Editing M249 SAW

{{Classification|Bronze}}
{{Infobox/image
|image1 = [[File:M249 real life.jpg]]
|caption1 = The M249 in reality.}}
The '''{{w|M249 light machine gun|M249 SAW}}''' is the US produced version of the Belgian-made '''{{w|FN Minimi}}'''. The M249 uses the 5.56x45mm NATO round, often fed via a belt or a mounted magazine, yet can also accept standard STANAG magazines through a slot on the left of the weapon. 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.

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==Battlefield 2==
{{Infobox/weapon
|image = [[File:BF2 M249 SAW.png]]
|hud=[[File:BF2 M249 SAW HUD.png]]
|name = M249 SAW
|damage = 25
|magazine = 200 rounds
|level = Unlocked at start
|reload = 6.7 seconds
|rof = 900 rpm
|recoil = *0.25-0.45 (hip)
*0.5 (zoomed)
|fire = Fully Automatic
|mult = *3 (head)
*1 (torso)
*0.7 (limbs)
*0.66 (armor)
|kit = [[File:Support.Icon.BF2.png|20px]] [[Support/Battlefield 2|Support]]
|sound = 
|video = <center>[[File:Battlefield 2 - M249|246px]]</center>
|faction = [[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px]] [[United States Marine Corps#Battlefield 2|USMC]] <br> [[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px]] [[United States Navy SEALs#Battlefield 2|Navy SEAL]]<br>
[[File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg|20px]] [[Special Air Service#Battlefield 2|British SAS]] (stationary only)<br>
[[File:EU.png|20px]] [[European Union#Battlefield 2|European Union]] (stationary only)
|spreadz = 0.3 <small>(Min/Prone)</small><br/>0.45 <small>(Crouch)</small><br/>1.05 <small>(Stand)</small>
|spreaduz = 0.3 <small>(Min/Prone)</small><br/>0.45 <small>(Crouch)</small><br/>1.05 <small>(Stand)</small>}}
{{Quote|The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is the basis for an infantry squad. Its high rate of fire affects accuracy. For best results the M249 should be fired from a prone position in controlled bursts.|In game description.}}

The '''M249 SAW''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield 2]]'' and is the first weapon unlocked in the Support kit for the [[United States Marine Corps]]. The M249 also appears as a turret, called '''M249 LMG''', that will spawn near certain control points that are held by the USMC and the [[European Union#Battlefield 2|EU]], although without usable iron sights and infinite ammo. It is also mounted on the [[DPV]] and [[RIB]].

In the ''[[Battlefield 2: Special Forces|Special Forces]]'' expansion pack, it is also used by the [[United States Navy SEALs#Battlefield 2|Navy SEAL]]s　(both handheld and stationary),　while only the stationary version is also used by the [[Special Air Service#Battlefield 2|British SAS]]. Additionally, it is mounted on the [[AIL Raider]].

When compared to its [[MEC]] counterpart the [[RPK-74]], the M249 has superior spread values, but does marginally less damage; when compared to the [[QBB-95]], the M249 has superior spread and identical damage.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
BF2.M249 SAW Idle.png
BF2.M249 SAW ADS.png|ADS
BF2.M249 SAW Reload 1.png|Reloading
BF2.M249 SAW Reload 2.png
BF2.M249 SAW Reload 3.png
BF2M249Fixed.JPG|The mounted M249 HUD in ''Battlefield 2''.
Mounted M249 BF2.gif|The M249 mounted on a concrete barrier.
BF2 M249 DPV.png|The M249 mounted on a DPV.
BF2 M249 RIB.png|The M249 mounted on a RIB.
AIL Raider BF2 gun1.png|The M249 mounted on an AIL Raider.
BF2 M249 SAW unlock.png|Unlock icon for the M249 SAW.
</gallery>

