Designed in conjunction with theFN Five-sevenpistol andFN 5.7×28mm NATOammunition,[4] development of the weapon began in 1986, and production commenced in 1990, when it was known as theProject 9.0 (from which the "90" in its name is derived[4]), whereupon the 5.7×28mm ammunition was redesigned and shortened.[3] A modified version of the P90 with amagazine adapted to use the new ammunition was introduced in 1993, and the Five-seven pistol was subsequently introduced as a companion weapon using the same 5.7×28mm ammunition.[12]
Featuring a compactbullpup design with an integratedreflex sight and fullyambidextrous controls, the P90 is an unconventional weapon with a futuristic appearance.[10] Its design incorporates several innovations, such as a unique top-mounted magazine and FN's small-caliber, high-velocity 5.7×28mm ammunition.[10] Additional integrated features include interchangeable visible orinfraredlaser andtritium light sources.
The P90 and its5.7×28mm ammunition were developed by the Belgian company FN Herstal in response toNATO requests for a replacement for the9×19mm Parabellum cartridge and associated pistols and submachine guns.[16] NATO called for two types of weaponschambered for a new cartridge—one ashoulder-fired weapon, and the other a handheld weapon.[16] According to NATO, these new weapons, termed personal defense weapons (PDWs), were to provide "personal protection in last-resort situations when the user is directly endangered by the enemy [...]."[16] In 1989, NATO published documentD/296, outlining a number of preliminary specifications for these weapons:
The new cartridge was to have greater range, accuracy, andterminal performance than the 9×19mm cartridge.[16] Additionally, it was to be capable of penetratingbody armor.[16]
The shoulder-fired personal defense weapon was to weigh less than 3 kg (6.6 lb), with amagazine capacity of at least 20 rounds.[16]
The handheld personal defense weapon (pistol) was to weigh less than 1 kg (2.2 lb), although a weight of 700 g (1.5 lb) was deemed desirable; it was to have a magazine capacity of at least 20 rounds.[16]
Both weapons were to be sufficiently compact to be carried hands-free on the user's person at all times, whether in the cab of a vehicle or thecockpit of an aircraft, and were to perform effectively in all environments and weather conditions.[16]
FN Herstal was the firstsmall arms manufacturer to respond to NATO's requirement; FN started by developing a shoulder-fired personal defense weapon, the P90, along with a small caliber, high velocity 5.7×28mm cartridge type.[16] The original 5.7×28mm cartridge, called theSS90, went into production with the P90 in 1990.[17] The SS90 propelled a 1.5 g (23 grain) plastic-coreprojectile from the P90 at amuzzle velocity of roughly 850 metres per second (2,800 ft/s).[17]
Following the P90's introduction, FN revised the 5.7×28mm ammunition.[12] The new variation, designated theSS190, used a projectile 2.7 mm (0.11 in) shorter in length than that of the SS90.[17] This allowed it to be used more conveniently in the 5.7×28mmFN Five-seven pistol, which was under development at that time.[12] The SS190 projectile had a greater weight, and a more conventional construction with an aluminium and steel core.[12][17] The first prototypes of the SS190 were created in 1992, and the design was finalized in 1993, replacing the SS90.[12] A modified version of the P90, with a magazine adapted to use the shortened ammunition, was then introduced in the same year.[12] Several special cartridge variations were developed, such as the L191tracer round and the SB193subsonic round for use with a sound-suppressed P90.[7]
In 2002 and 2003, NATO conducted a series of tests with the intention of standardizing a PDW cartridge as a replacement for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge.[18] The tests compared the relative merits of the FN 5.7×28mm cartridge and theHK 4.6×30mm cartridge, which was created byGerman small arms manufacturerHeckler & Koch as a competitor to the 5.7×28mm.[18] The results of the NATO tests were analyzed by a group formed of experts from Canada, France, theUnited Kingdom, and the United States, and the group's conclusion was that the 5.7×28mm was "undoubtedly" the more efficient cartridge;[18] However, the German delegation and others rejected the NATO recommendation that 5.7×28mm be standardized, halting the standardization process indefinitely.[18][16] As a result, both the 4.6×30mm and 5.7×28mm cartridges (and the associated weapons) have been independently adopted by various NATO countries, according to preference; the P90 is currently in service with military and police forces in over 40 countries throughout the world.[13][16] The 5.7x28mm was finally standardized by NATO in February 2021.[19][20]
