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History:
The FN P90 submachine gun (SMG) was developed in the late 1980s as a defensive weapon for the troops whose primary activities does not include small arms, like vehicle and tank crew members, etc. Standard pistols and other SMGs chambered for pistol rounds were proved ineffective against enemy soldiers, wearing armour vests, so FN developed a new round with enhanced penetration - the SS190. The P90 can be seen as a forerunner of the PDW (Personal Defence Weapon) concept.

Facts & Specs:

Caliber:	5.7x28mm SS190
Function:	blowback operated, selective fire submachine gun (semiautomatic and full-auto fire)
Weight:	2.54 kg empty; 3.0 kg loaded with magazine with 50 rounds
Length:	500 mm
Barrel:	263 mm
Magazine capacity:	50 rounds
Muzzle velocity:	715 m/s
Maximum effective range:	150 meters
Sights:	optical reflex sight with no magnification
Cyclic:	900 (rpm) rounds per minute
Manufacturer:	Fabrique Nationale; Belgium

Accuracy:
The P90 provides rapid target acquisition and outstanding hit probability out to 150 meters. A day reticle, which is projected into the sight from the front, features a circular reticle which provides very rapid target acquisition throughout the effective range of the weapon. The reticle has several markings which complement each other. A very large circular reticle provides fast target acquisition at panic-close range, while a much smaller circle is optimized for target acquisition at 100 meters.

Reliability:
Cycling is reliable. The design and materials of the P90 also make the weapon very easy to clean, a process that only takes about four minutes. This appeals to military SpecOps personnel, who have a special affection for weapons that require a minimum of maintenance.

Weight:
The P90 weighs 2.5 kg with an empty magazine and 3.0 kg with a fully loaded 50-round magazine, which is similar to the weight of an MP5 with a 30-round magazine.

Size:
With an overall length of just 50.0 cm, the P90 is considerably shorter than the 9x19mm H&K MP5 submachine gun or the 5.56x45mm Colt M4 carbine. The P90 is just 21.0 cm high with a magazine fitted to the weapon.

Recoil:
Recoil is brisk but very smooth. Shot dispersion remains remarkably tight, thanks in part to the fact that the 5.7x28mm cartridge has about one-third of the recoil impulse produced by the 5.56x45mm round used in the M16 family of weapons.

Stopping Power:
The P90 is capable to penetrate standard PASGT vests (kevlar) at 200 meters and standard CRISAT vests (titanium + kevlar) at 100 meters.

Additional notes:
P90 can be equipped with a special silencer, that should then be used with a special, sub-sonic variant of the 5.7x28mm cartridge. The P90 can be supplied with an integrated laser. This laser is fully integrated into the receiver without modifying the weapon's outer shape, balance and ergonomics. Either a visible "red dot" laser or an infra-red laser for use in conjunction with night vision equipment can be chosen.