===3D modeling===
<gallery>
USMC M249SAW BF2.png|A [[USMC]] [[Support]] aiming the '''M249 SAW'''
Battlefield 2 - M249 SAW 3D Model - BfMeshView|3D modeling demonstration]]
BF2 M249SAW Left.png|3D model of the M249 SAW in [[Battlefield 2]]
BF2 M249SAW Center.png|3D model of the M249 SAW in [[Battlefield 2]]
BF2 M249SAW Right.png|3D model of the M249 SAW in [[Battlefield 2]]
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BF2}}

==Battlefield 2: Modern Combat==
{{Infobox/weapon
|name = M249 SAW
|image = [[File:MC m249.png|250px]]
|damage = Medium
|magazine = 100 rounds
|reload = 5 seconds
|rof = 600 rpm
|fire = Fully Automatic
|faction = [[File:USMC logo.svg|20px]] [[USMC]] <br/> [[File:EU.png|20px]] [[EU]] 
|kit = [[File:MC support.png|20px]] [[Support]]}}

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

===Gallery===
<gallery>
EU Support With M29 SAW BF2MC.jpg|An EU Support holding the M249 SAW.
BF2MC.M249 Idle.png
BF2MC.M249 Reloading 1.png|Reloading
BF2MC.M249 Reloading 2.png|Ditto
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BF2MC}}

==Battlefield: Bad Company==
{{Infobox/weapon
|image = [[File:BFBC M249 Weapon.png|250px]]
|name = M249
|damage = Medium
|magazine = 150 rounds
|level = Unlocked at start
|startammo = 450 rounds
|rof = Medium
|range = Mid-long
|fire = Fully Automatic
|faction = [[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px|border]] [[United States Army]]
|kit = Support}}
{{Quote|The standard US army light machine gun. Originally designed in Belgium, the rifle has a reputation of being extremely reliable and is widely used across the world as part of many armed forces. |In game description.}}

The '''M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company]]''.

===Singleplayer===
The M249 can be found on a few single player levels, such as [[Acta Non Verba (singleplayer)|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 five HG-2 grenades, and a capacity of 150 rounds (with 300 in reserve). It is always in the hands of [[Terance Sweetwater|Terrence Sweetwater]].

===Multiplayer===
The M249 SAW is the default [[United States of America|US Army]] light machine gun issued to the Support Kit. Like the other LMGs, it has 150 rounds per belt with 300 rounds in reserve. Its 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, with mediocre accuracy.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:BFBC_M249.jpg|The M249 in ''Battlefield: Bad Company'' on the multiplayer map [[Par for the Course (multiplayer)|Par for the Course]]
File:BFBC_M249_IRON_SIGHTS.jpg|The M249's iron sights
File:M249 SAW reloading.jpg|The M249 SAW reloading
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BFBC}}

==Battlefield Heroes==
{{For|the regular variants of these guns|Vickers#Battlefield Heroes}}
In ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'', there are three machine guns that are based on the M249 SAW, being the '''M249''', '''Tier 1 Elite M249''' and '''Scoped Arctic M249'''.

===M249===
{{Infobox/weapon
|image      =
<gallery>
BFH M249.png|Standard
BFH Golden M249.png|Golden
</gallery>
|name       = M249
|faction    = [[File:Royal Army Flag.png|20px]] [[Royal Army]]<br />[[File:National Army Flag.png|20px]] [[National Army]] <small>(Stolen)</small>
|kit        = [[Gunner]]
|damage     = *Close Range 3-7 
*Medium Range 7-15
*Long Range 5-12
|cost       = See cost table
|magazine   = 120 rounds
|reload     = 4 seconds
|rof        = 450 rpm
|range      = Long
[[File:BFH Long Machine Gun Damage Table 1.png]]
|velocity   = 600 m/s
|lifetime   = 0.5 seconds
|maxrange   = 300 meters
|recoil     = 0
|drop       = 0
|spreadinc  = <center>1.3</center>
|mult       = Critical - +8 damage (8 % chance)
|fire       = Automatic}}
{{Quote|Sound and fury all in one fierce package!|In-Game Description}}

The '''M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'', released with the ''[[Battlefield Heroes: Battlefield Heroes Gets Bad Company|Battlefield Heroes Gets Bad Company]]'' update. It is available to the [[Gunner]] class of the [[Royal Army]]. It is the counterpart of the [[National Army]] [[PKM#Battlefield Heroes|PKM]]. A [[Stolen and Pilfered weapons|stolen]] variant of the M249 is also available to the National Army. The M249 is statistically identical to the [[Vickers#Battlefield Heroes|Bernie's Super Bone Chewer]].