Further development of the P90 led to the creation of theP90 TR model, which has aMIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) triple rail interface for mounting accessories.[16] This model was introduced in late 1999 and continues to be offered alongside the standard P90.[16] More recently, the P90 has been offered to civilian shooters as thePS90, a semi-automaticcarbine intended forpersonal protection and sporting use.[21]
A disassembled PS90 carbine, showing the major component groups. The standard P90 disassembles into similar component groups: 1) trigger group, 2) barrel & upper receiver, 3) butt plate, 4) magazine, 5) bolt carrier, 6) frame / lower receiver
The P90 is aselective fire,straight blowback-operated weapon with a cyclicrate of fire of around 850–1,100 rounds per minute.[7][8] The weapon is chambered for FN's 5.7×28mm ammunition. Its unusual shape is based on extensiveergonomic research.[7][9] The weapon is grasped by means of a thumbhole in the frame that acts as apistol grip, as well as an oversizedtrigger guard that acts as aforegrip for the shooter's support hand.[17] The P90 fires from aclosed bolt for maximum accuracy, and its design makes extensive use ofpolymers for reduced weight and cost.[15] Overall, the weapon is relatively lightweight, weighing 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) empty, or 3 kg (6.6 lb) with a loaded 50-round magazine.[9][17]
The P90 is notable for being fullyambidextrous—it can be operated byright orleft-handed shooters with equal ease, and without making any modifications to the weapon.[17] FN Herstal has described it as the "first fully ambidextrous individual automatic weapon."[19] Thecharging handle,magazine release and backupiron sights are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the weapon, and the firing selector is located directly at the foot of the trigger, where it can be operated from either side by the shooter's trigger finger or support hand thumb.[8] When fired, the P90ejects spent cartridge casings downward through a chute located behind the grip, so spent cases are kept out of the shooter'sline of sight.[17]
The P90's uniquemagazine has a capacity of 50 rounds, and it fits flush with the weapon's frame[10]
The P90 can be fitted with asling for greater ease of carry, and since the weapon has a fixedstock (as opposed to having a collapsing orfolding stock), it can be quickly deployed when needed.[17][22] The weapon's smooth, rounded contours prevent it from snagging on the shooter's clothing or equipment, and a small vertical protrusion is provided at the front end of the weapon's frame to prevent the shooter's hand from accidentally slipping in front of themuzzle while shooting.[9][17] A hollow compartment inside the rear of the weapon's frame—accessed by removing the buttplate—allows for storage of acleaning kit.[17]
The P90 was designed to have a length no greater than a man's shoulder width, to allow it to be easily carried and maneuvered in tight spaces, such as the inside of anarmored vehicle.[10] To achieve this, the weapon's design uses the unconventionalbullpup configuration, in which theaction and magazine are located behind the trigger and alongside the shooter's face so that there is no wasted space in thestock.[15] The P90's dimensions are minimized by its unique horizontally mounted feeding system, wherein thebox magazine sits parallel to the barrel on top of the weapon's frame.[10] The weapon overall has an extremely compact profile—it is the most compact fixed-stock submachine gun to be made.[10] The standard version of the weapon has an overall length of 500 mm (20 in), a height of 210 mm (8.3 in), and a width of 55 mm (2.2 in).[7]
The P90 is fully ambidextrous
The P90 requires minimalmaintenance, and it can be disassembled quickly and easily.[7][23] It is a modular firearm, consisting of four main component groups: thebarrel and optical sight group, the moving parts group, the frame andtrigger group, and thehammer group. The P90's barrel iscold hammer-forged andchrome-lined, with an overall length of 263 mm (10.4 in).[8] The barrel has eightrifling grooves with a right-handtwist rate of 1:231 mm (1:9.1 in), and it is equipped with a diagonally cutflash suppressor that also acts as a recoil compensator.[7][8] The stated service life of the barrel is 20,000 rounds.[10]
The P90 uses an internal hammer striking mechanism and a trigger mechanism with a three-position rotary dial fire control selector, located at the foot of the trigger. The dial has three settings:S – safe,1 – semi-automatic fire, andA – fully automatic fire. When set onA, the P90's fire selector provides a two-stage trigger operation similar to that of theSteyr AUG assault rifle—pulling the trigger back slightly produces semi-automatic fire, and pulling the trigger fully to the rear produces fully automatic fire.[17]
Three of the small-caliber, high-velocity5.7×28mm cartridges as used in the P90. The left cartridge has a plain hollow tip, the center cartridge has a redplastic V-max tip, and the right cartridge has a blue plastic V-max tip[10]The P90 magazine feed lips
