FN MAG
The FN MAG® is a world-renowned general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. Trusted by armed forces in over 90 countries, it is recognized for its exceptional reliability, durability, and sustained fire capability in the most demanding conditions.
Featuring a gas-operated system, quick-change barrel, and robust construction, the FN MAG delivers consistent performance across multiple configurations, including infantry, vehicle-mounted, and coaxial applications.
7.62x51mm
Caliber
Gas Operated
Operation
1,230mm
Weapon Length
487.5 mm
Rifled Portion Length
630 mm
Overall Length
Belt
Feeding
11.8 kg
Weapon Weight
650-1 000 RPM
Rate of Fire
Specifications
Construction
The FN MAG is a Belgian-designed 7.62×51 mm NATO general-purpose machine gun built as a gas-operated, air-cooled automatic weapon with a long-stroke piston and open-bolt action, featuring a robust stamped and riveted receiver, quick-change chrome-lined barrel, and options for polymer or traditional furniture.
Key Features
Renowned worldwide for reliability and versatility, it fires belt-fed ammunition with an adjustable gas regulator and rates of fire between about 650-1,000 rpm, can be deployed on bipods, tripods, and vehicle or naval mounts, includes iron sights and a MIL-STD-1913 rail for optics, and serves in infantry, vehicle, and aircraft roles in more than 80 countries.
Maintenance
Routine maintenance of the FN MAG consists of regular cleaning and lubrication of the gas system, barrel, bolt carrier group, and feed mechanism, inspection of wear points (including the barrel and belt feed components), and adherence to manufacturer and armorer-level service procedures to ensure sustained reliability and performance under high usage.