<gallery>
BFH M249 Icon.png|The icon for the M249.
BFH M249 Render.png|The render of the M249.
BFH BC2 Royal Weapons Promo.jpg|Promotional image featuring the M249.
</gallery>

====Golden M249====
{{Quote|Super shiny M249 to show off to your friends!|In-Game Description}}
The '''Golden M249''' is a [[Golden weapons|golden]] weapon variant featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'', released with the [[Battlefield Heroes: Football Fiesta|Football Fiesta 2010]] update. It is available to the [[Gunner]] class of the [[Royal Army]]. It is the counterpart of the [[National Army]] [[PKM#Battlefield Heroes|Golden PKM]]. To obtain the Golden M249, a player must have purchased a [[Battlefield Heroes Customization|face paint]] of the championship football team ({{w|Spain}}) from a promotional event during the {{w|2010 FIFA World Cup}}. A [[Stolen and Pilfered weapons|stolen]] variant of the Golden M249 is also available to the National Army, released for the [[Battlefield Heroes: Football Fiesta|Football Fiesta 2014]] update.

<gallery>
BFH Golden M249 Render.png|The render of the Golden M249.
</gallery>

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===Tier 1 Elite M249===
{{Infobox/weapon
|image      = [[BFH Tier 1 Elite M249.png]]
|name       = Tier 1 Elite M249
|faction    = [[File:Royal Army Flag.png|20px]] [[Royal Army]]
|kit        = [[Gunner]]
|damage     = *Close Range 5-13 
*Medium Range 3-9
*Long Range 2-6
|cost       = See cost table
|magazine   = 130 rounds
|reload     = 4 seconds
|rof        = 900 rpm
|range      = Short
[[File:BFH Short Machine Gun Damage Table 1.png]]
|velocity   = 600 m/s
|lifetime   = 0.5 seconds
|maxrange   = 300 meters
|recoil     = 0
|drop       = 0
|spreadinc  = <center>1.5</center>
|mult       = Critical - +8 damage (6 % chance)
|fire       = Automatic}}
{{Quote|An Elite MG best suited to close range encounters.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Tier 1 Elite M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'', released with the ''[[Battlefield Heroes: Medal of Honor|Medal of Honor 2010]]'' update. It is available to the [[Gunner]] class of the [[Royal Army]]. It is the counterpart of the [[National Army]] [[PKM#Battlefield Heroes|Specialist's Tier 1 PKM]]. The Tier 1 Elite M249 is statistically identical to [[Vickers#Battlefield Heroes|The Super Cheeser]].

<gallery>
BFH Tier 1 Elite M249 Icon.png|The icon for the Tier 1 Elite M249.
BFH Tier 1 Elite M249 Render.png|The render of the Tier 1 Elite M249.
BFH MoH Royal Weapons Promo.jpg|Promotional image featuring the Tier 1 Elite M249.
</gallery>

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===Scoped Arctic M249===
{{Infobox/weapon
|image      = [[File:BFH Scoped Arctic M249.png]]
|name       = Scoped Arctic M249
|faction    = [[File:Royal Army Flag.png|20px]] [[Royal Army]]
|kit        = [[Gunner]]
|damage     = *Close Range 2-6
*Medium Range 5-13
*Long Range 2-9
|cost       = See cost table
|magazine   = 110 rounds
|reload     = 4 seconds
|rof        = 600 rpm
|range      = Moderate
[[File:BFH Moderate Machine Gun Damage Table 1.png]]
|velocity   = 600 m/s
|lifetime   = 0.5 seconds
|maxrange   = 300 meters
|recoil     = 0
|drop       = 0
|spreadinc  = <center>1.5 <small>(Unscoped)</small><br />1.4 <small>(Scoped)</small></center>
|mult       = Critical - +8 damage (7 % chance)
|fire       = Automatic}}
{{Quote|This super mid-ranged MG not only has a unique arctic camo look, but also comes equipped with a functional scope that lets you zoom in to take out the enemy!|In-Game Description}}