Particularly significant to the design of the P90 is the small-caliber, high-velocity bottlenecked cartridge it uses. The 5.7×28mm cartridge was created by FN Herstal in response to a NATO requirement that called for a replacement for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, which is commonly used in pistols and submachine guns.[18] The 5.7×28mm cartridge weighs 6.0 g (93 grains)—roughly half as much as a typical 9×19mm cartridge—allowing the same number of rounds to be carried for less weight, or allowing more rounds to be carried for the same weight.[15][24][25] Since the 5.7×28mm cartridge has a relatively small diameter, an unusually high number of cartridges can be contained in a magazine.[26] The cartridge has a loudreport and produces considerablemuzzle flash (when fired from a pistol), but it produces roughly 30 percent lessrecoil than the 9×19mm cartridge, improvingcontrollability.[25] Due to its high velocity, the 5.7×28mm exhibits an exceptionally flattrajectory, compared to typical pistol ammunition.[10][23]
One of the design intents for the standard 5.7×28mm cartridge type, theSS190, was that it has the ability to penetrateKevlarprotective vests that stop conventional pistol bullets.[25] Fired from the P90, the 5.7×28mm SS190 has a muzzle velocity of roughly 716 m/s (2,350 ft/s, Mach 2) and can penetrate the NATOCRISAT vest or aLevel IIIA Kevlar vest at a range of 200 m (220 yd).[23][25] FN states an effective range of 200 m (220 yd) and a maximum range of 1,800 m (2,000 yd) for the 5.7×28mm cartridge when fired from the P90.[7]
In testing conducted by theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1999, the SS190 fired from the P90 at a distance of 25 m (27 yd) exhibited an average penetration depth of 25 cm (9.8 in) inballistic gelatin covered with a Level IIvest.[27] The SS190 exhibited penetration depths ranging from 28 to 34 cm (11 to 13.5 in) when fired from the P90 into bare ballistic gelatin, in tests conducted byHouston Police DepartmentSWAT.[23] In testing, the SS190 and similar 5.7×28mmprojectiles consistently turn base over point ("tumble") as they pass through ballistic gelatin and other media, using the 21.6 mm (0.85 in) projectile length[28] to create a larger wound cavity.[9][15][23][29] However, some are skeptical of the bullet'sterminal performance, and it is a subject of debate among civilian shooters in the United States.[29]
The 5.7×28mm projectile potentially poses less risk ofcollateral damage than conventional pistol bullets, because the projectile design limits overpenetration, as well as the risk ofricochet.[27][30] The lightweight projectile loses much of itskinetic energy after traveling only 400 m (440 yd), whereas a conventional pistol bullet such as the 9×19mm retains significant energy beyond 800 m (870 yd), posing greater risk of collateral damage in the event of a miss.[10] This range exceeds the engagement distances expected for the 5.7×28mm cartridge's intended applications, so the cartridge's limited energy at long range is not considered to be disadvantageous.[10] Since the SS190 projectile does not rely on fragmentation or the expansion of ahollow point, the cartridge (and 5.7×28mm weapons) is considered suitable for military use under theHague Convention of 1899, which prohibits the use ofexpanding bullets inwarfare.[29]
Ballistic performance summary for various 5.7×28mm cartridges
The P90 uses a unique horizontally mounted feeding system—patented in the United States—that contributes to the weapon's compact profile and unusual appearance.[10]U.S. Patent 4,905,394 ("Top mounted longitudinal magazine") was awarded in 1990, naming René Predazzer as the sole inventor.[33] Thedetachable box magazine is mounted parallel to the P90's barrel, fitting flush with the top of the weapon's frame, and it contains 50 rounds of ammunition which lie in two rows facing left, offset 90° from the bore axis.[17] As the cartridges are pushed back by spring pressure and arrive at the rear end of the magazine, they are fed as a single row into a spiral feed ramp and rotated 90 degrees, aligning them with thechamber.[17] The magazine body is composed of polymer, and it is translucent to allow the shooter to see the amount of ammunition remaining at any time.[17]
P90 Standard with reflex sight and accessory railThe normal and low-light reticles of the USG reflex sight used on the FN P90 / PS90 USG models. TheUSGreflex sight has a black T-shapedreticle withtritium elements that glow red and are visible in dim lighting[34]
