240b machinegun mci 0333 marine corps institute the. The weapon system has a standardized mounting surface for various optics, pointers, illuminators, and equipment, to secure those items with common mounting and adjustment hardware. Construction battalion battle skills guide, book 1, all hands, e1 and above, individual skills consists of. The m240 is what we should have had in 1958, this would have killed any love affairs with the non exsistent m60. Bct logistics planners tend to submit the same daily requests instead of requesting supplies based on the future mission and factors such as requirements, consumption rates, time, and distance. M240, l7, and other variants weapon by chris mcnab, johnny. While the m240b had been more reliable in the tests, it was a few pounds heavier than the m60e4, which led to the development of the lighter m240l machine gun. Chapter 1 introduction to machine guns for their part the machinegun units must be on the alert to seize and exploit every opportunity to assist the forward movement of the rifle units. Portable enough to be carried by a single fig but also an effective mounted weapon, you figs will be ready. Fabrique nationale m240 general purpose machine gun gpmg. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. The m240b is a successful and wellregarded weapon system that has proven itself in combat in afghanistan and iraq, serving as a powerful supplement to the lighter 5. The m240b machine gun is a beltfed, aircooled, gasoperated, fully.
The m240l is a lightweight variant of the m240b machine gun and reduces the soldiers combat load while allowing easier handling and movement. The m240b machine guns use several different types of 7. The m240b is a battleproven machine gun that has demonstrated many times the highest possible performance levels in combat throughout the world. Us army combined arms center fort leavenworth, kansas. The gun is almost 50 inches long, and weighs in at 22 lbs loaded.
M240, l7, and other variants weapon book 63 kindle edition by chris mcnab, johnny shumate, alan gilliland. Featuring specially commissioned artwork, firsthand accounts and. B3m0501xq m240b medium machinegun 6 basic officer course characteristics description. An improved bipod provides soldiers with increased reliability and weapon accuracy. A m240b gunner quickly locates the taliban firing position and lays down a few bursts to suppress the enemy. Loaded linked ammunition in the feed tray groove so that, when the cover was closed, a round remained in the tray groove and ammunition fed correctly. Us army rager handbook combined with, technical manual. The m240 incinerator unit, also known as the flame unit or flamer is a lightweight, singleunit flamethrower designed for use in close combat at the squad and fireteam level. The m240b has a maximum effective range of 800 meters on a point target when mounted to a tripod.
We offer a wide range of survival books, videos, u. Practice by answering the questions in the topic m240b machine gun online at. The m240 has been used by the united states armed forces since the late 1970s. The cover is designed specifically for extremely dusty or wet desert, maritime, and maritime environments. If you want to know the text book maximum effective range, then go to an. Comment or answer questions for a chance to win awesome prizes. It is the us designation for the belgian fn mag 58 machine gun. Anything that is not combat footage as specified in the rules must go into a text post e. M240 type of medium machine gun rc regional command. The m240b is the standard infantry medium machine gun of the u. The m240 is a beltfed gas operated weapon that was first used by the united states in 1977.
The m240b provides accurate and effective sustained rate of fire required to suppress and destroy enemy soft targets. Aerial view of the wanat battlefield, 2008 courtesy, colonel william ostlund. After reading on combat, i bought 2 more copies for relatives in law enforcement and another 8 copies for the sheriffs office i work for. It is also still used by some army units it comes configured for ground combat with a buttstock and bipod, though it can also be mounted on tripod, ground vehicles, aircraft, aboard ships and small boats. M80 ball round, used against light materials and personnel and for range training. Army m1 series abrams tank, m2m3 series bradley fighting vehicle, and the u. Using pressurized, ultrathick napalm fuel as a base ignited by a nozzle burner, the m240 can shoot flame at. Are special operations units going to adapt this shot show. Book 3 construction battalion battle skills guide, book 3, e7 and above, individual skills consists of the following.