The '''Scoped Arctic M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'', released with the [[Battlefield Heroes: Christmas 2010|Christmas 2010]] update. It is available to the [[Gunner]] class of the [[Royal Army]]. It is the counterpart of the [[National Army]] [[PKM#Battlefield Heroes|Scoped Arctic PKM]]. The Scoped Arctic M249 is statistically identical to the [[Vickers#Battlefield Heroes|Maxwell's Super Machinegun]], barring the addition of a usable scope.

<gallery>
BFH Scoped Arctic M249 Icon.png|The icon for the Scoped Arctic M249.
BFH Scoped Arctic M249 Stats.png|Stats of the Scoped Arctic M249.
BFH MoH Machinegun Stats.png|Stats of the Scoped Arctic M249.
BFH Scoped Arctic M249 Render.png|The render of the Scoped Arctic M249.
BFH Christmas 2010 Weapons.png|Promotional image featuring the Scoped Arctic M249.
</gallery>

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===Cost===
{|class="wikitable"
! Weapon
! 1 day
! 3 days
! 7 days
! 14 days
! 30 days
! Forever
|-
| M249
| {{p4fh|999}}
| -
| -
| {{p4fh|1,689}}<br />{{bfunds|250}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|420}} <small>(Former)</small>
| {{p4fh|2,249}}<br />{{bfunds|560}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|335}} <small>(Former)</small>
| {{bfunds|1,120}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|670}} <small>(Former)</small>
|-
| Stolen M249
| {{p4fh|999}}
| {{p4fh|599}}<br />{{bfunds|140}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|85}} <small>(Former)</small>
| -
| -
| {{p4fh|2,509}}<br />{{bfunds|625}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|375}} <small>(Former)</small>
| {{p4fh|5,019}}<br />{{bfunds|1,250}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|750}} <small>(Former)</small>
|-
| Golden M249
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center"| {{w|2010 FIFA World Cup}} reward
|-
| Stolen Golden M249
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center"| {{w|2014 FIFA World Cup}} reward
|-
| Tier 1 Elite M249
| {{p4fh|1,119}}<br />{{p4fh|999}}
| -
| -
| -
| {{p4fh|2,409}}
| {{p4fh|7,199}}
|-
| Scoped Arctic M249
| {{p4fh|999}}
| -
| -
| -
| {{p4fh|2,409}}<br />{{bfunds|600}} <small>(Former)</small>
| {{p4fh|4,899}}<br />{{bfunds|1,200}} <small>(Former)</small>
|}

{{Weapons/BFH}}

==Battlefield: Bad Company 2==
{{Infobox/weapon
|image = [[File:BFBC2 M249 SAW ICON.png|256px]]
|name = M249 SAW
|damage = 14.3 - 11.2
|mult = 2.1x Head
|magazine = 200 rounds
|level = 1100 exp
|reload = 8.2 seconds
|rof = 800 rpm
|recoil = Low-Medium
|fire = Fully Automatic
|source = <ref>[http://denkirson.xanga.com/722757523/bad-company-2/ Bad Company 2 <nowiki>|</nowiki> DenKirson on Xanga] - retrieved March 11, 2010</ref>
|video = [[File:M249 SAW]]
|sound = [[File:Battlefield Bad Company 2 - M249 SAW Sound]]
|hud = [[File:BFBC2 M249 HUD.png]]
|range = [[File:BFBC2 M249 Range.png|155px]]
|kit = [[File:BFBC2 Medic Icon.gif]] [[Medic]]
|slot = Primary Weapon
|maxammo = 200+200 (without Ammo Upgrade) <br> 400+200 (with Ammo Upgrade)}}
{{Quote|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 description}}

