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[[File:M249 real life.jpg|thumb|262px|The M249 in reality.]]
  
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The '''M249 SAW/LMG''' is the US produced version of 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.
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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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{{For|the regular variants of these guns|Vickers#Battlefield Heroes}}
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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'''.
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===M249===
 
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|image = [[File:BFH M249.png|250px]]
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|image =
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|name = M249
  
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BFH M249.png|Standard
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|damage = * Close range - 3-7
  
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BFH Golden M249.png|Golden
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* Medium range - 7-15
  
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* Long range - 5-12
  
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|name = M249
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|magazine = 120 Rounds
  
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|faction = [[File:Royal Army Flag.png|20px]] [[Royal Army]]<br />[[File:National Army Flag.png|20px]] [[National Army]] <small>(Stolen)</small>
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|level = 1
  
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|kit = [[Gunner]]
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|rof = 360 RPM
  
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|damage = *Close Range 3-7
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|range = Long
  
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*Medium Range 7-15
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|used = [[Royal Army]] [[National Army]] (stolen)
  
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*Long Range 5-12
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|mult = *Critical - +8 damage (8 % chance)
  
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|cost = See cost table
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|reload = 4 Seconds
  
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|magazine = 120 rounds
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|fire = Automatic}}
  
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|reload = 4 seconds
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|rof = 450 rpm
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|range = Long
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[[File:BFH Long Machine Gun Damage Table 1.png]]
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|velocity = 600 m/s
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|lifetime = 0.5 seconds
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|maxrange = 300 meters
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|recoil = 0
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|drop = 0
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|spreadinc = <center>1.3</center>
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|mult = Critical - +8 damage (8 % chance)
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|fire = Automatic}}
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{{Quote|Sound and fury all in one fierce package!|In-Game Description}}
   
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The '''M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'' that was added 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. However, as with all Gunner weapons, the M249's accuracy degrades at extreme ranges.
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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]].
   
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===Gallery===
  
 
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File:BFH_m249.png|The model of the M249 used in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]''
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BFH M249 Icon.png|The icon for the M249.
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BFH M249 Render.png|The render of the M249.
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BFH BC2 Royal Weapons Promo.jpg|Promotional image featuring the M249.
 
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====Golden M249====
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{{Crosslink/BFH|page=Bad Company 2 Weapons|1=60}}
  
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{{Quote|Super shiny M249 to show off to your friends!|In-Game Description}}
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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.
   
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===Tier 1 M249===
  
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BFH Golden M249 Render.png|The render of the Golden M249.
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|image = [[File:Tier1 M249.png|250px]]
  
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|name = Tier 1 Elite M249
  
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|damage = *Close Range - 5-13
 
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*Medium Range - 3-9
  
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*Long Range - 2-6
  
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|magazine = 130 Rounds
  
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|level = 1
  
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|rof = 600 RPM
  
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|range = Short
  
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|used = [[Royal Army]]
  
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|mult = *Critical - +8 damage (6 % chance)
  
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|reload = 4 Seconds
  
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|fire = Automatic}}
  
   
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The '''Tier 1 Elite M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'' that was added in the [[w:c:medalofhonor:Medal of Honor (2010)|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 its low accuracy means it is less effective at longer ranges.
  
   
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===Tier 1 Elite M249===
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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, specialized weapons, such as shotguns and knifes, can be superior at those ranges.
  
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{{Infobox/weapon
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|image = [[BFH Tier 1 Elite M249.png]]
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|name = Tier 1 Elite M249
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|faction = [[File:Royal Army Flag.png|20px]] [[Royal Army]]
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|kit = [[Gunner]]
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|damage = *Close Range 5-13
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*Medium Range 3-9
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*Long Range 2-6
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|cost = See cost table
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|magazine = 130 rounds
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|reload = 4 seconds
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|rof = 900 rpm
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|range = Short
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[[File:BFH Short Machine Gun Damage Table 1.png]]
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|velocity = 600 m/s
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|lifetime = 0.5 seconds
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|maxrange = 300 meters
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|recoil = 0
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|drop = 0
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|spreadinc = <center>1.5</center>
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|mult = Critical - +8 damage (6 % chance)
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|fire = Automatic}}
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{{Quote|An Elite MG best suited to close range encounters.|In-Game Description}}
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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]].
   
