The M249 is an American Light Machine Gun based upon the Belgian-made FN Minimi. The M249 uses the 5.56x45mm NATO round, which lowers the weight of the gun when loaded yet grants the user with highly accurate yet reasonably powerful fire, and coupled with the M249's high rate of fire. It has a selective fire ability that allows it to shoot 750 to 1000 rounds per minute, it can easily match a heavier machine gun at range.

Contents 1 Battlefield 2 1.1 3D modeling 2 Battlefield 2: Modern Combat 3 Battlefield: Bad Company 4 Battlefield Heroes 4.1 M249 4.2 Tier 1 M249 4.3 SOF M249 5 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 6 Battlefield Play4Free 6.1 M249 SAW 6.2 Holosight M249 SAW 6.3 FN Minimi Para 7 Battlefield 3 7.1 Singleplayer 7.2 Multiplayer 7.3 Gallery 8 Trivia 9 Videos 10 External links 11 References

Battlefield 2Edit

M249SAW
Damage	25
Damage multipliers	3 (head) 1 (torso) 0.7 (limbs) 0.66 (armor)
Ammunition capacity	200 rounds
Unlocked at	Unlocked at start
Reload time	6.7 seconds
Rate of fire	900 rpm
Recoil	0.25-0.45 (hip) 0.5 (zoomed)
Fire mode	Fully Automatic
Faction	United States Marine Corps
Kit	Support
Source of statistics	[1]
Sound(s)	Firing the M249

The M249SAW in Battlefield 2 is the first weapon unlocked in the Support kit for the United States Marine Corps. The M249 also appears as a turret that will spawn near certain control points that are held by the USMC, although without usable ironsights and infinite ammo. It is tied with the Chinese Type 95 LMG for the highest accuracy and lowest power. When compared to its MEC counterpart the RPK-74, it has a much lower power output, but is far more accurate. Though having a high rate of fire, it is fairly inaccurate when standing up, due to its default high spread. Therefore, it is a good idea to go prone to maintain an acceptable amount of accuracy. In addition, it has a very long reload time, which can be disadvantageous during combat.

3D modelingEdit

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Battlefield 2: Modern CombatEdit

M249 SAW
Damage	Medium
Ammunition capacity	100 rounds
Reload time	5 seconds
Rate of fire	600 rpm
Fire mode	Fully Automatic
Faction	USMC EU
Kit	Support

In Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, the M249 SAW is issued to the EU and USMC Support Kit. It has decent range and power but cannot be aimed down sights, just like the Type 88 LMG or PKM, and is therefore relatively ineffective at range.

v • d • e Weapons of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Assault rifles M4 Carbine · Type 95 · L85A2 · AK-47 Submachine guns MP5-N · Type 79 · UMP .45 · AKS 74U Shotguns SPAS-12 · RMB-93 · Benelli M3 · Mossberg 500 Light machine guns M249 SAW · QJY-88 · PKM Sniper Rifles M95 · Type 88 DMR · Dragunov SVU · Dragunov SVD DMR Pistols M92F · QSZ-92 · Glock 17 · Tariq Rocket launchers SMAW · PF-98 · Carl-Gustaf M3 · RPG-7V Explosives Grenade Launcher (M203/Type 91/GP-25) · Frag Grenade (M67/Type 79) · AN-M8 Smoke grenade · XM84 Stun Grenade · C4 Explosive · Anti-Vehicle Mine Gadgets Blowtorch Repair Kit · GPS · ANPQ Laser Target Designator · Combat Knife (Model 15/Type 95/Kukri) · Auto Injector · Mortar Strike

Battlefield: Bad CompanyEdit

M249
Damage	Medium
Ammunition capacity	150 rounds
Unlocked at	Unlocked at start
Starting ammunition	450 rounds
Rate of fire	Medium
Range	Mid-long
Fire mode	Fully Automatic
Faction	United States Army
Kit	Support

In singleplayer, the M249 can be found on a few single player levels, such as Acta Non Verba, in a house off the right side when the player must escort the convoy of M1A2 Abrams MBT's. It comes with 5 HG-2 grenades, and a capacity of 150 rounds (with 300 in reserve). It is always in the hands of Terrence Sweetwater.

In multiplayer, the M249 SAW is the default US Army light machine gun issued to the Support Kit. Like the other LMG's, it has 150 rounds per belt and the player will have 300 rounds in reserve. It's Russian counterpart is the PKM medium machine gun, while its MEC counterpart is the QJY-88. It has a high rate of fire and average damage, as well as mediocre accuracy. A player can make use of it as a good close quarters weapon, because of its high rate of fire and ammunition capacity.

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Battlefield HeroesEdit

M249Edit

M249
Damage	Close range - 3-7 Medium range - 7-15 Long range - 5-12
Damage multipliers	Critical - +8 damage (8 % chance)
Ammunition capacity	120 Rounds
Unlocked at	1
Reload time	4 Seconds
Rate of fire	360 RPM
Range	Long
Fire mode	Automatic

The M249 was released as part of the Battlefield Heroes gets Bad Company event, and is available through the store to both the Royal Army and the National Army. The M249 has a 120 round magazine and works best at longer ranges, thanks to its low rate of fire. However, as with all Gunner weapons, the M249's accuracy degrades at extreme range, which can prove problematic on maps such as Midnight Madness and Sunset Showdown, where long range firing is prevalent.

