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FN MAG / M240 vs Hotchkiss M1914
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN MAG / M240
Other WeaponsIn production
Hotchkiss M1914
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
FN MAG / M240
Hotchkiss M1914
Production
1958–present
1914–1940
Units produced
Over 200,000
Approximately 65,000
Specifications
Spec
FN MAG / M240
Hotchkiss M1914
Overall length
1,263mm (49.7 in)
1270 mm
Barrel length
630mm (24.8 in) standard
780 mm
Weight
12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod
23.6 kg (gun only) / 46.0 kg (with tripod)
Magazine capacity
M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds
24 or 30 round feed strips
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Gas-operated, piston
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable leaf rear, blade front
Calibers
FN MAG / M240
Hotchkiss M1914