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===Gallery===
  
 
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Elite M249 BFH.png|The model of the Tier 1 Elite M249
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BFH Tier 1 Elite M249 Icon.png|The icon for the Tier 1 Elite M249.
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BFH Tier 1 Elite M249 Render.png|The render of the Tier 1 Elite M249.
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BFH MoH Royal Weapons Promo.jpg|Promotional image featuring the Tier 1 Elite M249.
 
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{{Crosslink/BFH|page=Medal Of Honor Weapons|1=60}}
  
   
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===SOF M249===
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===Scoped Arctic M249===
 
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|image = [[File:Logo M249 Winter.png|250px]]
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|image = [[File:BFH Scoped Arctic M249.png]]
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|name = SOF M249
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|name = Scoped Arctic M249
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|faction = [[File:Royal Army Flag.png|20px]] [[Royal Army]]
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|damage = *Close Range 2-6
 
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|kit = [[Gunner]]
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|damage = *Close Range 2-6
 
*Medium Range 5-13
  
*Medium Range 5-13
 
*Long Range 2-9
  
*Long Range 2-9
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|cost = See cost table
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|magazine = 110 Rounds
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|magazine = 110 rounds
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|level = 1
  
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|reload = 4 seconds
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|rof = 450 RPM
  
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|rof = 600 rpm
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|range = Moderate
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|range = Moderate
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|feature = Zoomable Scope
  
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[[File:BFH Moderate Machine Gun Damage Table 1.png]]
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|used = [[Royal Army]] [[National Army]] (stolen)|mult = *Critical - +8 damage (7 % chance)
  
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|velocity = 600 m/s
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|reload = 4 Seconds
  
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|lifetime = 0.5 seconds
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|fire = Automatic}}
  
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|maxrange = 300 meters
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|recoil = 0
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|drop = 0
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|spreadinc = <center>1.5 <small>(Unscoped)</small><br />1.4 <small>(Scoped)</small></center>
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|mult = Critical - +8 damage (7 % chance)
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|fire = Automatic}}
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{{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}}
   
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The '''SOF M249''' is a weapon featured in ''[[Battlefield Heroes]]'' and was added as part of the ''Battlefield Heroes'' Christmas event. It differs from other variants 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.
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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.
   
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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 its scope can be very useful in the open expanses.
  
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===Gallery===
  
 
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BFH Scoped Arctic M249 Icon.png|The icon for the Scoped Arctic M249.
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SOF M249 Stats.png|Stats Performance
  
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Winter M249 BFH.png|The model of the SOF M249.
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BFH Scoped Arctic M249 Stats.png|Stats of the Scoped Arctic M249.
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BFH MoH Machinegun Stats.png|Stats of the Scoped Arctic M249.
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BFH Scoped Arctic M249 Render.png|The render of the Scoped Arctic M249.
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BFH Christmas 2010 Weapons.png|Promotional image featuring the Scoped Arctic M249.
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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{{Crosslink/BFH|page=Winter Weapons|1=60}}
  
