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FN Minimi vs M249 Para
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN Minimi
Other WeaponsIn production
M249 Para
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
FN Minimi
M249 Para
Production
1982–present
1994–present
Units produced
Unknown
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
FN Minimi
M249 Para
Overall length
1,040mm (41 in)
910 mm (stock extended) / 760 mm (collapsed)
Barrel length
465mm (18.3 in) standard, 349mm (13.7 in) Para
349 mm (13.75 inch)
Weight
6.85 kg (15.1 lb) empty
6.8 kg
Magazine capacity
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
200-round belt or 30-round M16 magazine
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Gas-operated, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto)
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail
Adjustable rear diopter, front post
Calibers
FN Minimi
M249 Para