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.
| Function | General Purpose Machine Gun |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN Herstal) |
| Designed | 1958 |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Modes | Fully automatic |
| Feed | Belt-fed |
| Rate of fire | 750-1000 rounds per minute |
| Ammunition | Ball and tracer |
| Calibre | 7.62 mm |
| Range | 800 metres (maximum effective) |
Function
Small arms