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===Cost===
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{|class="wikitable"
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! Weapon
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! 1 day
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! 3 days
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! 7 days
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! 14 days
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! 30 days
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! Forever
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| M249
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| {{p4fh|999}}
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| -
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| -
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| {{p4fh|1,689}}<br />{{bfunds|250}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|420}} <small>(Former)</small>
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| {{p4fh|2,249}}<br />{{bfunds|560}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|335}} <small>(Former)</small>
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| {{bfunds|1,120}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|670}} <small>(Former)</small>
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|-
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| Stolen M249
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| {{p4fh|999}}
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| {{p4fh|599}}<br />{{bfunds|140}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|85}} <small>(Former)</small>
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| -
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| -
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| {{p4fh|2,509}}<br />{{bfunds|625}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|375}} <small>(Former)</small>
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| {{p4fh|5,019}}<br />{{bfunds|1,250}} <small>(Former)</small><br />{{bfunds|750}} <small>(Former)</small>
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| Golden M249
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| colspan="6" style="text-align:center"| {{w|2010 FIFA World Cup}} reward
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| Stolen Golden M249
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| colspan="6" style="text-align:center"| {{w|2014 FIFA World Cup}} reward
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| Tier 1 Elite M249
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| {{p4fh|1,119}}<br />{{p4fh|999}}
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| -
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| -
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| -
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| {{p4fh|2,409}}
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| {{p4fh|7,199}}
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| Scoped Arctic M249
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| {{p4fh|999}}
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| -
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| -
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| -
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| {{p4fh|2,409}}<br />{{bfunds|600}} <small>(Former)</small>
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| {{p4fh|4,899}}<br />{{bfunds|1,200}} <small>(Former)</small>
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|}
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|recoil = Low-Medium
  
|recoil = Low-Medium
 
|fire = Fully Automatic
  
|fire = Fully Automatic
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|source = <ref>[http://denkirson.xanga.com/722757523/bad-company-2/ Bad Company 2 <nowiki>|</nowiki> DenKirson on Xanga] - retrieved March 11, 2010</ref>|</nowiki> DenKirson on Xanga] - retrieved March 11, 2010</ref>
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|source = <ref>[http://denkirson.xanga.com/722757523/bad-company-2/ Bad Company 2 <nowiki>|</nowiki> DenKirson on Xanga] - retrieved March 11, 2010</ref>
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|video = <center>[[File:M249 SAW|246px]]</center>
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|video = [[File:M249 SAW]]
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|sound = [[File:Battlefield Bad Company 2 - M249 SAW Sound]]
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|sound = Firing sound<br>
  
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[[File:Battlefield Bad Company 2 - M249 SAW Sound|155px]]
  
 
|hud = [[File:BFBC2 M249 HUD.png]]
  
|hud = [[File:BFBC2 M249 HUD.png]]
 
|range = [[File:BFBC2 M249 Range.png|155px]]
  
|range = [[File:BFBC2 M249 Range.png|155px]]
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{{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}}
  
{{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}}
   
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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)|Medic]] kit requiring 1100 points to unlock. It has a high rate of fire, modest recoil, and a large magazine size.
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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.
  
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.
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M249SAWStatsBC2.png|The M249 SAW's in-game description and stats evaluation.
  
M249SAWStatsBC2.png|The M249 SAW's in-game description and stats evaluation.
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BC2 M249.png|The M249 SAW at [[Laguna Alta]] in [[Conquest]].
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M249 SAW BFBC2.png|The M249 SAW.
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BC2 M249 IS.png|The M249 SAW's iron sights.
  
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M249 SAW BFBC2.png|The '''M249 SAW'''.
  
 
M249 SAW Red Dot BC2.png|M249 with [[Red Dot Sight]] mounted.
  
M249 SAW Red Dot BC2.png|M249 with [[Red Dot Sight]] mounted.
 
M249 SAW ACOG BC2.png|M249 with [[4X Scope]] mounted.
  
M249 SAW ACOG BC2.png|M249 with [[4X Scope]] mounted.
 
M249 Reloading BC2.png|One frame from the reload sequence.
  
M249 Reloading BC2.png|One frame from the reload sequence.
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bfbc2iosm249.png|The M249 in ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2'' iOS.
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BC2 M249 IS.png|The M249 SAW's iron sights.
 
</gallery>
  
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The M249 is a weapon in ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2 iOS]]''.
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bfbc2iosm249.png|The M249 in ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2'' iOS.
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==Battlefield Play4Free==
  
==Battlefield Play4Free==
 
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|video = <center>[[File:Battlefield Play4Free - M249 SAW|248px]]</center>|startammo = 160
  
|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}}
  
|reload = 7.3 sec|kit = [[File:Medic Symbol.png|20px]] Medic|maxammo = 400|vel = 550 m/s|maxrange = 220m}}
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{{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 its known as the M249 and is their standard issue squad automatic weapon.|In-game Description}}
   
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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 break, giving reason for its high damage and low recoil.
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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.
  
