M249 squad automatic weapon

Question 1

what is the Training curricular for the SAW

Answer 1

TC 3-22.249

Question 2

description of a SAW

Answer 2

a lightweight, belt fed, gas operated, air cooled, fully automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position

Question 3

caliber

Answer 3

5.56 link

Question 4

weight

Answer 4

17lbs complete
2.5lbs spare barrel
200 rnd drum 6.92 lbs
100 rnd nut sack 3lbs

Question 5

length

Answer 5

40.75 in overall
33.25 in buttstock retracted
20.50 in barrel assembly

Question 6

rifling

Answer 6

1/7 right hand twist (6 grooves)

Question 7

muzzle velocity

Answer 7

3,100 fps

Question 8

rates of fire

Answer 8

sustain- 50rpm (3-5 rnd burst every 4-5 sec)
rapid- 100 rpm (3-5 rnd burst every 2-3 sec)
cyclic- 850 rpm

Question 9

max effective range

Answer 9

point- 600m
are- 800m
suppression- 1,000m

Question 10

max range

Answer 10

3,600m

Question 11

tracer burnout

Answer 11

900m