The '''M249 SAW''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'' and only appears in multiplayer. It 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 when tap firing 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 and to maintain accurate fire with tap firing technique.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
M249SAWStatsBC2.png|The M249 SAW's in-game description and stats evaluation.
M249 SAW BFBC2.png|The M249 SAW.
M249 SAW Red Dot BC2.png|M249 with [[Red Dot Sight]] mounted.
M249 SAW ACOG BC2.png|M249 with [[4X Scope]] mounted.
M249 Reloading BC2.png|One frame from the reload sequence.
BC2 M249 IS.png|The M249 SAW's iron sights.
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BFBC2}}

==Battlefield: Bad Company 2 iOS==
The M249 is a weapon in ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2 iOS]]''.

<gallery>
bfbc2iosm249.png|The M249 in ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2'' iOS.
</gallery>

==Battlefield Play4Free==
{{Infobox/weapon
|image = [[File:M249 Render BFP4F.png|256px]]
|name = M249 SAW
|level = 20
|damage = 27 - 17
|mult = *Headshot x2.1
|magazine = 80 rounds
|cost = 300 [[File:PF4 Credits.png|15px]] (one day)<br>45000 [[File:PF4 Credits.png|15px]] (forever)<br>69 [[File:P4F Funds.png|15px]] (one day)<br>179 [[File:P4F Funds.png|15px]] (7 days)<br>499 [[File:P4F Funds.png|15px]] (30 days)<br>1249 [[File:P4F Funds.png|15px]] (forever)
|rof = 600 rpm
|recoil = 
|fire = Automatic
|source = ''Battlefield Play4Free'' game files
|sound = Firing the M249<br>
[[File:Battlefield Play4Free - M249 Sound|155px]]
|video = <center>[[File:Battlefield Play4Free - M249 SAW|248px]]</center>|startammo = 160
|reload = 7.3 sec|kit = [[File:Medic Symbol.png|20px]] Medic|maxammo = 400|vel = 550 m/s|maxrange = 220m}}
{{Quote|The Belgium made LMG is very reliable and easy to operate. Its high cyclic rate provides exceptional round on target. In the US Armed Forces it is known as the M249 and is their standard issue squad automatic weapon.|In-game Description}}

The '''M249 SAW''' is a purchasable elite weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'' for the Medic Kit. It features a 80-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 brake, 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. This means 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. Since Dec 1st, 2011 update, M249 SAW features black paint scheme, with a special desert camo skin available through "Desert supply drop" only.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
M249stats.png|The Stats and Description of the M249 SAW in [[Battlefield Play4Free|Play4Free]]
M249-reference.jpg|M249 sights
M249-Holo-reference.jpg|M249 with Holo-sights
M249 BFP4F.png|The M249 SAW in ''Battlefield Play4Free'' on the deck of the [[USS Essex]] at [[Oman]].
M249 BFP4F IS.png|The M249 SAW's iron sights.
M249D Large P4F.png|Desert camo render.
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BFP4F}}