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.
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==Battlefield 3==
  
==Battlefield 3==
 
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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]].
  
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]].
   
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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.
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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. 
  
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. 
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==Battlefield 4==
  
==Battlefield 4==
 
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==Battlefield Hardline==
  
==Battlefield Hardline==
 
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==Trivia==
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Revision as of 07:08, 5 September 2019

This article is a Bronze Article

The M249 SAW is the US produced version of the Belgian-made 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.

Battlefield 2

"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 that will spawn near certain control points that are held by the USMC, although without usable iron sights and infinite ammo. 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.

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3D modeling

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Weapons of Battlefield 2
All Kits
Pistols - 92FS · MR-444 · QSZ-92
Equipment - Knife · Grenade (For all classes except Assault and Anti-Tank) · Night Vision (SF) · Gas Mask (SF)
Assault Kit
Assault Rifles - AK-101 · AK-47 · M16A2 · G3 · L85A2 (EF) · F2000 (SF) · SCAR-H (SF)
Equipment - M203 · GP-25 · GP-30 · AG-36 (EF) · F2000 GL (SF) · Flashbang (SF) · Smoke Grenade · Grappling Hook (SF)
Medic Kit
Anti-tank Kit
Submachine guns - MP5 · PP-19 · Type 85 · P90 (Patch 1.2/EF)
Shotguns - DAO-12
Launchers - ERYX · SRAW · RPG-7 (SF)
Equipment - Grappling Hook (SF)
Support Kit
Machine Guns - M249 SAW · Type 95 · RPK-74 · PKM · HK21 (EF) · MG36 (SF)
Equipment - Ammo Bag · Tear Gas (SF)
Special Forces Kit
Carbines - AK-74u · M4 · QBZ-97 · G36C · HK53A3 (EF) · SCAR-L (SF) · G36K (SF)
Equipment - C4 · Zip Line (SF)
Engineer Kit
Sniper Kit
Sniper Rifles - M24 · SVD · Type 88 · M95 · L96A1 (Patch 1.2/EF)
Equipment - Claymore · Zip Line (SF)
Cut Content
Weapons - M82A1 · M240G · NSV · APS (SF) · Poison Gas (SF) · Spear Gun (SF) · OC14 (SF)
Equipment - Laser Painter

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

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.

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Weapons of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
All Kits
Pistols - M92F · Glock 17 · QSZ-92 · Tariq
Assault Kit
Sniper Kit
Spec Ops Kit
Engineer Kit
Support Kit
Cut weapons

Battlefield: Bad Company

"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, 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 Terrence Sweetwater.

Multiplayer

The M249 SAW is the default 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.

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Weapons of Battlefield: Bad Company
Assault rifles
M416 · AEK971 · AUG · AN94 · F2000 (Find-All-Five) · M16 · XM8
Shotguns
870MCS · S20K · T194 · SPAS15 · USAS12 (Find-All-Five) · SPAS12 · NS2000
Sniper rifles
M24 · SV98 · GOL · VSS · QBU88 (Find-All-Five) · SVU · M95
Compact assault rifles
SCAR · AKS74u · 9A91 · XM8C · UZI (Find-All-Five) · UMP45 · PP2000
Light machine guns
M249 · PKM · QJY88 · MG3 · M60 (Find-All-Five) · XM8 LMG · MG36
Sidearms
M9 · MP443 · MP412
Rocket launchers
Grenade launchers
M203 · GP30 · XM320 · GL1
Gadgets

Battlefield Heroes

For the regular variants of these guns, see 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

"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 Gets Bad Company update. It is available to the Gunner class of the Royal Army. It is the counterpart of the National Army PKM. A stolen variant of the M249 is also available to the National Army. The M249 is statistically identical to the Bernie's Super Bone Chewer.

Golden M249

"Super shiny M249 to show off to your friends!"

