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The M249 fires NATO 5.56mm rounds. It weighs 6.8 kg and has a cyclic rate of fire of between 750 and 1000 rounds per minute. |
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The M249 fires NATO 5.56mm rounds. It weighs 6.8 kg and has two choices for cyclic rate of fire: 750 and 1000 rounds per minute. In the United States Marine Corps, the SAW is usually carried at the fire team level, that is, one member of a 3 to 5 man team carries this weapon. The SAW is also standard issue for a 4-5 man amphibious reconnaissance team. |
The M249 fires NATO 5.56mm rounds. It weighs 6.8 kg and has two choices for cyclic rate of fire: 750 and 1000 rounds per minute.
In the United States Marine Corps, the SAW is usually carried at the fire team level, that is, one member of a 3 to 5 man team carries this weapon. The SAW is also standard issue for a 4-5 man amphibious reconnaissance team.
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