Characteristics
| Calibre | 7.62x51mm NATO |
|---|---|
| Operating principle | Gas operated, open breech |
| Overall length | 1,263mm |
| Weapon width | 118.7mm |
| Weapon width with bipod extended | 408mm |
| Weapon width with bipod folded | 160mm |
| Weapon height | 263mm |
| Weapon height with bipod extended | 318mm |
| Weapon height with bipod folded | 225mm |
| Weapon weight | 11.790 kg |
| Barrel type | Long |
| Barrel weight | 3 kg |
| Barrel length | 630mm |
| Buttstock type | Fixed |
| Cyclic rate of fire | 650 to 1,000m |
| Feed | Belt |
| Firing mode | Full auto |
| Handguard type | N/A |
| Role | General Purpose Machine Gun |
The MAG 58 is a belt fed machine gun firing belt fed 7.62mm ammunition. It can be used as a light support weapon or mounted on a tripod with better sights in an extended range role.
Sustained Fire Capability
Belt feeding guarantees high volumes of fire.
The MAG is fitted with a quick change barrel which makes replacement of a hot barrel possible in less than 6 seconds.
Also, the MAG fires from an open breech, which suppresses any risk of cook-off.
Long Range Capability
The MAG machine gun fires 7.62x51mm NATO rounds which are perfectly suited to medium machine gun applications and offer an effective range upto 1,000m when fired from a bipod or up to 1,500m when fired from a tripod.
Highly Reliable and Accurate
Throughout the years, the MAG machine gun has proven reliability in all combat conditions.
This is achieved thanks to:
- An adjustable gas regulator
- A primary extraction
- A two-step feed
- long life of major parts
The MAG machine gun also provides superiority on the battlefield during defensive or offensive operations.
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