More P90 Pics (gaming stuff)

FN P90: Here Come the Belgians

The P90 TR (left) and the standard P90

Again developed for tank, artillery and air crew, FN Herstal trialled many types of pistol ammunition before developing the 5.7x28mm cartridge. Much like a scaled down 5.56mm rifle cartridge, the 5.7 round has similar ballistic and penetration characteristics as H&K's 4.6mm round, leaving the muzzle of the 'ninety at around 6-700 metres per second.

The P90 is a blowback operated, selective fire weapon. It is fed from 50-rounds box magazines, made from transluscent polymer. The magazine is being located above the barrel, with the cartridges being aligned at 90 degrees to the barrel axis. Each magazine has built-in ramp that rotates cartridge to align it with the barrel prior to chambering it.

As with most PDW class weapons, the P90 controls are completely ambidextrous, with charging handles located at the both sides of the weapon, and the safety/fire mode selector is located below the trigger. The P90 also features downward ejection of the spent cases. Built in a bullpup configuration, and constructed largely of polymer components, the standard P90 features a built-in reflex collimator sight with 1X magnification and light sensitive reticule as well as a set conventional iron sights situated above the optic array. The variant P90 TR (tactical rail) features a rail integration system (RIS) for further tactical optimisation. Both can be used with the optional silencer/suppressor unit in conjunction with 5.7mm subsonic round.

The P90 and one point sling

Caliber: 5.7x28mm
Weight: 2.54 kg empty; 3 kg loaded with 50 round magazine
Length: 500 mm
Barrel length: 263 mm
Rate of fire: 900 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 50 rounds
Effective range: 200 meters

FN Five-seveN Wallpaper (Official FN)

Five-seveN
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P90 and Five-seveN fan blurb

Above (from Left to Right):

FN P90 A new PDW (personal Defense Weapon) that fires a 5.7 round that can easily penetrate Body Armor

FN P90 A new PDW (personal Defense Weapon) that fires a 5.7 round that can easily penetrate Body Armor

FN P90 brochure with it's specifications

Above:

FN FiveSeven

Type Double Action Only or Single Action (in Tactical model) Delayed Blowback
Chambering 5.7x28mm SS190
Height 5.40"
Length: Overall) 8.20" (208 mm)
Barrel length : 4.82" (122.5 mm)
Weight: 1.64 lbs (Empty Magazine) (ca. 620 g with empty magazine; ca. 760 g loaded)
Magazine 20 rounds

The Five-seveN pistol was designed by FN company (Belgium) as a complimentary sidearm for the P90 submachine-gun. The P90 and Five-seveN share the same ammunition, the 5.7x28mm SS190 cartridge. The SS190 ammunition looks like scaled down 5.56mm NATO round and boosts the 2.02 gram (31 grains) pointed steel and aluminum core bullet to the muzzle velocity of 650 meters per second (ca. 2130 fps) from the pistol barrel. The key idea behind that ammunition and weapons is to provide good penetration against personnel, protected by modern body armor, while keeping weapons' weight, dimensions and recoil at the reasonable levels.

The Five-seveN is a delayed blowback operated, semi-automatic firearm. It featured polymer frame with underbarrel accessory rail. The gun is available in two versions: Five-seveN standard, intended mostly for military users, and Five-seveN Tactical, intended mostly for Law Enforcement users who carry handguns as a primary weapons. The only difference between Standard and Tactical models is in the trigger type: the Five-seveN standard features Double Action Only trigger with long trigger pull and no external safeties; The Five-seveN Tactical featured Single Action trigger with short and light trigger pull and ambidextrous safety switch, located on the frame above the trigger. Both variants are striker fired, with internal firing pin safety. The sights are fixed, with optional night sights (with luminous dots inserts) available.

The Five-seveN is advertised as being capable to penetrate standard PAGST vest at 300 meters and standard CRISAT (Kevlar + titanium) vest at 100 meters.

The Five-seveN is available from FN for government or law enforcement sales only.

