FN M249 (SAW) Light machine gun

Specifications 
Model: M249 SAW
Manufacturer: FN Herstal USA
Country of Origin: Belgium
Cartridge: 5.56 x 45mm, .223 Remington
Weight empty: 15.16Lbs
Length: 41 inches
Barrel: 18 inches
Operation: Gas operated, open bolt, full automatic only
Rate of Fire: 725 rounds per minute-belt fed
Typical Muzzle Velocity: 3020ft/sec
Feed System: 200-round M27 disintegrating belts from a box hung under the weapon or standard M-16/M4 magazines (STANAG)

Notes    
A variant of the FN Minimi, deployed with U.S. Forces worldwide.  This weapon is available for rental events from our partners at llmachineguns.com.