Which statement defines the 240 rapid rate?

• A. 100 rpm, 6-8 rnd burst, 4-5 sec pause, barrel change every 10 min
• B. 550-650 rpm, continuous burst, barrel change every 1 min
• C. 200 rpm, 6-8 rnd burst, 2-3 sec pause, barrel change every 2 min
• D. More than 40 rpm, 6-9 rnd burst, 5-10 sec pause, barrel change every hour or if damaged

Answer: (C)

Rapid rate on the M240 is defined by firing about 200 rounds per minute, in bursts of roughly 6–8 rounds with short pauses of 2–3 seconds between bursts, and changing the barrel about every 2 minutes. This combination keeps firepower manageable while preventing overheating and preserving control and accuracy. The other options push the rate too high or too low, pair bursts and pauses with unsuitable timings, or specify barrel-change intervals that don’t match the rapid-rate guidelines, making them inconsistent with the standard rapid-rate setting.