FN IOM 20rd Magazines - Botach

IOM 20rd Magazines

FNH-3860190093

FN IOM For Sale - Botach

FN IOM Pistol 5.7x28mm The IOM Pistol is the companion weapon to the P90 sub-machine gun. The 5.7x28mm ammunition has the capability of penetrating body armor at extended ranges, yet has less felt recoil and is less prone to over-penetration. The IOM is an easily concealable single action pistol with a 20-round magazine capacity. A maximum use has been made of composite materials in the frame and slide to result in an extremely light weight, 1.7 pound, design. The 5.7x28mm ammunition features a lead-free projectile to eliminate environmental concerns. Caliber 5.7x28mm Weight Unloaded 1.64 lbs. Height 5.4" Overall Length 8.2" Barrel Length 4.82" Magazine Capacity 10rd Civilian / 20rd Law Enforcement Trigger Mechanism Single Action Operating Principle Delayed Blowback Includes hard-case, manual, cleaning kit, cable lock, and two 10-round magazines. On Sale Only $689.00 / 20rd Hi-capacity Magazines $30.00ea Law Enforcement & Dealer Sales Only! - Call 323/293-7770 To Order

Order Form / Law Letter Needed To Order Pistol

Picture - Ammo Cans

FN Representatives and Distributors - Western US (Official FN)

	FNH USA, Inc. REPRESENTATIVES & DISTRIBUTORS
	TRANS WESTERN SALES
	Corporate Office	Representatives
	Rocky Green Trans Western Sales 2900 S. Highland Dr.,Bldg.18 Unit C LasVegas, NV 89109 T: 949-770-3367 F: 949-770-2124 e: fnhusawest@msn.com	Rocky Green T: 949-770-3367 F: 949-770-2124 e: fnhusawest@msn.com
		Kip Olson T: 970-856-9432 F: 970-856-9438 e: outwestko@aol.com
	Distributors
	A.L.D. Company, Inc. 1380 Greg Street, Suite 206 Sparks, NV 89431	London Lewis T: 755-358-0505 F: 775-358-6505 e: Mlewis@ALDCompany.com
	Arizona Gun Runners PO Box 350 4154 No. HWY 87 Pine, AZ 85544 www.azgunruner@aol.com	Gary Lovetro T: 928-476-3066 F: 928-476-3155 e: azgunruner@aol.com
	Botach Tactical 3423 W. 43rd Place LosAngeles, CA 90008 www.botach@yahoo.com	Efraim Diveroli T: 323-294-5555 F: 323-294-3542 e: efraim_botach@yahoo.com
	Davidson's West 6100 Wilkinson Drive Prescott, AZ 86301 www.davidisonsinc.com	John Werkhoven T: 800-367-5855 F: 928-776-0344 e: rnorman@davidsonsinc.com
	Richie's Guns & Ammo HC 33 Box 2858 1260 North Kim Street Wasilla, AK 99654	Richard Solberg T: 907-229-5556 F: 907-522-4530 e: AlaskaRichie@hotmail.com
	S.G. Distributing 12615 Colony Street Chino, CA 91710	Andy McCormick T: 909-590-7424 F: 909-590-7916 e: andym@turners.com
	TAC Weapons, USA Inc. 4075 West 4715 South Salt Lake City, UT 84118	Steve Palano T: 801-967-8005 F: 801-967-8144 e: guns@darnfastnet.com

Five seveN Tactical (Official FN)

	FNH USA, Inc. HANDGUNS
	Five-seveN TACTICAL The Five-seveN Pistol is the companion weapon to the P90 sub-machine gun. The 5.7x28mm ammunition has the capability of penetrating body armor at extended ranges, yet has less felt recoil and is less prone to over-penetration. The Five-seveN Tactical is an easily concealable single action pistol with a 20-round magazine capacity. A maximum use has been made of composite materials in the frame and slide to result in an extremely light weight, 1.7 pound, design. The 5.7x28mm ammunition features a lead-free projectile to eliminate environmental concerns. (click on product to view larger image)

CALIBER WEIGHT LOADED (UNLOADED) HEIGHT OVERALL LENGTH BARREL LENGTH MAGAZINE CAPACITY TRIGGER MECHANISM OPERATING PRINCIPLE 5.7 x 28mm 1.64 lbs (1.36 lbs) 5.4" 8.2" 4.82" 20 rounds single action delayed blowback

FN P90 (Official FN)

