Built by FN the M249 SAW is the squad support weapon of choice for the US ground forces. It has a lower fire rate due to its feed system, this is not a draw back though. The weapon is very accurate and has low recoil making it a lethal weapon.

Classification: Machine Gun Caliber: 5.56x45mm Action: Gas operated Length: 908 mm Barrel Length: 406 mm Weight: 5.75kg Empty, 7.5 kg Loaded Magazine: 100 rounds Effective range: ~580 meters Cyclic rate of fire: 750 rounds per minute Fire Mode: Automatic