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M240B vs M60
M240B
vs
M60
Side-by-side technical comparison
M240B
Other Weapons
In production
M60
Other Weapons
In production
Overview
Spec
M240B
M60
Manufacturer
FN Herstal (licensed US production)
Saco Defense / U.S. Ordnance
Country
Belgium / United States
United States
Production
1995–present
1957–present
Units produced
Over 80,000
Over 225,000
Specifications
Spec
M240B
M60
Overall length
1245 mm
1,105mm (43.5 in)
Barrel length
629 mm (24.8 inch)
560mm (22 in)
Weight
12.3 kg
10.5 kg (23.15 lb)
Magazine capacity
Belt fed (100 or 200 round belts)
M13 disintegrating link belt, 100 rounds standard
Action type
Gas-operated, locking shoulder
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, open bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable rear aperture, front blade
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,200m
Calibers
M240B
7.62x51mm NATO
M60
7.62x51mm NATO
M240B
M60
Another comparison
M240B vs M60 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database