The M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon), [4] [5] [6] formally the Light Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, M249, is the United States Armed Forces adaptation of the Belgian FN Minimi, a light machine …

The M249 SAW is designed to be used on the front lines where it really matters, providing crucial support at the infantry squad/fire team level by providing highly accurate fire plus the …

The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, or SAW, is an individually portable, gas operated, magazine or disintegrating metallic link-belt fed, light machine gun with fixed headspace and quick change...

SIG Wins Key Army Contract to Replace M4, M249. Also known as the M249 SAW – for Squad Automatic Weapon – this light machine gun is chambered in 5.56 and can be fed by either a …

The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is one of the main “small” arms weapons used by the soldiers of the United States Army. Officially designated as the M249 light machine gun …

Aug 9, 2024 · With a rate of fire between 750 and 1,000 rounds per minute, the M249 SAW ensures sustained suppressive fire, enhancing the effectiveness of infantry squads. This …

The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) provides squad-level fire support. It lays down a base of sustained fire and is used routinely in both mounted and dismounted configurations. …

The original, full-length SAW, featuring a 18.3 inch barrel, tubular steel stock and fixed carrying handle. The M249 SAW was typically fed from 100 or 200-round plastic boxes. A magazine …

Feb 25, 2025 · M249 SAW: The World's Most Popular Squad Automatic Weapon The FN Minimi or more commonly known as the M249 in the US, is an incredible "Light Machine Gun" known …

The M249 SAW is used to engage dismounted infantry, crew-served weapons, antitank guided missile (ATOM) teams, and thin-skinned vehicles. The SAW has become the standard …