— In-Game Description

The Golden M249 is a golden weapon variant featured in Battlefield Heroes, released with the Football Fiesta 2010 update. It is available to the Gunner class of the Royal Army. It is the counterpart of the National Army Golden PKM. To obtain the Golden M249, a player must have purchased a face paint of the championship football team (Spain) from a promotional event during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A stolen variant of the Golden M249 is also available to the National Army, released for the Football Fiesta 2014 update.


Tier 1 Elite M249

"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 Medal of Honor 2010 update. It is available to the Gunner class of the Royal Army. It is the counterpart of the National Army Specialist's Tier 1 PKM. The Tier 1 Elite M249 is statistically identical to The Super Cheeser.


Scoped Arctic M249

"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 Christmas 2010 update. It is available to the Gunner class of the Royal Army. It is the counterpart of the National Army Scoped Arctic PKM. The Scoped Arctic M249 is statistically identical to the Maxwell's Super Machinegun, barring the addition of a usable scope.


Cost

Weapon 1 day 3 days 7 days 14 days 30 days Forever
M249 999P4F Funds BFH - - 1,689P4F Funds BFH
250Battlefunds (Former)
420Battlefunds (Former) 		2,249P4F Funds BFH
560Battlefunds (Former)
335Battlefunds (Former) 		1,120Battlefunds (Former)
670Battlefunds (Former)
Stolen M249 999P4F Funds BFH 599P4F Funds BFH
140Battlefunds (Former)
85Battlefunds (Former) 		- - 2,509P4F Funds BFH
625Battlefunds (Former)
375Battlefunds (Former) 		5,019P4F Funds BFH
1,250Battlefunds (Former)
750Battlefunds (Former)
Golden M249 2010 FIFA World Cup reward
Stolen Golden M249 2014 FIFA World Cup reward
Tier 1 Elite M249 1,119P4F Funds BFH
999P4F Funds BFH 		- - - 2,409P4F Funds BFH 7,199P4F Funds BFH
Scoped Arctic M249 999P4F Funds BFH - - - 2,409P4F Funds BFH
600Battlefunds (Former) 		4,899P4F Funds BFH
1,200Battlefunds (Former)
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Weapons of Battlefield Heroes
Submachine Guns
AK-74 (Specialist's Tier 1 • Scoped SOF • AK74-30 Battle Rifle) • M16 (Tier 1 Elite • Scoped SOF • M16-203 Battle Rifle) • MP40 (Rudolf's Rescue • The Kommandant • The Wacky Machine Gun • Destroyer Drone's Kommandant) • Thompson (Tommy's Typewriter • Charlie's Chopper • Greg's Greasy Gun • Brass-Bender's Chopper) • Warfighter • Nailer/Leadstorm • Surreal Super Rifle/Unrealistic Uber Rifle • Space-night Special/Plasma Forty-Five • Carlson's Crossbow/Albert's Arbalest • Side Feeder/Lucky Sprayer • Flannagan's Flame/Tobias' Toaster
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun (The Cheeser • Maxwell's Machinegun • Bernie's Bone Chewer) • lMG 08 (The Backscratcher • Rudi's Ridiculous • Wolfgang's Wonderful) • M249 SAW (Tier 1 Elite M249 • Scoped Arctic M249) • MG 131 (The Uber Backscratcher • Rudi's Uber Ridiculous • Wolfgang's Uber Wonderful) • PKM (Specialist's Tier 1 PKM • Scoped Arctic PKM) • Repeating Crossbow (Royal Repeater • National No-End Crossbow) • Vickers (The Super Cheeser • Maxwell's Super Machinegun • Bernie's Super Bone Chewer) • Max's Magnified MG/Dylan's Destructive Duplex • The Swarmer/The Rapid • Brass-Bender's Battle Arm/Destroyer Drones Demolisher • Homer's Homing Gun/Beck's Bloodhound Gun • Omega Beamer/Eraser Ray • The Anchor Drop/The Landmaker • Underworld Relic/Cryptic Hex • Colin's Cooler/Bruno's Blizzard
