OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MACHINE GUN, 7.62MM, M240, M240C, M240E1, M240N
Purpose of Equipment:
M240/M240C – Designed as coaxial machine gun for tanks and 7.62mm fire power on light armored vehicles.
M240B/M240G – Designed as a tripod mounted or bipod supported machine gun for use by ground forces. The bipod is integrated into the receiver assembly of the weapon.
M240E1 - Designed with front and rear sights, uses 7.62mm ammunition, and spade grip trigger device and is pintle mounted on light armored vehicles.
M240D - Designed with front and rear sights, uses 7.62mm ammunition, and spade grip trigger and is mounted in helicopter applications.
M240N– Designed with front and rear sights, and configured for mounting on water craft.