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FN M249 SAW vs RP-46
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN M249 SAW
Other WeaponsIn production
RP-46
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
FN M249 SAW
RP-46
Production
1984–present
1946–1961
Units produced
Unknown
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
FN M249 SAW
RP-46
Overall length
1,041mm (40.75 in)
1,272 mm
Barrel length
465mm (18.3 in)
605 mm
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) with 200 rounds
13.0 kg
Magazine capacity
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
Belt-fed (250 rounds) or 47-round pan
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Gas-operated, flapper locked
Trigger type
Full auto only (M249), full auto/semi (Minimi)
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable rear tangent
Calibers
FN M249 SAW
RP-46