Read more about Bad Company 2 Weapons on our partner wiki, Battlefield Heroes Wiki

Tier 1 M249Edit

Tier 1 Elite M249
Damage	Close Range - 5-13 Medium Range - 3-9 Long Range - 2-6
Damage multipliers	Critical - +8 damage (6 % chance)
Ammunition capacity	130 Rounds
Unlocked at	1
Reload time	4 Seconds
Rate of fire	600 RPM
Range	Short
Fire mode	Automatic

The Tier 1 Elite M249 was released as part of the Medal of Honor event, and acts as the close range machine gun variant of the M249. The Tier 1 Elite variant has a 130 round magazine and a high rate of fire, making it very effective at close range encounters, but it's low accuracy means it is less effective at longer ranges. A special desert camouflage is present on the Tier 1 Elite M249, but has very little use. Maps such as Riverside Rush and Victory Village, where the fighting is mostly close range combat, are where the Tier 1 Elite M249 works very well, although other, specialised weapons, such as shotguns and knifes, can be superior at those ranges.

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SOF M249Edit

SOF M249
Damage	Close Range 2-6 Medium Range 5-13 Long Range 2-9
Damage multipliers	Critical - +8 damage (7 % chance)
Ammunition capacity	110 Rounds
Unlocked at	1
Reload time	4 Seconds
Rate of fire	450 RPM
Range	Moderate
Fire mode	Automatic
Special feature(s)	Zoomable Scope

Released as part of the Battlefield Heroes Christmas event, the SOF M249 is available to Royal Army gunners. The SOF M249 differs from the other M249s in Battlefield Heroes as it has a usable scope, which improves accuracy at longer ranges. The SOF M249 has a moderate rate of fire, between that of the standard M249 and the Tier 1 Elite M249, and is most effective at medium ranges. The SOF M249 also has a winter camouflage, which is purely for visual purposes. The SOF M249 works well on all maps, but has an advantage on maps such as Sunset Showdown and Midnight Madness, where it's scope can be very useful in the open expanses.

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2Edit

M249 SAW
Damage	14.3 - 11.2
Damage multipliers	2.1x Head
Ammunition capacity	200 rounds
Unlocked at	1100 exp
Reload time	8.2 seconds
Rate of fire	800 rpm
Range
Recoil	Low-Medium
Fire mode	Fully Automatic
Kit	Medic
Source of statistics	[2]
HUD Icon
Sound(s)	Firing sound

"This Belgium made LMG is very reliable and easy to operate. Its high cyclic rate provides exceptional rounds on target. In the US Armed Forces it is known as the M249 and is their standard issue squad automatic weapon." — In-game descriptionOnly available in multiplayer, the M249 SAW is the second light machine gun issued to the Medic kit requiring 1100 points to unlock. It has a high rate of fire, modest recoil, and a large magazine size. Its high rate of fire makes it much more effective than other LMGs at close range, however it also works well at longer ranges in extended bursts especially with 4x Scope. Overall, the M249 SAW is a very effective weapon in the hands of a player who knows how to control the high rate of fire.

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Battlefield Play4FreeEdit

M249 SAWEdit

M249 SAW
Damage	Close Range 27-25 Medium Range 24-22 Long Range 21-17
Damage multipliers	Headshot x2,1
Ammunition capacity	80 rounds
Starting ammunition	160
Reload time	7.1 sec
Rate of fire	600 rpm
Range	Close range : 0m-15m Medium range : 15m-25m Long range : 25m+
Recoil	Low-moderate
Fire mode	Automatic
Kit	Medic
Source of statistics	Battlefield Play4Free game files
Sound(s)	Firing the M249

In Battlefield Play4Free, the M249 SAW is a buyable Elite light machine gun for the Medic Kit. it features a 120 round magazine, low recoil, and a decent fire rate for the amount of damage it puts out. When the weapon was first released, it was said to fire the 7.62x51mm round, as well as having a recoil reducing muzzle break, giving reason for its high damage and low recoil.

The weapon itself performs very well in combat. It can easily keep its sights on a target with minimal adjustment, but it will start to become inaccurate after many rounds have been fired, meaning the user should try to fire in medium length bursts of 5-10 rounds per burst to stay accurate.

In close quarters, the weapon's high fire rate and damage will trump even some submachine guns, although its spread is very high, making best for medium ranges and suppressing fire. Although considered an Elite weapon, the M249 SAW - like the UMP45 - features an all-black paint scheme, compared to the usual tan and black paint scheme of the other Elite weapons.

Holosight M249 SAWEdit

The Holosight M249 is identical to the standard M249 SAW, but it is equipped with a custom Holographic Sight for better target acquisition at range over its standard iron sights.

