M240 Machine Gun

The M240 is a medium machine gun that is found throughout the US military including Special Operations Forces. Firing 7.62mmx51mm NATO rounds from a disinegrating belt, the M240 series of machine guns has a reputation for stopping power and reliabilty.

The M240 can be found mounted on vehicles such as the GMV, helicopters and boats such as the SOC-R . It can also carried by foot soldiers such as US Army Rangers. When mounted on a tripod and fitted with a spade grip trigger and suitable sight, the M240 can be used in sustained-fire mode and used as an indrect fire area weapon.

M240 Specifications

M240 - Images and Further Info

USAF M240b with bipod. The M240b features an optics rail for mounting various sights.

US DoD photo

A MARSOC Marine fires a M240B mounted on a HMMWV, at insurgents in Afghanistan. Note the M249 Para mounted nearby.

US DoD photo by Spc. David Gunn / released

US Army soldier takes aim with a M240b fitted with a M145 sight and AN/PEQ-2 illuminator. Note the bipod folding under the barrell - when in place, the bipod allows the M240 to be fired from the prone position.

U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tierney Nowland (Released)

US Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator mans a M240d fiited to a pintle mount in the cabin doorway of a SH-60 helicopter. When so mounted, the buttstock and pistol grip trigger is replaced by a two-handed spade grip trigger system. optional egress kit  allows the M240D to be used by dismounted aircrew in the case of an emergency.

U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Brown (RELEASED)

Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's (Special Operations Capable)'s Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF) fire a M240G medium machine gun from its pintle mount atop a Humvee. The M240G is the USMC variant of the M240.

U.S. DoD photo by Sgt. Robert A. Sturkie (RELEASED)

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