Shotguns
Model 1912 (Hubble's Double Trouble/Steiner's Shotgun • Stewart's Shotty/Uwe's Overpowered • Slugger/Friedrich's Fly Swatter) • Double-Barrel Shotgun (Super Slugger/Uwe's Uber Overpowered • Hubble's Super Double Trouble/Steiner's Uber Shotgun • Stewart's Super Shotty/Friedrich's Uber Fly Swatter • McGee's Matador/Bill's Buckshot) • 590 Assault Shotgun • 870 MCS Shotgun • Brute Puncher/Titan's Thunder • Steve's Sonic Boom/Sergei's Subwoofer • Steven's Sporting Shotgun/Franz's Fielding Firearm • Demonic Charge/Impure Energy
Sniper Rifles
Gewehr 43 (The Groundbreaker • The Gourmet • Stefan's Sharpshooter) • Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* (Roderick's Rifle • Oscar's Farshot • Pipsqueak's Popper) • M21 (Tier 1 Elite • Winter Camo) • SV-98 (Specialist's Tier 1 • Winter Camo) • Pattern 1914 Enfield (Roderick Super Rifle • Oscar's Super Farshot • Pipsqueak's Super Popper) • The Uber Groundbreaker • The Uber Gourmet • Stefan's Uber Sharpshooter • (Tier 1 Elite) • M95 • SVD • Subcanon Rifle/Dark Manta • Mk1 Bad Boy/Panzerhunter 39 • North Marksman's Repeater/South Sharpshooter's Repeater • Albert's Accelerator/Moritz's Magnetic Hurler • Hyper Drive Rifle/Elektro Slinger • Blanco's Bullseye/Alberto's Asesino • Steven's Sporty Sniper/Victor's Victorious Viewpoint • Whisperer VK-22/Agent's Infiltrator • Arcus Root/Bending Bone • The Frostbite/The Shivering
Sidearms
M1911 (Carl's Cold Comfort • Garreth Custom • Harry's Hand Cannon) • P08 (Ludwig's Loaded • Florenz' Flurry • Gerhart's Greatest) • C96 (Ludwig's Uber Loaded • Florenz' Uber Flurry • Gerhart's Uber Greatest) • Flintlock Pistol (Jack's Cloudmaker • Hector's Hatred) • Micro SMG • TEC-9 • Barrie's Barrel-o-Mania/Coen's Combined Crusher • Rufin's Ruffian/Goddard's Goon • Hermoso's Hexshot/Navaja's Number 6 • Carlon's Competitive Capper/Werner's Winning Weapon • Sam's Silenced Sidearm/Jimmy's Suppressed G73
Rocket Launchers
PIAT (Tank Buster • Dragon's Fire • Jack-o'-buster • Frosty The Snowgun) • PzF 44 (Faust's Panzerfist • Drake's Fire • Doom Skull • The Claus Launcher) • Cannon (Super Tank Buster • Faust's Uber Panzerfist) • Sam's SAM/Albert's Anti-Air Arrow • Ben's Bunker Blaster/Trench Wrecker • Lil' Boomer/Micro Blaster
Grenade Launchers
M32 MGL/MGL 140 • M79 (Ray's Rainmaker/Tom's Tear Trigger • Darcy's Demotivator/Dalton's Dangerzone) • The Cloak Thrower/The Shrouding • Warfighter • Grenade Launcher • M203 • GP-30
Grenades
Frag Grenade (Bill's Bomb/Steel Hand Grenade) • Benny's Beehive/Schroedinger's Nightmare
Melee
Knife (Royal Knife/Konrad's Knife • Royal's Dapper Knife/Konrad's Stylish Knife • Royal's Super Knife/Konrad's Uber Knife • Knuckleduster Dagger/Dirk's Digger) • Machete (Maimer's Machete/Madman's Machete) • Ōdachi (Sensei's Striking Edge/Satoru's Cold Steel) • Longsword (Ice/Lion's Tooth) • Space Glove (Stellar Strike/Orbital Punch)
Other
Sticky TNT • Blowtorch (Bernhardt's Blowlamp/Faust's Panzercutter) • Syringe (Dr.Ned's Needle/Dr.Siegfried's Syringe)

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

"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.

