m249 saw
The American-manufactured equivalent of the FN Herstal Minimi 5.56mm air-cooled, gas-operated light machine gun. Formerly designated the M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon). The M249 has a quick-change barrel and is usually provided with a bipod and either a fixed or retractable buttstock. It can use linked ammunition belts or box magazines.
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