	FNH USA, Inc. TACTICAL WEAPONS
	P90 SUB-MACHINE GUN The P90 is the ultimate system for operating in urban and other close-quarter battle scenarios. This system is built around our revolutionary 5.7 x 28mm ammunition, which gives you the best of both worlds: It easily penetrates soft body armor, but since the dual-core projectile destabilizes on impact, overpenetration is unlikely. The P90 provides a compact, lightweight and completely ambidextrous platform for this ammunition. The 50 round magazine runs horizontally across the top of the P90, keeping it compact and empty casings are ejected downward, where they cannot interfere with the user. The P90 fires from a closed bolt, giving it outstanding accuracy and making it easy to keep on target. The Five-seveN tactical pistol, also chambered for 5.7 x 28mm, is an excellent companion to the P90. The FN P90 sub-machine gun is the ideal personal defense weapon for armored vehicles or helicopter crews. Perfectly fitted for law enforcement tactical teams. (click on product to view larger image)

P90 OPERATION Blowback mechanism firing from closed breech OVERALL LENGTH 19.7" WIDTH 2.2" HEIGHT WITH OPTICAL SIGHT 8.3" WEIGHT WITH LOADED MAGAZINE 6.6 lbs. MAGAZINE CAPACITY 50 rds FIRING MODES Single shot/full automatic CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE 900 rpm MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE 200m SS190 CALIBER 5.7mm x 28mm WEIGHT 93 grains PROJECTILE WEIGHT 31 grains RECOIL IMPULSE 0.44 lb/s MUZZLE VELOCITY 2,346 fps PERFORATION AT 200M: BODY ARMOR KEVLAR >48 layers of Kevlar PASGT helmet

5.7x28mm Weapon System

	FNH USA, Inc. 5.7x28mm WEAPON SYSTEM
	The 5.7x28mm weapon system is comprised of three components: the 5.7x28mm ammunition, the P90 Sub-machine gun, and the Five-seveN handguns. The 5.7x28mm SS190 ammunition has been designed to bridge the gap between the 9mm ammunition and the 5.56 x 45mm. The 9mm FMJ round will not penetrate modern body armor and the 5.56mm (.223 Rem.) rifle ammunition creates over-penetration concerns in a close combat situation or urban warfare. The SS190 has unique design, utilizing two metal inserts. The tip of the ogive has a steel penetrator followed by an aluminum core that is heavier than the forward tip. This causes the bullet to tumble in soft body tissue after 2 inches of penetration. This design virtually eliminates the risk of over penetration. This also creates a large wound cavity and quick incapacitation. The SS190 will perforate 48 layers of Kevlar up to 200 meters when fired from the P90 and achieve the same result up to 50 meters with the Five-seveN handgun. The 5.7 ammunition has only 60% of the recoil impulse of a 9mm. The muzzle velocity of the SS190 is 2,346fps when fired from the P90 and 2,133fps with the Five-seveN. Tracer, Sub Sonic, Training and Blank ammunition available. Ammunition is supplied in the U.S. by Olin.

SS190AP L191 Tracer Sb193 Sub Sonic SS192 Duty/Training

5.7 X 28mm FUNCTION BULLET TYPE COLOR CODE LENGTH CARTRIDGE WEIGHT WEIGHT OF PROJECTILE MUZZLE VELOCITY Five- seveN P90 SS190(AP) Standard Ball Ball FMJ Black 1.59" (40.5 mm) 93 gr. (6 g) 31 gr. (2.02 g) 650 m/s (2,133 fps) 2,346 fps (715 m/s) L191 Tracer Trace Tracer Red 1.59" (40.5 mm) 93 gr. (6 g) 31 gr. (2.02 g) 650 m/s (2,133 fps) 2,346 fps (715 m/s) Sb 193 Sub sonic Subsonic FMJ White 1.59" (40.5 mm) 118 gr. (7.6 g) 55 gr. (3.6 g) – 984 fps (300 m/s) SS192 Duty/Training Hollow Point JHP Green 1.59" (40.5 mm) 90 gr. (5.8 g) 28 gr. (1.8 g)s 2,034 fps (620 m/s) 2,395 fps (730 m/s)

P90 Rumors

I read some place that the FN P90 (where is my F'n P90 damnit?!)has one reliability problem.
I read that if a large portion of the magazine was expended then the weapon was exposed to a stiff physical blow (being dropped or whacked into the wall by excited personell) that the rounds in the magazine would become disorganized.
Any truth to that?

