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The Medium Machine Gun (MMG) MAG, manufactured by Small Arms Factory (SAF), a unit of Ordnance Factory Organization, Kanpur, is set to make its mark in the European market. Several European companies have expressed strong interest in acquiring these high-performance weapons.
The MAG gun, designed to serve as a medium machine gun, is known for its reliability and effectiveness. It is a fully automatic, air-cooled, belt-fed, gas-operated weapon capable of delivering sustained high rates of fire in bursts. The gun features an open breech design, preventing the risk of cartridge explosions (cook-offs) even after prolonged firing.
To ensure optimal performance and longevity, the MAG gun is equipped with a heavy/light barrel with a chromium-plated bore and chamber. The weapon is supplied with a spare barrel, allowing for quick and easy replacement to prevent overheating and reduce barrel wear.
The gun is fed from left to right with disintegrating link belts and ejects empty cartridge cases downwards. Its specifications include:
- Caliber: 7.62 mm
- Weight of Gun: 11 kgs
- Overall Length: 1048 mm
- Rate of Fire: Adjustable 600 to 1000 rounds/minute
- Maximum Range: 1800 meters
- Belt: Disintegrating Link
- Total Number of Components: 219
- Sight: Rear Aperture Graduated Steps of 100 meters (folded down 200 to 800 meters, extender 800 to 1800 meters)
- Barrel:
- Length of Barrel: 545 mm
- Bore Diameter: H 7.655/L 7.61 mm
- Number of Grooves: 4
- Pitch of Rifling: 1 Turn in 305 mm
- Twist of Rifling: Right Hand
The export of the MAG gun to Europe is a significant milestone for the Indian defense industry. It showcases the quality and competitiveness of Indian-made weapons and opens up new markets for the Ordnance Factory Organization.
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