In the Internet space posted a video of the shooting of the American military machine gun M249 SAW. It shows how a soldier is shooting from a standing position, holding weapon with one hand on the bipod. Suddenly, the fighter drops the machine gun, which begins to fire at his feet. The military, apparently, was not injured and escaped with only fright.
M249 SAW is a variant of the FN Minimi light machine gun for the US Army caliber 5,56 × 45 mm. Produced in Belgium. The serial production of weapons began in the 1980-ies. The cartridge is 5,56x45 (M855). The mass of the standard version - 6,875 kg. Weight assault option - 6,8 kg. The length of the standard version - 1040 mm. Initial bullet speed (М855) - 915 m / s. The rate of fire - 750-1000 shots per minute. Capacity of the power supply system, tape - 200 cartridges. Capacity of the power supply system, shop - 30 cartridges. Weight of cartridge case with ribbon - 3,1 kg.
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