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Weapons of Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Assault rifles
Submachine guns
Light machine guns
Sniper rifles
Shotguns
Handguns
Miscellaneous

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 iOS

The M249 is a weapon in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 iOS.

Battlefield Play4Free

"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 its 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.

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Weapons of Battlefield Play4Free
Assault rifles
Submachine guns
PP-2000 · P90 · MP7 · UMP45 · MP5 · UZI · AKS-74U · 9A-91 · XM8C · PP-19 · PDW-R · AS Val · G53 · M5K · MTAR-21
Light machine guns
Sniper rifles
SV-98 · SVD · M24 · M95 · SVU-A · M14 EBR · M110 · VSS Vintorez · GOL · L96A1 · SKS · M82A3 · JNG-90 · M98B
Shotguns
Handguns
M9 Pistol (Only the Few) · MP-443 (Veteran · Elite) · M1911 (Veteran · Elite) · MP-412 REX · P226 · DEagle 50 (Steel Deagle) · 93R
Launchers
Explosives
Barrels
Ammunition and magazines
Stocks
Optics

Battlefield 3

"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 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. 

For attachments pictures, see M249/Attachments.

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Weapons of Battlefield 3
Assault Rifles
M16A3/M16A4 · AK-74M · M416 · AEK-971 · F2000 · AN-94 · G3A3 · KH2002 · FAMAS (BtK) · L85A2 (BtK) · AUG A3 (CQ) · SCAR-L (CQ)
Carbines
M4A1/M4 · AKS-74u · SCAR-H · A-91 · G36C · SG553 · G53 (BtK) · QBZ-95B (BtK) · ACW-R (CQ) · MTAR-21 (CQ)
Light Machine Guns
Sniper Rifles
Mk11 Mod 0 · SVD · SV98 · SKS · M40A5 · M98B · M39 EMR · QBU-88 (BtK) · L96 (BtK) · JNG-90 (CQ) · M417 (CQ) · M82A3 (SP)
Shotguns
Personal Defense Weapons
PP-2000 · UMP-45 · PDW-R · P90 · MP7 · AS Val · PP-19 (BtK) · M5K (CQ)
Handguns
M9 (TACT · SUPP) · MP443 (TACT · SUPP) · G17C (SUPP) · M1911 (TACT · SUPP · S-TAC) · .44 Magnum (SCOPED) · MP412 REX · G18 (SUPP) · 93R
For Gadgets of Battlefield 3, click here
For Weapon Attachments of Battlefield 3, click here


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.

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Features of Battlefield 3: Aftershock
Weapons
AK-74M · M249 SAW · M40 · UMP-45 · M9
Factions
Maps
Gamemodes

Battlefield 4

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The M249 is a weapon featured in Battlefield 4 and was first seen in the 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 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.

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Weapons of Battlefield 4
Assault Rifles
AK-12 • SCAR-H • M416 • SAR-21 • AEK-971 • FAMAS • AUG A3 • M16A4 • CZ-805 • QBZ-95-1 • ACE 23 • L85A2 (CR) • F2000 (SA) • AR-160 (NS) • Bulldog (DT) • AN-94 (WC)
Personal Defense Weapons
MX4 • PP-2000 • UMP-45 • CBJ-MS • PDW-R • CZ-3A1 • JS2 • P90 • UMP-9 • MP7 (CR) • AS VAL (SA) • SR-2 (NS) • MPX (DT) • Groza-4 (WC)
Light Machine Guns
U-100 MK5 • Type 88 LMG • LSAT • PKP Pecheneg • QBB-95-1 • M240B • MG4 • M249 • RPK-12 • RPK (CR) • M60-E4 (SA) • AWS (NS) • L86A2 (WC)
Sniper Rifles
CS-LR4 • M40A5 • Scout Elite • SV-98 • JNG-90 • 338-Recon • M98B • SRR-61 • FY-JS • L115 (CR) • GOL Magnum (SA) • SR338 (NS) • CS5 (DT)
Carbines
AK 5C • ACW-R • SG553 • AKU-12 • A-91 • ACE 52 CQB • G36C • M4 • ACE 21 CQB • Type-95B-1 • MTAR-21 (CR) • Phantom (FS) (CO) • Groza-1 (WC)
Designated Marksman Rifles
Shotguns
QBS-09 • 870 MCS • M1014 • Hawk 12G • Saiga 12K • SPAS-12 • UTS-15 • DBV-12 • DAO-12 (SA)
Sidearms
P226 • M9 • QSZ-92 • MP443 • Shorty 12G • G18 • FN57 • M1911 • 93R • CZ-75 • .44 Magnum • Compact 45 • MP412 REX • SW40 (NS) • Unica 6 (DT) • DEagle 44 (DT) • Mare's Leg (WC)
Battle Pickup
Unusable Weapons
For Weapon Attachments of Battlefield 4, click here
For Gadgets of Battlefield 4, click here

