GSMG MAG 58

The General Support Machine Gun (GSMG) MAG 58 is designed for general support purposes.

It can be used either as an Light Support Weapon (LSW) fired from the bipod, or be fired from a tripod in the extended range role. It can also be mounted on a tripod with a C2 sight and used in the sustained fire role. It is a fully automatic, belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated weapon, firing from the open bolt position, and is capable of a sustained high volume of fire. Stoppages can be easily and quickly remedied. The barrel is chromed internally to reduce wear.
The ammunition belt is made up of disintegrating links; factory filled and packed in 500-round containers. The belts are normally fitted in the ratio of four ball rounds to one tracer round mix, although all-ball round belts are available. The maximum effective range of the GSMG MAG 58 in the LSW role is 800 metres.

Calibre – 7.62 millimetre
Weight – 10.9 kilograms (with loaded five round magazine)
Length – 1231 millimetres
Barrel Length – 679 millimetres
Feed – Belt feed
Effective range – 800 metres
Cycle rate of fire – 750-1000 round per minute