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What year were all the models put into service? Specifically the M240B and M240G.
What year were all the models put into service? Specifically the M240B and M240G.


:The M240 was first adopted by the US as a coaxial weapon for armored vehicles (specifically the Abrams Tank, LAV-25, & Bradley) in the 1970's, but didn't start seeing use as an infantry weapon until the mid/late 1990's. [[User:Orca1 9904|Orca1 9904]] 17:17, 21 June 2011 (CDT)
:The M240 was first adopted by the US as a coaxial weapon for armored vehicles (specifically the Abrams tank, LAV-25, & Bradley) in the 1970's, but didn't start seeing use as an infantry weapon until the mid/late 1990's. [[User:Orca1 9904|Orca1 9904]] 17:17, 21 June 2011 (CDT)

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FN MAG, The Real Name

Just saying, The name 'M240' is the US designation for this weapon, The real name is 'FN MAG' and is from Belgian origin. I do understand the 'M240' is a slightly different version.

Also known as the 'L7A1' in British service.

User:Cutaway 10:48AM, 19/09/07 (UTC)

Specs Table

- Why was the specifications table removed? StanTheMan 17:55, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Rockwolf should have said something to you since you're not a member on the forums. http://forum.imfdb.org/showthread.php?t=1296 --Predator20 18:07, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
- Just for little old me? Heh, I was just curious as to why. I get the gist of it now though, thanks Pred. StanTheMan 18:17, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Additional Images

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M240L machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO with M145 MGO scope


When was the M240 series adopted by the US?

What year were all the models put into service? Specifically the M240B and M240G.

The M240 was first adopted by the US as a coaxial weapon for armored vehicles (specifically the Abrams tank, LAV-25, & Bradley) in the 1970's, but didn't start seeing use as an infantry weapon until the mid/late 1990's. Orca1 9904 17:17, 21 June 2011 (CDT)