Light machine guns, like the FN M249, have been a vital asset on the field for years. Usually the job of lugging one of these bad boys around falls on the shoulders of the strongest person on the team, but today that all changes. This FN Licensed M249 Para "Featherweight" Airsoft Machine Gun solves all the woes of wanting an LMG on the field, but not having the strength and/or willingness to carry it around all day. This M249 weighs in at a reasonable 8lbs, shedding almost 50% of the weight compared to its full metal counterpart! Fear not though, just because it's lightweight doesn't mean it's weak and flimsy. The receiver and chassis are made from a fiber-reinforced nylon polymer that's constructed in a super high strength design, making this featherweight option extremely durable.
The FN M249 Featherweight has also shed some pounds by discarding the original brick-heavy standard M249 gearbox design in favor of a lighter weight souped-up Version 2 gearbox. Full specs of the gearbox internals can be found below.
About the M249:
The FN M249 LMG was born out of true necessity; a need for something lighter than the M60 while still being able to provide ample suppressive firepower. This lightweight evolution of the machine gun is currently in service in the hands of the US military, as well as over 75 other nations around the world.
Based on the FN Minimi, the M249 uses a 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge in a belt-fed configuration, supplied from a plastic box magazine. In a pinch, you may also use STANAG compatible M16 magazines in this weapon system. Over the years the M249 has seen quite a few variants, all purpose-tailored to individual's needs.
Manufacturer: Cybergun
FPS Range: 380-400
Length: 790mm / 930mm (folded / extended)
Weight (w/o magazine): 3700g (8.15 lbs)
Inner Barrel: ~340mm
Magazine: 2500rd Box Mag and 300rd M4 Style AEG magazine included. Compatible with A&K style Box Magazines
Thread Direction: 14mm Negative
Gearbox: Version 2 (specs below)
Motor: Long Type
Fire Modes: Full-Auto, Safety
Package Includes: Gun, 300rd M4 Magazine, 2500rd Box Magazine, Bipod
Battery: 7.4V 1500mAh 20c LiPo battery recommended (Battery not included. Wiring inside feed tray with a Small Tamiya connector)
Hopup: Yes, Adjustable
Gearbox Specifications:
For a blow-up diagram of this Airsoft weapon, please click HERE.
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