==Battlefield 3==
{{Infobox/weapon
|image = [[File:BF3 M249 ICON.png|256px]]
|name = M249
|damage = 25 - 18.4
|magazine = 100 rounds<br>200 rounds with Extended Magazine
|rof = 800 RPM
|level = 11,000 [[Support]] score
|maxrange = 930m
|recoil = 0.4 up<br>0.4 left<br>0.4 right
|recoil1st = 2.2x
|recoildec = 12
|fire = Full-automatic
|faction = [[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px]] [[United States Marine Corps]]<br>[[File:Flag of Russia.svg|20px]] [[Russian Ground Forces]]
|kit = [[File:BF3 Support Icon.png|20px]] [[Support]]|video = <center>[[File:Battlefield 3 M249|246px]]</center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|<nowiki>]]</nowiki></center>|sound = 
|unlocks = [[Deployable Bipod|Bipod]]<br>[[M145|M145 MGO]] <small>(10 kills)</small><br>[[Flash suppressor|Flash Suppressor]] <small>(20 kills)</small><br>[[Extended Magazine]] <small>(30 kills)</small><br>[[Tactical flashlight|Tactical Light]] <small>(40 kills)</small><br>[[Holographic Sight|Holographic]] <small>(50 kills)</small><br>[[Foregrip]] <small>(60 kills)</small><br>[[Laser Sight]] <small>(70 kills)</small><br>[[Red Dot Sight (attachment)#Battlefield 3|Reflex]] <small>(80 kills)</small><br>[[Suppressor]] <small>(90 kills)</small><br>[[IRNV scope|IRNV]] <small>(100 kills)</small><br>[[ACOG]] <small>(125 kills)</small><br>[[PK-A]] <small>(150 kills)</small><br>[[PKA-S]] <small>(175 kills)</small><br>[[Kobra]] <small>(200 kills)</small><br>[[PSO-1]] <small>(235 kills)</small>
|startammo = 200 + 100 rounds (MP)<br>200 + 200 rounds (MP with Extended Magazine)
|maxammo = 500 + 100 rounds ([[Co-op]])<br>400 + 100 rounds (MP)<br>400 + 200 rounds (MP with Extended Magazine)
|reload = 6.2 seconds
|vel = 620m/s
|spreadz = '''Standing''': 0.5 (static) 1.5 (moving) '''Crouching''': 0.4 (static) 1.0 (moving) '''Prone''': 0.2 (static) 1.0 (moving)
|spreaduz = '''Standing''': 5.0 (static) 6.0 (moving) '''Crouching''': 4.0 (static) 5.0 (moving) '''Prone''': 3.0 (static) 5.0 (moving)
|spreadinc = 0.1
|spreaddec = 15
|source = http://symthic.com/?s=bf3<small>Retrieved Sept. 25th</small><br>http://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-3/M249
|slot = Main weapon
|supp = 7.0%
|ammotype = 5.56x45mm NATO
|dogtag = '''Proficiency''' <br> [[File:m249dogtag.png]] <br> '''Master''' <br> [[File:m249dogtagmaster.png]]|icon=[[File:Battlefield 3 M249 HUD ICON.png|150px]]}}
{{Quote|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 description}}

The '''M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield 3]]''.

===Singleplayer===
The M249 is used by some US Marines and is usable in [[Operation Swordbreaker]] and sports a [[Bipod]], an [[ACOG]] Scope and an [[Extended Magazine]]. It can kill in two to three shots.

===Co-Op===
The M249 is Player 2's default primary weapon in the missions [[Operation Exodus]] and [[Exfiltration]].

In the former, it comes with a Holographic Sight and Bipod. It can also be picked up by Player 1 in supply drops around the level. In the latter, it comes with a 4x IRNV sight and Foregrip.

===Multiplayer===
The M249 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 [[Deployable Bipod|bipod]].

Comparatively speaking, the M249 is arguably one of the most versatile machine guns though it has its faults. The standard damage profile of the M249; mainly because of the 5.56x45mm NATO used mainly on ARs, makes recoil surprisingly little allowing for accurate full-auto fire with the expense of high spread. Furthermore, the fire rate means enemies are dropped quickly despite the relative damage handicap of the M249 by comparison to some other machine guns.

The weapon'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. Unfortunately due to the high RPM output, the M249 suffers from one of the worst spreads when firing, as well as making it empty its magazine faster, although this can be remedied with the use of the [[Extended Magazine]] attachment. 

{{Fore|attachments pictures|M249/Attachments}}

===Gallery===
<gallery>
vlcsnap-2011-07-21-15h24m31s187.png|Aiming though a scope mounted on a M249.
battlefield-3-m249-5.jpg|The M249 in gameplay.
BF3 M249 Render.png|A High-Quality render of the  M249.
M249 SAW Side Render BF3.png|Side render of the M249.
Battlefield 3 M249 Rest.png|'''M249'''.
M249 Suppressor BF3.png|M249 with a suppressor attachment
Battlefield 3 M249 Iron sight.png|Iron sights.
BF3 M249 Left Side.jpg|Left side of the M249
BF3 M249 Right Side.jpg|Right side of the M249
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BF3}}

==Battlefield 3: Aftershock==
The '''M249''' is one of the four selectable primary weapons in ''[[Battlefield 3: Aftershock]]''. Unlike the other three, the M249 can only be unlocked when the player watches a trailer for the movie ''Act of Valor'' from an advertisement in the game. However, due to a bug, the M249 will not appear on the weapon selection screen, no matter how many times the player watches the trailer over and over again.