Battlefield Hardline

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The M249 is a vehicle weapon featured in Battlefield Hardline. It is the gunner's primary weapon on Counter Attack Trucks, 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 Pickups.

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Weapons of Battlefield Hardline
Operator
Assault Rifles - M16A3 · AKM · M416 · L85A2 · ARM · F2000 (ROB) · FAMAS (ROB) · RPK (ROB) · MDC (ROB) · SAR-21 (GA) · RPK-74 (BET) · AUG A3 (BET)

Carbines - RO933 · SG553 · G36C · AKS-74U · CAR-556 · ACWR

Pistols - 92FS · P226 · CZ-75 · G17
Mechanic
Submachine Guns - MP5K · M/45 · MPX · K10 · UZI · UMP-45 · P90 · FMG-9 · Scorpion (ROB) · UMP-9 (GA) · M5 Navy (GA) · AUG Para (GA) · M12S (GA) · MX4 (BET)
Revolvers - .38 Snub · .357 RS · .44 Magnum · .410 Jury
Enforcer
Shotguns - 870P Magnum · 37 Stakeout · SPAS-12 · Double-Barrel Shotgun · KSG12 (CA) · Saiga 12 (ROB) · M4 (BET)

Battle Rifles - SCAR-H · HCAR · SA-58 OSW · HK51 · FN FAL (CA) · SG510 (CA) · M39 EMR (GA)

Pistols - 45T · M1911A1 · .40 Pro · Bald Eagle
Professional
Bolt-Action - Scout Elite · R700 LTR · AWM · .300 Knockout · 388-Recon (GA) · M98B (BET)

Semi-Automatic - SOCOM 16 · SR-25 ECC · Saiga .308 · PTR-91 · M82 .416 (ROB) · RO933 M1 (GA) · SP-AR (BET)

Machine Pistols - G18C · 93R · TEC-9 · MAC-10 · MP9 (BET) · Improvised Gun (BET)
All Kits
Pistols - FN57 (ROB) · G17 Race Pistol (GA)
Machine Pistols - Dual VZ .61 (BET)

Assault Rifles - RO933 .300 BLK (BO)

Carbines - M1 (ROB)

Battle Rifles - M110K5 (BO)

Submachine Guns - M1A1 (CA) · MP7 (ROB) · M5SD (GA)

Shotguns - 1887 (GA)

Bolt-Action - AWS (GA) · M1903 (BET)

Special - A 8S (BET) · Mammoth Gun (BET) · Syndicate Gun (BET)
Battle Pickup
Light Machine Guns - M240B · MG36

Launchers - RPG-7V2 · SMAW · FIM-92 Stinger

Other - Nail Gun (CA) · Chompi (BO)
Cut Weapons
Light Machine Guns - MG4 · M249 (appears as vehicle weapon)

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 Battlelog Alpha it was referred to as the "MP60".

Battlefield 4

  • There is a bug where players cannot unlock the M249, even if they complete the requirements.

Battlefield Hardline

  • After LMGs were removed from the Enforcer kit and turned into Battle Pickups, the M249 remained as a pickup up to Hardline's 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.

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References

  1. ↑ Bad Company 2 | DenKirson on Xanga - retrieved March 11, 2010
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