Bibliography - P90 Info

SAR also did an in-depth review, including suppressor, in the August 1998 issue, Volume 1 Number 11.

Just remembered. SAR has a good article on the FN P90 in Aug '98 issue.

The FN P90 was reviewed in the Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons, 3rd Edition.
Could scan the pages if you want.

Even More P90 Misc

In the 1950's Czeckoslovakia modified the rolling-lock breech system of the German MP-40 (also used, we are told, in the P-5) to a semi-auto Military pistol; the CZ-52 chambered for the .30 TOK, also known as the 7.62 X 25MM.

Well, no. The MP40 is straight blowback. The Stecke-lock roller locking of the Cz52 is more akin to that found on the German MG42 and developmental Stg-45 assault rifle designs, said to be German developments of prototypes taken during the invasions of Poland and Czechoslovokia.

The German Walther P5 pistol is a development of the wartime P.38 with a lifting wedge type locking system- though if you meant the H&K MP-5 submachinegun, yes, it does indeed have a roller-locked mechanism.

I recently bought a CZ-52, and it is a well made, interesting pistol. The 7.62X25 is a peppy little round indeed, and apparently can be reloaded with a 55 grain saboted .223" (5.56MM) bullet and stepped up to around (as I recall) around 2,300FPS - not bad for a sidearm!

The 7,62x25 is indeed *peppy*, a very reliably fed cartridge due to its bottlenecked configuration, and very suitable with reloading with bullets of .308 to .311 in diameter, both lead and jacketed...and the 109-grain tracer bullet of the .30 carbine works nicely, too.

One might speculate that simply necking the .30 TOKAREV to 5.56MM might provide similar carachteristics to the 5.7X28MM developed for this new system. I would not be the least bit surprised if that is essentially just what it is.

Pretty close, though there are some questions as to whether to lean toward the light/fast 45-55 grain .224 bullets of the originam M16 M193 ball ammunition, or to switch to the 62-grain M855/SS109 style bullet [or heavier] for better penetration. Considerations of barrel twist rate arise, as they have with the 5,7mm MMJ, the .30 carbine cartridge necked to take a .224 bullet.

The .223 Timbs is the result of a co-development between Quality Cartridge and Joseph Timbs. It is the American answer to the proprietary .224 BOZ, bringing the CZ-52 into the new millenium. The .223 Timbs is a special loading of the 7.62x25 round for use only in the CZ-52 pistol. It consists of a sabot like the Remington "Accelerator" pushing a 50gr bullet over 2000fps. Concept was for devastating multi-purpose round, useable for small game, varmits, and defense. Accuracy has proven to be on-par with traditional rounds fired from the same pistol, and terminal ballistics are quite impressive with initial tests showing devastating expansion from the varmit-type bullets.

My old C96 broomhandle serves me well; The CZ 52 and Russian TT-33 Tokarev do as well and can handle MUCH higher pressure loads. And that 71-round drum of Shapagin's PPSh-41 submachinegun offers some interesting possibilitries, too:

Sabot ("Accelerator"*-Type) Loads

50gr SXSP (Hornady) $35.97

More P90 Misc

A cursory examination of ballistics suggests that the basic concept for this round is nothing all that new.

The old C-96 "Broomhandle" Mauser was designed around a revoutionary cartridge for the time - the bottle-necked .30 Mauser which could kick out a 90-grain .308" round-nose FMJ slug at velocities exceeding 1,000 FPS. It had a reputation for impressive accuracy and effectiveness at ranges well beyond those normally considered for other handguns of the period, especially when equipped with a detatchable combination holster / shoulder stock.

Sir Winston Churchill in his youger Military days supposedly used and was quite fond of one - as were many Russians.

Knowing a good thing when they saw it, the Russians developed a Browning-inspired T-33 TOKAREV pistol around a rather "juiced-up" version of the .30 Mauser, the .30 Tokarev which in normal service loadings achieves velocities in the 1,400 to 1,600FPS range - pretty impressive for a handgun, and I have read claims that it was, and perhaps still is, the most powerful conventional Military handgun cartridge. It blows the 9X19 MM NATO away, and has a reputation for defeating many types of soft body armor.

