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FN P90

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P90
Country of origin

Belgium

Designer

Fabrique Nationale

Weapon type

Submachine Gun

Caliber

5.7x28mm SS190

Action

Straight blowback, Closed bolt

Overall length

500 millimeters

Barrel length

263 millimeters

Weight empty

2.5 kilograms

Magazine capacity

50 rounds

Rate of fire

900 rounds per minute

Maximum effective range

200 meters

Muzzle velocity

716 meters per second

Other operators

Argentina, Chile, Cyprus, France, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Saudia Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United States of America


The FN P90, more commonly known as simply the P90, is a compact PDW built by Fabrique Nationale with a compact design and armor piercing capabilities. Originally developed before 1994, the P90 has seen increasing use with government groups over the past years and has become very well known thanks to its role in popular culture, the Muzzle can be fitted with a Suppresor.

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[edit] Trivia

  • The P90 is used by SWAT teams in Washington DC, Indianapolis, and Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia.
  • On the show Stargate SG-1, the FN P90 is the primary firearm of choice among SG teams.
  • In the video game Metal Gear Solid 2, Solidus Snake uses the P90 as his firearm.

                                                                                              

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