With the same statistics as the regular M249, the attached Holographic Sight allows the user to pull up the M249 faster to view down range and be able to fire accurately faster. It is unable to buy this weapon since December 1st, 2011

FN Minimi ParaEdit

FN Minimi Para
Damage	Short range 26-30 Medium range 22-28 Long range 15-21
Damage multipliers	2.1x Head
Ammunition capacity	80 rounds
Starting ammunition	160
Reload time	10 seconds
Rate of fire	600 rounds per minute
Range	Short range 0-10m Medium range 10-25m Long range 25m+
Fire mode	Automaitc
Kit	Medic
Source of statistics	Battlefield Play4Free game files

The FN Minimi Para is a compact version of the M249 and M240 with a shorter barrel and sliding aluminum butt stock. The designation Para stems from its intended use as a weapon for airborne troops. Its short barrel and stock makes it a powerful short range machine gun.

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Battlefield 3Edit

M249
Unlocks	Bipod M145 MGO (10 kills) Flash Suppressor (20 kills) Extended Magazine (30 kills) Tactical Light (40 kills) Holographic (50 kills) Foregrip (60 kills) Laser Sight (70 kills) Reflex (80 kills) Suppressor (90 kills) IRNV (100 kills) ACOG (125 kills) PK-A (150 kills) PKA-S (175 kills) Kobra (200 kills) PSO-1 (235 kills)
Damage	25 - 17
Ammunition capacity	100 rounds 200 rounds with Extended Magazine
Unlocked at	11,000 Support score
Starting ammunition	200 + 100 rounds 200 + 200 rounds with Extended Magazine
Maximum ammunition	400 + 100 rounds 400 + 200 rounds with Extended Magazine
Reload time	6.2 seconds
Rate of fire	800 RPM
Velocity	620m/s
Range	930m
Recoil	0.4 up 0.4 left 0.4 right
Spread zoomed	0.6 - 3.0 standing 0.4 - 3.0 crouching 0.2 - 3.0 prone
Spread unzoomed	5.0 - 7.0 standing 4.0 - 7.0 crouching 3.0 - 7.0 prone
Spread increase per round	0.1
Spread decrease per second	11.0
Fire mode	Full-automatic
Faction	United States Marine Corps Russian Ground Forces
Kit	Support
Source of statistics	http://symthic.com/?s=bf3 http://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-3/M249
Sound(s)
Inventory slot	Main weapon

"An adapted version of the Belgian original, the M249 was modified to conform to the United States design requirements. The M249 has seen action in every major conflict since the 1989 invasion of Panama and has earned a reputation as a reliable weapon. A single M249 can supply suppressive fire equivalent to 15 riflemen. The M249 comes equipped by default with a Bipod for supported shooting." — Battlelog descriptionThe M249 makes another appearance in Battlefield 3. '

SingleplayerEdit

The M249 is used by some USMC soldiers and is usable in Operation Swordbreaker and sports a Bipod and 3.4 scope. It can kill in about 2-3 shots and with its high Rate of fire can kill multiple NPC.

MultiplayerEdit

It is issued to the Support kit as the first light machine gun unlocked after the default faction light machine guns, at 11,000 Support points, and is the second unlock for the Support kit. Like other machine guns, the M249 comes equipped with a bipod.

Comparatively speaking, the M249 is arguably one of the most versatile machine guns. The low damage profile of the M249; mainly because of the 5.56x45mm NATO used mainly on ARs, makes recoil suprisingly little allowing for amazingly accurate full-auto fire with foregrip attached. Furthermore the extremely high fire rate means enemies are dropped quickly despite the relative damage handicap of the M249 by comparison to other machine guns. For a traditional "set-up" support play, the bipod and scope are viable options. The bipod will reduce recoil significantly and the scope will allow for easy target acquisition even at longer ranges. Extended mags is also best equipped as it will allow for more effective surpressive fire by supplying larger belts to feed the M249's ferocious appetite for ammo.The M249's high fire rate makes it a good weapon for experienced players and being the second unlock for the support kit makes it an excellent gun for beginners. However, the iron sights are very short ranged, and whoever is using it might want to add a sight to it, if it is unlocked

GalleryEdit

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TriviaEdit

• The M249 in both Battlefield: Bad Company and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the shorter Para variant of the M249.
• The ironsights of the M249 in Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 2 are different from all the other games in the series, having more space between the rear aperture and front hood.
• Although the in-game model of the M249 in Battlefield 3 is equipped with a fixed stock, the silhouette featured on the M249 proficiency dog tag is equipped with a sliding paratrooper stock.
• The M249 in Battlefield 3 looks more like the Mk 46 Mod 0 because of the RIS rails, instead of the Handguard used on the M249 SAW.

VideosEdit

External linksEdit

• M249 on Wikipedia
• M249 on Modern Firearms

ReferencesEdit

↑ BF2S Wiki | M249SAW - retrieved December 20, 2010 ↑ Bad Company 2 | DenKirson on Xanga - retrieved March 11, 2010