{{Features/BF3A}}

==Battlefield 4==
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{{Infobox/weapon
|name = M249
|image = [[File:bf4 m249.png|256px]]
|damage = 25 - 18
|unlocks = [[Holo|Holo (1x)]] <small>(10 kills)</small><br>[[Magnifier|Magnifier (2x)]] <small>(20 kills)</small><br>[[Muzzle Brake]] <small>(30 kills)</small><br>[[Stubby Grip]] <small>(40 kills)</small><br>[[M145|M145 (3.4x)]] <small>(50 kills)</small><br>[[Laser Sight]] <small>(60 kills)</small><br>[[Compensator]] <small>(70 kills)</small><br>[[Reflex| Reflex (RDS)]] <small>(80 kills)</small><br>[[Flash Light]] <small>(90 kills)</small><br>[[Ergo Grip]] <small>(100 kills)</small><br>[[Suppressor]] <small>(110 kills)</small><br>[[ACOG|ACOG (4x)]] <small>(120 kills)</small><br>[[Angled Grip]] <small>(130 kills)</small><br>[[Heavy Barrel]] <small>(140 kills)</small><br>
|mult = 
|magazine =200 rounds
|level = Complete [[Battlefield 4 Singleplayer Assignments|Final Duty]]
|startammo = 200 + 200 rounds
|maxammo = 200 + 200 rounds (SP)
|rof = 800 RPM
|reload =
|range = [[File:LMG Range.png|185px]]
|recoil = 
|fire = Automatic|ammotype = 5.56x45mm NATO}}

The '''M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield 4]]'' and was first seen in the [[Battlefield 4: "Fishing in Baku" Gameplay Reveal Trailer|Fishing in Baku trailer]].

===Singleplayer===
The M249 is a collectible found in [[Tashgar]] in the park between the broken cars and trees to the left of the entrance. It is equipped with an [[M145]] along with a [[Flash Light]], [[Heavy Barrel]] and [[Bipod]]. It sports an Atomic Desert finish. It is unlocked for multiplayer upon the completion of the [[Battlefield 4 Singleplayer Assignments|Final Duty]] assignment.

===Multiplayer===
The M249 functions very much like it did in Battlefield 3. Firerate remains the same at 800 RPM, remaining a controllable weapon despite the high rate of fire, and the iron sights are easy to use. It uses 200-round box magazines as default. The M249 unlocks the US attachments first, and Russian and Chinese unlocks must be acquired through Battlepacks.

As opposed to the version in Battlefield 3, the M249 in Battlefield 4 has an as-issued dark steel color instead of the common green camo several weapons had in the previous game.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
BF4 M249 model.png|'''M249'''
BF4 M249-1.png|First person view
BF4 M249-2.png|Iron sights
BF4 M249-3.png|Reloading
BF4 M249-4.png|Cocking
BF4 249.jpg|The M249 being held by Irish.
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BF4}}

==Battlefield Hardline==
{{Stub/section}}
{{Infobox/weapon
|name = M249
|image = [[File:BFHL M249.png|250px]]
|fire = Automatic
|kit =
|slot = }}

The '''M249''' is a vehicle weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Hardline]]''. It is the gunner's primary weapon on [[Counter Attack Truck]]s, and is used by the rear gunner the [[Armored SUV]] and [[Intervention SUV]].