In the 1950's Czeckoslovakia modified the rolling-lock breech system of the German MP-40 (also used, we are told, in the P-5) to a semi-auto Military pistol; the CZ-52 chambered for the .30 TOK, also known as the 7.62 X 25MM.

This round was used with some success in submachine guns of several Nations, including the Russian PPSH, and remained popular until obsoleted by the 7.62 X 39 Kalisnakov.

I recently bought a CZ-52, and it is a well made, interesting pistol. The 7.62X25 is a peppy little round indeed, and apparently can be reloaded with a 55 grain saboted .223" (5.56MM) bullet and stepped up to around (as I recall) around 2,300FPS - not bad for a sidearm!

One might speculate that simply necking the .30 TOKAREV to 5.56MM might provide similar carachteristics to the 5.7X28MM developed for this new system. I would not be the least bit surprised if that is essentially just what it is.

If I had my 'druthers and no limit of funds and machine-shop resources, I would be inclined to go with a 7MM using a 65-75 grain projectile.

This new P90 looks as if it might have potential for use as a Police primary weapon; nearly as compact as a pistol but at close ranges nearly as effective as a subgun. The 5.7MM HV round would not be so apt to riccochet off of pavement, vehicles, buildings etc. and pose a threat to innocents downrange as the 9MM etc. would, as these rounds tend to disintegrate on impact. After a couple of hundred Meters, velocity would drop off so as to minimize collatteral damage downrange. How often do LEOs have to engage beyond 25 Meters, anyway?

Rip a couple of punks in two (justly, of course) with one of these little dandies and I'll guarentee that the local Hooligans will treat your Officers with a whole lot more respect for a while!

FN P90 Misc

Manufacturer: Fabrique National, Herstal, Belgium
Type: Selective fire submachine gun
Caliber: 5.7X28mm SS 190
Operation: Blowback
Weight: 6.6 lbs., loaded
Overall Length: 19.7 inches
Barrel Length: 9.5 inches
Magazine Capacity: 50 rounds
Rate of Fire: 200 rpm on automatic
Muzzle Velocity: 2,330 fps
Effective Range: 200 meters

The Weapon

The FN P90 submachine gun, along with the FiveseveN pistol, were designed to give military personnel a system of weapons that were smaller than conventional rifles and carbines, but retained the ability to penetrate soft armor and combat helmets. The P90 is largely constructed of polymers, which contribute to its light weight and unique profile. At less than twenty inches in overall length, the weapon is compact and maneuverable, with controls and straight down ejection that make it entirely
ambidextrous.

A revolutionary feature of the P90 is the see-through, double column, polymer magazine. The magazine rests atop the weapon, parallel to the barrel, as can be seen in the above picture. The cartridges are actually held perpendicular to the barrel's axis, bullets pointing toward the operator's left, and each round is rotated 90 degrees for chambering. In spite of the compactness of the design, the magazine holds 50 rounds of 5.7mm ammunition.

This submachine gun is equipped with a 1X optical sighting system with low light reticle, and has iron sights on each side of the scope, for left- or right-handed shooters. There is an optional built-in laser sight, and a rail to mount flashlights or lasers on either side of the optical sight. A brass catcher is available that snaps onto the ejection port at the bottom of the weapon. It has a capacity of 100 empty cases.

The P90 can be fitted with a suppressor that is 7.9 inches long and 1.6 inches in diameter. Constructed of steel and aluminum, it weighs only 0.88 pounds. When used in conjunction with the
Sb 193 subsonic ammunition, a 30 db reduction in sound is claimed.

The Ammunition

The 5.7X28mm cartridge is something of an intermediate between the 5.56X45mm and 9X19mm NATO rounds. This diminutive round is only 1.6 inches in overall length, with a case diameter that is slightly more than half that of the 9mm. The ammunition is only about half the weight of the 9mm as well- a mere 93 grains per ball round. Recoil impulse is on par with .22 Rimfire rounds, even with a chamber pressure that exceeds 49,000 lbs./psi.

