The M240 is known for it's reliability and it can fire most types of 7.62mm NATO ammunition. This gives the 240 the ability to fill a wide range of roles. The M240B is the standard machine gun of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Other versions are mounted on vehicles from land, to air and at sea. The rate of fire has three settings: 750, 850 and 950 rounds per minute.