It was originally a portable weapon as well during Beta, but was removed after light-machine guns were moved from the [[Enforcer]] kit to [[Battle Pickup]]s.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
BFHL trailer M249.png|The '''M249''' being used by a [[Criminal]] [[Enforcer]] in the [[Rescue]] trailer.
</gallery>

{{Weapons/BFHL}}

==Battlefield 2042==

Two versions of the '''M249 SAW''' are featured in [[Battlefield Portal]] as part of the [[Battlefield 2042: Master of Arms|Season 2: Master of Arms]] update. 
{{Infobox/weapon
|name        = M249 SAW 
|image       = [[File:M249 SAW BF2042 BC2 RENDER .png|100px|thumb]]
|kit         = [[Medic/Battlefield 2042#BC2 Medic|Medic]]
|slot        = Primary
|level       = Default
|fire        = Automatic<br />Semi-Automatic
|rof         = 800 RPM
|ammotype    = 
|magazine    = 200 rounds
|toprail     = [[Iron sights|Iron Sights]]
|underbarrel = 
}}
{{Quote|The Squad Automatic Weapon is a belt-fed suppressive fire, light machine gun. It chambers the NATO 5.56 round with a 200 round capacity.|In-game description}}

{{Infobox/weapon
|name        = M249 SAW 
|image       = [[File:M249 SAW BF2042 BF3 RENDER.png|100px|thumb]]
|kit         = [[Support/Battlefield 2042#BF3 Support|Support]]
|slot        = Primary
|level       = Default
|fire        = Automatic<br />Semi-Automatic
|rof         = 800 RPM
|ammotype    = 
|magazine    = 200 rounds
|toprail     = [[Iron sights|Iron Sights]]
|underbarrel = 
}}

===Gallery===
===Bad Company 2===
<gallery>
BF2042.BC2_M249_Idle.png
BF2042.BC2_M249_ADS.png|Iron sights
BF2042.BC2_M249_Plus_no_hud.png|Plus menu (No HUD)
BF2042.BC2_M249_Reload_1.png|Reloading
BF2042.BC2_M249_Reload_2.png
BF2042.BC2_M249_Reload_3.png
BF2042.BC2_M249_Reload_4.png
</gallery>
===Battlefield 3===
<gallery>
BF2042.BF3_M249_Idle.png
BF2042.BF3_M249_ADS.png
BF2042.BF3_M249_Plus_no_hud.png|Plus menu (No HUD)
BF2042.BF3_M249_Reload_1.png|Reloading
BF2042.BF3_M249_Reload_2.png
</gallery>

{{Weapons/Portal}}

==Trivia==
===Battlefield Play4Free===
*The Holosight M249 and FN Minimi Para were originally separate variations of the default M249, different firing rates, values, and attachments. They were later removed from the game though the M249 gained the option to equip a holographic sight.

===Battlefield 3===
*The M249 Proficiency Dog Tag shows the FN Minimi/M249 Para used in ''Battlefield Bad Company'', ''Battlefield Bad Company 2'', and ''Battlefield Play4Free''.

*In the ''[[Battlefield 3: Paris Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer]]'', the M249 is seen in the kill feed as the "M-249." The hyphen was removed in the full game.

*In the [[Battlelog]] Alpha it was referred to as the "MP60".

*As other guns, this weapon model whas direct ported from Medal of Honor 2010, another game where DICE worked making it's multiplayer using Frostbite engine.

===Battlefield 4===
*There is a bug where players cannot unlock the M249, even if they complete the requirements.

*Even if this LMG has a 200 rounds magazine, this is modeled after a 100 rounds model.

*It can be read on the right side of the gun "MK 46 MOD 0 US MARINES". The MK46 MOD 0 is the correct name of this weapon, which is the BF3 and BF4 is modeled after, a variant adapted to the requeriments of US special operations missions. 

===Battlefield Hardline===
*After LMGs were removed from the [[Enforcer]] kit and turned into [[Battle Pickup]]s, the M249 remained as a pickup up to ''Hardline<nowiki>'s</nowiki>'' Open Beta, when it was removed as an infantry weapon. This was probably due to it being less useful than the [[M240B]], which does more damage, and being too similar to the [[MG36]].

*The [[SCAR-H]] License patch shows the M249 SAW instead of the SCAR-H.

==External links==
*[[wikipedia:M249|M249 on Wikipedia]]
*[http://world.guns.ru/machine/usa/m249-saw-e.html M249 on Modern Firearms]

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