MAG 58 M Pintle Weapon System

The MAG 58 M Pintle Weapon System for multirole aircraft, 7.62 x 51 mm is shown within this article and has its Product range, Missions, Benefits and Technical Data.

Missions

• Suppressive fire against troops and unarmored carriers
• Suppressive fire in landing zones
• Training

Benefits

• A .7.62 MAG 58M machine gun especially designed by FN HERSTAL for airborne operations
  • high firing rate for "short time on target" (1,000 rpm)
  • spade grips for increased control
  • quick change barrel
  • no cook-off problems (open bolt firing)
• High hit probability. This weapon system is very easy to control because
  • its balance during firing is outstanding
  • the recoil forces are absorbed (elastic craddle)
• Pintle connections which are specifically designed for each aircraft and available in three different basic versions :
  • floor pintle connection
  • window pintle connection
  • external pintle connection
• A 7.62 mm Pintle head especially developped for MAG 58M airborne operations
  • light weight
  • recoil attenuation
  • locking positions in azimuth and elevation for increased safety
  • wide angles of operation (vertical +5°, +1.5°, -30° and 45° / -60° ; horizontal,180° ;
    stops are adapted to helicopter)
  • spent cases and link collector
• Compatible with a wide range of "mission tailored" ammunition

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