The P90 was originally equipped with the Ring Sights HC-14-62reflex sight, but the current weapon is instead fitted with the Ring Sights MC-10-80 sight, which was specifically designed for it.[16][35] The HC-14-62 has a polymer housing and uses a forward-aimedfiber optic collector to illuminate the white daytimereticle, which consists of a large circle of about 180minutes of arc (MOA), with a 20 MOA circle surrounding a 3.5 MOA dot in the center. The MC-10-80 has an anodized aluminium housing, and has a similar black reticle. The night reticle for both the HC-14-62 and the MC-10-80 consists of an openT that is primarily illuminated by atritium module, and, in the HC-14-62, ambient light drawn in by an upward-facing collector. The sight is adjustable for bothwindage andelevation, and it can be used in conjunction withnight vision equipment.[35] As backup in case the reflex sight is damaged, a set of fixed iron sights is provided on each side of the reflex sight housing.[35] The newest MC-10-80, designated as the MC-10-80 Electronic, no longer uses tritium for its night reticle. Instead, the normal reticle can be illuminated in green powered by aCR2032battery, with eight differentbrightness settings. The illuminated reticle makes the sight more versatile in a variety of different conditions.[citation needed]
The P90 has provisions for mounting a number of different types of accessories, includingtactical lights andlaser aiming devices. A sling can be attached to the P90 for greater ease of carry, or it can be fitted with varioussound suppressors such as the GemtechSP90, which was designed specifically for the weapon in cooperation with FN Herstal.[7] Thisstainless steel suppressor with a black oxide finish is built according toMIL-SPECs, includingsaltwatercorrosion resistance.[7] It has a length of 184 mm (7.2 in), a diameter of 35 mm (1.4 in) and a weight of 680 g (1.50 lb).[7] Whensubsonic ammunition is used in conjunction with the suppressor, it reduces the sound signature of the P90 by 33 dB.[7] A small case collector pouch for the P90 is available which fits over the ejection port and collects spent cases as they are ejected downward; the pouch will collect up to one hundred cases before filling.[16][23]
P90 TR (Triple Rail) model, which features aPicatinny rail system for mounting accessories, equipped with an Aimpointred dot sight.[7]
TheP90 TR (Triple Rail) model, also known as the "flat-top," was introduced in late 1999.[7] It features areceiver-mounted tripleMIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail interface system, or "Triple Rail," for mounting accessories.[7] Also, instead of the integrated reflex sight, this model uses standard tritium iron sights. There is one full-length accessory rail integrated into the top of the receiver, and two rail stumps are included on the sides of the receiver.[7] The top rail will accept variousoptical sights with no tools or additional mounting hardware required, and the side rails serve to mount secondary accessories, such astactical lights orlaser aiming devices.[citation needed]
TheP90 USG (United States Government) model is similar to the standard P90, except thereflex sight housing is aluminium, and the sight has a revisedreticle.[34] The black reticle consists of a tiny dot inside of a small ring, which is joined by three posts that glow red in low light conditions due totritium-illumination.[34] The USG reflex sight can be removed and replaced with a special MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail mount for attaching a different sight.[34]
P90 LV with integrated laser aiming module from Laserex. The output end of the laser aiming module is visible below the muzzle. This example is also equipped with a Picatinny accessory Tri Rail.P90 LV
TheP90 LV (Laser Visible) andP90 IR (InfraRed) models, both of which were introduced in late 1995, have an integrated laser sight manufactured by Laserex Technologies in Australia.[36] TheP90 LV model projects an 8mW visible laser intended to be used as a low-light shooting aid or for dissuasive effect, while theP90 IR model projects a 4.5mWinfrared laser that can only be seen withnight vision equipment.[8][37][self-published source] Both laser systems are compact, consisting of a small, flat panel integrated into the front end of the weapon's frame.[37]
The Laserex P90 laser systems have a weight of 131 grams (0.289 lb; 4.6 oz), and they are activated by means of a green pressure switch located on the underside of the weapon's pistol grip.[37] The lasers can be configured for three different internal settings:Off – disabled to prevent accidental activation,Training – low intensity for eye safety and extended battery life in training, orCombat – high intensity for maximum visibility.[37] The Laserex P90 laser systems have a battery life of 250 hours when used on theTraining setting, or a life of 50 hours when used on theCombat setting.[37]
ThePS90 is a semi-automaticcarbine variant of the P90, intended for civilian shooters for personal protection and sporting use; it was introduced in 2005, and continues to be offered in several configurations.[21][38] The PS90 will accept the standard 50-round P90 magazines, but the gun is supplied with a magazine that is blocked to a capacity of 10 or 30 rounds, allowing it to be sold in jurisdictions where magazine capacities arerestricted by law.[38]