There are currently five types of ammunition available in 5.7X28mm: ball, tracer, subsonic, blank, and dummy. The SS 190 ball cartridge is topped with a 31 gr. steel-jacketed, dual core projectile. A steel penetrator is located in the tip of the bullet, as in the 5.56mm SS 109 projectile, but the aft portion is filled with aluminum, instead of the more conventional lead. Muzzle velocity is about 2,330 feet per second out of the P90 SMG, which results in a muzzle energy of about 374 ft-lbs.

The SS 190 bullet was designed to penetrate up to Level IIIA soft body armor. Testing indicates that it will barely penetrate a 12 inch block of ballistic gelatin, and will penetrate less than 10 inches of gelatin after defeating a ballistic vest. Though some 15 countries use the P90 and FiveseveN systems, the weapon has apparently been used in actual combat only once: six suppressed P90's were used by Peruvian forces during the raid on the Japanese embassy. Unfortunately, results are classified.

Enter the IWBA

The January, 2000, issue of the American Rifleman magazine contains a letter written by Dr. Martin L. Fackler, President of the International Wound Ballistics Association. In his correspondence, Dr. Fackler blasts the magazine for publishing a previous article which insinuated that the 31 gr. SS 190 projectile produces a wound cavity similar to the 62 gr. SS 109 bullet used in the M16A2. Calling such a comparison "an absurd exaggeration," he noted that the P90 bullet does not match the "wounding capacity of a well-designed, expanding 9mm handgun bullet." The doctor further stated that the 5.7mm projectile is about equal to the .22 WMR in actual wound potential.

tangofox's Take

For better or worse, this author believes the P90 to be a harbinger of things to come. Polymers, bullpup stocks, small-caliber ammunition, optical sights, and ambidextrous operation are here and here to stay. Say goodbye to wood, leather, conventional layout, and iron sights (except as backups) for military arms of the future. Illuminated reticles are becoming the rule, rather than the exception, and this is a good thing. At least most countries are adopting weapons for the next generation that do not require batteries, unlike the United States.

In an admittedly apples and oranges comparison, the muzzle energy of the 5.7mm ball round (374 ft-lbs.) is about equal to that of the 9mm NATO and .45 ACP. Since projectile weight and muzzle velocity for the Sb 193 subsonic round were not available, the author used the 31 gr. weight of the SS 190 bullet and the arbitrary assignment of 1000 fps as a (barely) subsonic muzzle velocity to obtain a muzzle energy of only 68.9 ft-lbs.! A 40 gr. bullet would raise energy by 20 foot pounds, but that is still less than a .22 Long Rifle when fired from a rifle-length barrel.

Is the little 5.7X28mm round up to the task? That is the $64,000 question. There are wildly differing accounts of the cartridge's wounding potential. One would think that if the P90 had been a great success in the Japanese Embassy raid, Fabrique National would be trumpeting the results to generate more sales. But, the world must wait until the weapon sees more combat use to see if this is a revolution in small arms ammunition or a flash in the pan.

FN P90 Ammunition

Fabrique Nationale P90 Ammunition

SS190 The SS190 is the 5.7x28 mm Ball round. Its projectile will perforate any individual protection on today's battlefield including the PASGT kevlar helmet, 48 layers of kevlar body armor and the CRISAT target (titanium and kevlar). The SS190's conventional design allows it to be manufactured on existing production lines, and its lead-free composition eliminates range contamination.
Caliber	5.7x28mm
Cartridge length	1.6 in. (40.5mm)
Projectile weight	˜ 2.02g
Recoil implulse	˜ 1.95 kg m/s
Chamber pressure	345 MPa
Muzzle velocity	715 m/s
Perforation at 200 m	- Body armor (48 layers of kevlar) - PASGT helmet

Sb193 (subsonic round) The Sb193 cartridge has been designed to deliver a muzzle velocity of about 300 meters per second. This eliminates the loud crack caused by a bullet travelling faster than the speed sound. To enable the weapon to function reliably when firing this ammunition, the reduced velocity is compensated for by using a heavier bullet. The subsonic round is identified by the bullet's white tip.
Cartridge length	1.6 in. (40.5mm)
Projectile weight	˜ 3.6g
Recoil implulse	˜ 1.3 kg m/s
Chamber pressure	345 MPa
Muzzle velocity	300 m/s
Energy loss a 50 m	˜ 100 J
Effective range (penetration of 24 layers of kevlar)	50 m

