The 7.62MM MAG 58 General Support Machine Gun (GSMG) is a fully automatic crew-serviced weapon that is usually mounted on the starboard side door of Navy's helicopters.  Ammunition usually consists of a combination of ball and tracer rounds belt-fed from 200 round ammunition containers. A brass catch bag that holds 400 empty cases hangs under the gun.

The MAG 58 is also used as a light support weapon (LSW) on ships and LHD landing craft (LLC),it is normally fired from a bipod but can be connected to a mount. It is equipped with a laser for targeting which also has illuminating capabilities for night usage. The maximum effective range of the GSMG MAG 58 in the LSW role is 800 metres.

FunctionGeneral Purpose Machine Gun
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale Herstal (FN Herstal)
Designed1958
ActionGas-operated
ModesFully automatic
FeedBelt-fed
Rate of fire750-1000 rounds per minute
AmmunitionBall and tracer
Calibre7.62 mm
Range800 metres (maximum effective)

Function

Small arms