FN MAG / M240 vs Vickers Machine Gun

1958–present

1912–1968

Over 200,000

Approximately 75,000

1,263mm (49.7 in)

1156 mm

630mm (24.8 in) standard

724 mm

12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod

15.0 kg (gun only) / 23.0 kg (with water) / 38.0 kg (with tripod)

M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds

250-round fabric belt

Gas-operated, open bolt

Short recoil, water-cooled

Full auto only

Full auto only

Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics

Adjustable leaf rear, blade front