FN P90 Laser Target Designator

P90 submachine gun with integrated laser target designator The FN HERSTAL P90 submachine gun can be supplied with an integrated laser on request. This laser is fully integrated into the receiver without modifying the the weapon's outer shape, balance and ergonomics. The customer can choose either a visible "red dot" laser or an infra-red laser for use in conjunction with night vision equipment. P90 LV (with visible laser) In low light conditions and indoors the laser designator, when activated by a pressure switch, projects a highly visible red dot onto the target. The laser designator can be zeroed so that rounds hit exactly at the point indicated by the laser. This enables the user to aim accurately without shouldering the weapon; he or she can fire from the waist, the chest or with the weapon held away from the body. The laser designator allows very rapid target acquisition, especially at close range and/or in low light. The laser dot also has a theoretically disuasive effect on the enemy who can see that a weapon is precisely aimed at them. The laser system has an adjustment switch which allows the user to select one of the laser's three settings: off to avoid accidental activation low intensity for extend battery life or increased eye safety during training hight intensity for maximum combat visibility The visible laser designator allows the user to practice rapid target acquisition and instinctive shooting without firing, as the dot indicates the point of impact. P90 LIR (with infra red laser) The infra red wavelength laser designator projects a dot onto the target that is not visible to the naked eye. The user - and the target - must have night vision equipment to see the dot. This type of designator is designed for night use and for operations where maximum discretion is required (anti-terrorist, hostage rescue, covert operations).

Specifications
Weight: P90	2.70 kg (5.95 lbs.)
Weight: P90L	2.83 kg (6.23 lbs.)
Laser Power Training mode	0.95 mW
Laser Power Combat mode (visible)	8 mW
Laser Power: Combat mode (infra red)	4.5 mW
Dot Size	60mm at 100m
Battery Type	Lithium SAFT LSH 14
Battery Life Training mode	250 hours
Battery Life Combat mode	50 hours
Activation	Pressure switch on pistol grip
Settings	Off/Training/Combat
Adjustments	Fully adjustable for elevation and azimuth

FN P90 Magazine

Fabrique Nationale P90 Magazine

FN P90 Component Groups

Fabrique Nationale P90 Component Groups

FN's Five-seveN® Pistol - The First of a New Generation

FN's Five-seveN® Pistol

The First of a New Generation

In 1935, the FN-made Browning Hi Power was revolutionary. The market quickly adopted this high-capacity 9mm pistol accordingly, and it has since been fielded by over 100 countries. FN's newest contribution the handgun's evolution is named the Five-seveN®. This 20-round pistol fires a 5.7mm bullet that will defeat most body armor in military service around the world today. Essentially, the Five-seveN® represents a quantum leap forward in the handgun's suitablity for close engagements by delivering the type of performance that was previously confined to rifles or carbines. Elements of this performance include: High magazine capacity: The Five-seveN® comes standard with 20-round magazine. High stopping power: The Five-seveN® fires the 5.7x28mm SS190 Ball round which reliably penetrates Kevlar helmets and vests as well as CRISAT protection. High hit probability: The Five-seveN's® extremely low recoil impulse results in virtually no muzzle climb, thereby facilitating fast and controllable follow-up shots. Yet, the Five-seveN® is: Light and ergonomic: Weighing 30% less than most 9mm pistols, the smoothly-contoured Five-seveN® is comfortable to carry and quick to deploy. Fully safe: Due to its double-action firing mechanism, the Five-seveN® offers no inherent risk of accidental discharge during transportation. Furthermore, all of its safety devices are automatically reengaged following each firing cycle. The Five-seveN® fires the SS190 5.7x28mm ball round. This projectile will perforate any individual protection on today's battlefield including the PASGT kevlar helmet, 48 layers of kevlar body armor and the CRISAT target (titanium and kevlar). The SS190's conventional design allows it to be manufactured on existing production lines, and its lead-free composition eliminates range contamination.

Five-seveN® Technical Specifications

Caliber	5.7x28mm
Operating principle	Delayed blowback
Trigger mechanism	Double action only
Magazine capacity	20 rounds
Overall length	208mm (8.2 in)
Barrel length	122.5mm (4.82 in)
Weight, unloaded	618g (1.36 lb)
Weight, loaded	744g (1.64 lb)