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FN M249 SAW vs FN MAG / M240
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN M249 SAW
Other WeaponsIn production
FN MAG / M240
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
FN M249 SAW
FN MAG / M240
Production
1984–present
1958–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 200,000
Specifications
Spec
FN M249 SAW
FN MAG / M240
Overall length
1,041mm (40.75 in)
1,263mm (49.7 in)
Barrel length
465mm (18.3 in)
630mm (24.8 in) standard
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) with 200 rounds
12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod
Magazine capacity
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Gas-operated, open bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only (M249), full auto/semi (Minimi)
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Calibers
FN M249 SAW
FN MAG / M240