FN Herstal · Machine-Gun · In Production · 1958
| Weight (empty) | 11790 g (415.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1260 mm (49.61") |
| Barrel Length | 630 mm (24.80") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s (2756 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3350 J (2471 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d'Appui Général, meaning General Purpose Machine Gun) is a Belgian 7.62x51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun designed in the early 1950s by Ernest Vervier at Fabrique Nationale. Entering production in 1958, the MAG combines the proven feed mechanism of the German MG 42 with the inverted gas operation system derived from the Browning BAR. It features a gas-operated, open-bolt design with a quick-change barrel system requiring less than 6 seconds for replacement. The weap...
Country of Origin: Belgium
Designer: Ernest Vervier