In order to be legal for purchase by civilians without obtaining a tax stamp for a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) as defined by the United StatesNational Firearms Act, the PS90 carbine has an extended 407 mm (16.0 in) barrel and is semi-automatic, with a trigger pull of approximately 31–36 newtons (7.0–8.1 lbf).[34][38] The lengthened barrel has eightrifling grooves, with a right-handtwist rate of 1:229 mm (1:9 in) and a rifled length of 376 mm (14.8 in); the muzzle is equipped with a fixed "birdcage" typeflash suppressor.[38]
Despite the added barrel length, the PS90 is relatively compact and lightweight, with an overall length of 667 mm (26.3 in), and a weight of 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) with a fully loaded 50-round magazine.[38] Due to the added barrel length, the PS90 can achieve a muzzle velocity of up to 777 metres per second (2,550 ft/s) with SS195LF ammunition, or up to 930 metres per second (3,100 ft/s) with third-party ammunition.[31][32]
ThePS90 Standard is the current model of the PS90 offered by FN Herstal.[21] It features a MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail fitted to the top of the receiver, which allows the shooter to mount their preferred optical sight.[21] The rail includes a set of integrated iron sights, as backup in case the primary sight is damaged.[21] As of 2019 the PS90 Standard is available with a black frame.[21]
ThePS90 SBR variant is functionally identical to the “PS90 Standard”, but instead of the extended 16 inch barrel, this variant retains the standard 10.5 inch barrel of its selective-fire counterpart, thus making it the ballistic equivalent, in semi-automatic only form. The PS90 SBR is not usually listed on FN Herstal's website, but is offered commercially through third-party extensions. These are made either through factory standard layouts, or conversions made by swapping the barrel. This renders the weapon a “short barreled rifle”, and thus the required tax stamp is necessary in order to purchase and/or transfer it. The weapon is regulated as “Title II”, and special certification is required in most states. As with all factory standard PS90 receivers special welding is in place to complicate full auto conversion.[citation needed]
ThePS90 TR is now discontinued.[21] It featured a "Triple Rail" receiver assembly identical to that of the P90 TR.[21] The top of the receiver consisted of an MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail, allowing the shooter to mount their preferred optical sight.[38] Two polymer side rails—one on each side of the receiver—were included for mounting secondary accessories, such as lasers or tactical lights.[38] Like the PS90 Standard, the PS90 TR was available with either anolive drab or black frame.[21] As of 2013, the PS90 TR model is no longer listed by FNH USA.[21]
The matte blackPS90 USG model; the PS90 was a semi-automatic carbine developed for civilian shooters for personal protection and sporting use.[21]
ThePS90 USG is now discontinued.[21] In the same fashion as the P90 USG, this model had an aluminium reflex sight housing with a revisedreticle.[34] The black reticle consisted of a tiny dot inside of a small ring, which was joined by three posts that glowed red in low light conditions due to tritium-illumination.[34] The USG reflex sight could be removed and replaced with a special MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail mount for attaching a different sight, and like other models of the PS90, the USG was available with either an olive drab or black frame.[21][34]
As of 2011, the PS90 USG model is no longer listed by FNH USA,[21] but the USG reflex sight is still offered as a standalone accessory.[citation needed]
TheCypriot National Guard purchased 350 P90s in 2000.[7]Peruvian special forces carrying P90s during a military parade in 2012Austrian soldiers armed with P90s during a training exerciseA Dutch boarding team armed with P90s operating in theGulf of Oman from the frigateHNLMS Van Galen (F834).A map with P90 users in blue
Despite being originally intended as a defensive weapon for military personnel whose primary role is not fighting with small arms (such as vehicle drivers), most sales of the P90 have been tospecial forces andcounter-terrorist groups who use it for offensive roles.[16]
By 2009, the P90 was in service with military and police forces in over 40 countries.[13] In the United States,Houston Police Department was the first local law enforcement agency to adopt the P90, acquiring it for theirSWAT team in 1999.[23] In 2003, the Houston SWAT team became one of the first agencies in the country to use the weapon in ashootout.[23] By 2009, the P90 was in use with over 200 law enforcement agencies in the United States,[14] including theSecret Service andFederal Protective Service.[7][41] In response, theNational Rifle Association of America (NRA) added the P90 and PS90 to its NRA Tactical Police Competition standards, allowing law enforcement agencies to compete in the event using either weapon.[42]
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