M240 Machine Gun Collection

Belgian FN MAG 7. 62mm general purpose machine gun
Belgian FN MAG 7.62mm general purpose machine gun

Sailors fire M240 machine guns on the fantail aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 7, 2012 - Sailors fire M240 machine guns during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

Soldier shoots a M-240B machine gun atop a humvee
Naval Base Ventura County, California, July 17, 2004 - Engineering Aide shoots a M-240B machine gun as a fire power demonstration at the opening ceremony for Seabee Days

U. S. Navy Airman fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Essex
October 28, 2010 - U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

Soldier carries 7. 62 mm rounds to a M240G medium machine gun
March 7, 2006 - Soldier carries 7.62 mm rounds to a M240G medium machine gun aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Al Asad, Iraq

A Belgian Army soldier handling a machine gun atop a Unimog vehicle
An infantry soldier of the Belgian Army on guard with the FN MAG machine gun, mounted on top of the cabin of the Unimog vehicle

A UH-60L Black Hawk with twin M240G machine guns at the Victory Base complex in Baghdad
A UH-60L Black Hawk with twin M240G machine guns at the Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq

Front view of a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter armed with two 7.62mm M240B machine guns on the doors

A M240B medium machine gun is positioned at an observation post
May 6, 2011 - A M240B medium machine gun is positioned at an observation post to provide suppressing fire against any insurgents that might attack Georgian soldiers on patrol near Sangin, Afghanistan

Crew cheif equipped with night vision goggles mans a M240G machine gun aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter

Rounds of a M240 machine gun over a compound roof
Kajaki, Afghanistan, June 2, 2012 - Rounds of a M240 machine gun are spread out over a compound roof

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240B machine gun, Tikrit, Iraq

More than 3, 000 rounds were fired from M-240G medium machine guns

A UH-60 Black Hawk taxis out for a mission over northern Iraq

A 7, 62mm machine gun inside a Eurocopter NH90 of the Finnish Army

Fifty-caliber machine gun rounds
June 2, 2006 - Fifty-caliber machine gun rounds are set to be fired in case of an insurgent attack during a re-supply convoy

Marines fire their M240G medium machine guns and M249 squad automatic weapons
October 28, 2005 - Marines unleash hell onto their targets downrange with M240G medium machine guns and M249 squad automatic weapons as part of a training evolution in support of the Weapons

Aviation Ordnanceman fires a M240 machine gun aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 21, 2012 - Aviation Ordnanceman fires a M240 machine gun during a crew-served weapons shoot on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

A Marine attaches an M-240G medium machine gun to the turret of his humvee
Fire Base Gloria, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2007 - A Marine attaches an M-240G medium machine gun to the turret of his humvee before moving out to conduct a raid

Expended brass falls from a machine gun
September 29, 2008 - Expended brass falls from a machine gun mounted atop a moving vehicle during a live-fire convoy-training scenario aboard Fort Pickett, Virginia

Sailors fire a dual-mounted M240 machine gun aboard USS Bunker Hill
Gulf of Aden, January 24, 2012 - Sailors fire a dual-mounted M240 machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill

High dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk gunner
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

Sailors fire M240 machine guns aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 21, 2012 - Sailors fire M240 machine guns during a crew-served weapons shoot on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide
August 28, 2008 - Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise with the Belgian Army on the sand in Ostend (Oostende), Belgium

Light armored vehicle commander mans the M240G machine gun
October 18, 2005 - Light armored vehicle commander glares into the military operations on urban terrain town at the Combat Centers Range 200

Marines prepare the M-240G medium machine gun with 7. 62 mm rounds
December 1, 2006 - Marines prepare the M-240G medium machine gun with 7.62 mm rounds during a battle skills exercise

A Marine loads a M-240G machine gun
A Marine loads a M-240G to prepare to fire at pop-up targets to support a squad that is prepared to rush toward the targets

The FN MAG gun on the turret of the Leopard 1A5 main battle tank
Leopoldsburg, Belgium - The FN MAG gun on the turret of the Leopard 1A5 main battle tank. The Leopard tank is currently still used by the Belgian Army (Land Component)

A gunner sits atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover
A gunner operates a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover in Iraq

A Marine waits for dust to clear while sitting on a CH-53 Super Stallion
A Marine from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 sits on the end of a ramp aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter waiting for dust to clear during a training exercise near Camp Lemonnier

HDR image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240 machine gun
High dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240B machine gun, Tikrit, Iraq

Soldiers fire a M240G medium machine gun
Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, August 17, 2005 - An instructor shows two soldiers how to sweep rounds off the feeding tray of an M240G medium machine gun at Camp Schwab

Silhouette of a M240G medium machine gun on a UH-60L Black Hawk
A M240G medium machine gun on a UH-60L Black Hawk is silhouetted by the falling Iraqi sun at Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq

U. S. Marines provide suppressive fire with an M240B machine gun
U.S. Marines provide suppressive fire on targets with an M240B machine gun during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise

A U. S. Marine fires a M-240B machine gun atop a humvee
August 20, 2014 - A U.S. Marine fires blank ammunition from a M-240B machine gun while fending off a mock ambush during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

A UH-60L Black Hawk with twin M240G machine guns at the Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq

Marines engage unknown-distance targets at Camp Schwab, Japan
December 13, 2010 - Marines engage unknown-distance targets using the Machine Gun Day Optic and Ruggedized Miniature Reflex Sight on the M240G medium machine gun at Range 10 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa

A UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief holds an M240G medium machine gun
March 7, 2006 - A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew chief holds an M240G medium machine gun during a flight in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

A U. S. Marine uses an M-240B machine gun from the gun turret of a light armored vehicle
February 11, 2010 - A U.S. Marine uses an M-240B machine gun to provide suppressive fire for Royal Thai Marines from the gun turret of a light armored vehicle while taking part in a combined arms

A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun

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The M240 Machine Gun: A Powerful Force in Action From the battlefields of Iraq to the decks of naval vessels, the M240 machine gun has proven itself as a reliable and lethal weapon. Also known as the Belgian FN MAG 62mm general purpose machine gun, it is an essential tool for armed forces around the world. Captured through high dynamic range (HDR) images, we witness its might firsthand. In one shot, a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner confidently mans the M240 machine gun, ready to unleash its firepower at a moment's notice. The intensity on his face reflects both focus and determination. Onboard USS John C. Stennis, sailors stand tall on the fantail as they fire their M240s with precision and skill. These brave men and women exemplify teamwork while showcasing this formidable weapon's capabilities. A soldier perched atop a humvee demonstrates versatility by shooting an M-240B machine gun. Its robust design allows for effective use in various combat scenarios - from ground operations to aerial missions. Another HDR image captures yet another UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner gripping tightly onto the M240 machine gun handle. This snapshot encapsulates not only their role but also highlights how this weapon plays a crucial part in safeguarding lives during critical operations. Taking us aboard USS Essex, a U. S Navy Airman unleashes controlled bursts from an M-240B machine gun amidst turbulent seas - demonstrating that even under challenging conditions, this firearm remains steadfastly reliable. As we witness a UH-60 Black Hawk taxiing out for a mission over northern Iraq, twin M240G machines guns mounted on its sides serve as visible reminders of our military's commitment to protecting freedom wherever it may be threatened. In another scene set against picturesque landscapes, soldiers carry 62 mm rounds towards an awaiting M240G medium machine gun atop a Unimog vehicle.