Refer to chapter five for more details on this event. Interative firearms manuals survival ebooks information center. Always use safe weapon handling and at all times point the muzzle of your weapons in a safe direction and fingers off the trigger until you are ready to fire. The m240b is fitted with improvements for ground mounting such as a forward heat shield, ammunition adapter, and a hydraulic buffer. All variants of the fn mag 58, including the m240, can use europeantype nondisintegrating belts following replacement of a few easilyswappable parts. M62 tracer round, orange tip burns out at 900m, copper gilded used for observation of fire, inendiary effects, signaling, or for training.
M240b gunner suppresses enemy during ambush youtube. M240 machine gun news newspapers books scholar jstor january 20 learn how and. The m240 incinerator is designed for use in close combat at the squad and. It has a 4000 round box mag so you can have plenty of ammo for cover fire. Since its introduction in 1957 the fn mag has dominated the market for western block machine guns. The ammo pack also allows better movement of the m240b during initial insertions and engagements. This is the second graded event they will undertake, demonstrating their proficiency under both day and night conditions. Seabee combat handbook vol i ch 12 at us navy studyblue. Study 28 seabee combat handbook vol i ch 12 flashcards from katie t. From the jungles of south east asia, to the deserts of the middle east, and the icy battlefields of the falklands, this study explores the origins, development, combat use, and legacy of the fn mag machine gun, a dominant weapon in its field for more than a halfcentury. The m249 light machine gun lmg, formerly designated the m249 squad automatic weapon saw and formally written as light machine gun, 5. Jun 10, 2012 heres another monster gun that is just begging for a polarstar fusion engine. It doesnt matter what the situation is the m240 is the best weapon in the united states military.
The fn m240b is the go tocan do medium machine gun for all branches of the u. As a person with over 25 years in law enforcement and a tour in vietnam, i highly recommend this book for anyone in law enforcement, the military, and their families. Aug, 2012 my first attempt to disassemble and reassemble a m240b machine gun with safety checks included. The army m240 converted to the m240b configuration should not be confused with the large numbers of m240e1 converted to the m240g configuration for the marine corps. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The m240 is not an attractive weapon, but the first time you fire it is something youll never forget. M2m3 series bradley fighting vehicles, the m1 series abrams tank. Feb 25, 2017 m240b machine gun operators course note the m240b machine firearm was not expected to shoot at 950 rpm. Soviet cruise missile submarines of the cold war new vanguard. Raw footage from fallujah 2003 of marines involved in an urban firefight. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Buy us army rager handbook combined with, technical manual for m240 series machine guns, machine gun, 7. In my five years fns m240 and i became close friends.
The m240b is a gasoperated, beltfed, aircooled, fully automatic weapon that fires from the openbolt position. It can be mounted on a bipod, tripod, aircraft, or vehicle. As a person with over 25 years in law enforcement and a tour in vietnam, i highly recommend this book for anyone in. The m240 is designed as coaxial machine gun for tanks and 7.
The standard medium machine guns in service with the united states military for the past several decades have been the m60 and the m240. The us navy and coast guard likewise utilize the weapon system. The fn m240 also known as the fn mag or fn mag 58 family of medium machine guns 7. The m240 is part of the secondary armament on the u. Six of these machine guns are in each section, divided into three, twogun squads. You are buying only the weapon and not the minifig and or other displayed legos. The m240 is a usbuilt version of the belgian fn mag, that is one of the most widespread and effective general purpose machine guns gpmgs in the world. Since then, it has been used by every branch of military in combat situations. M240b combat ammo pack the m240b combat ammo pack enables.
May 11, 2018 compass while equipped with their individual combat gear. Scope this manual describes the organization, weapons, capabilities, and limitations of the marine rifle squad. Eight decades of realpolitik herman j cohens latest book. You are buying only the weapon and not the minifig and or other displayed legos this set contains small parts and is not intended for childern under 3 years. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for the giveaways. Interative firearms survival ebooks and info center survival. Land navigation testing will be conducted in accordance with tc 325.