FN P90

FN P90
P90 LV / IR model with empty magazine
Type	Personal defense weapon
Place of origin	Belgium
Service history
In service	1991–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	Gulf War Afghanistan War Iraq War Mexican Drug War Libyan Civil War
Production history
Designed	1986–90
Manufacturer	FN Herstal
Produced	1990–present
Number built	17,000 (in 2003)
Variants	See Variants: P90 (P90 TR, P90 USG, P90 LV, P90 TR LV, P90 USG IR) PS90 (PS90 TR, PS90 USG)
Specifications
Weight	2.6 kg (5.7 lb) (P90) 2.85 kg (6.3 lb) (PS90)
Length	50.5 cm (19.9 in) (P90) 66.6 cm (26.2 in) (PS90)
Barrel length	26.4 cm (10.4 in) (P90) 40.7 cm (16.0 in) (PS90)
Width	5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Height	21 cm (8.3 in)
Cartridge	FN 5.7×28mm
Action	Straight blowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire	900 RPM (rounds per minute)
Muzzle velocity	715 m/s (2,350 ft/s)
Effective firing range	200 m (660 ft)
Maximum firing range	1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Feed system	50-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Tritium-illuminated reflex sight, back-up iron sights

See Variants:

The FN P90, also known as the FN Project 1990, is a personal defense weapon (PDW) designed and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium. Created in response to NATO requests for a replacement for 9×19mm Parabellum firearms, the P90 was designed as a compact but powerful firearm for vehicle crews, operators of crew-served weapons, support personnel, special forces, and counter-terrorist groups.

Designed by FN in conjunction with the FN Five-seven pistol and FN 5.7×28mm ammunition, development of the weapon began in 1986, and production commenced in 1990 (from which the "90" in its name is derived), whereupon the 5.7×28mm ammunition was redesigned and shortened. A modified version of the P90 with a magazine 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.

Featuring a compact bullpup design with an integrated reflex sight and fully ambidextrous controls, the P90 is an unconventional weapon with a futuristic appearance. Its design incorporates several innovations such as a unique top-mounted magazine and FN's small-caliber, high-velocity 5.7×28mm ammunition.

The P90 is currently in service with military and police forces in over 40 nations, such as Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Greece, India, Malaysia, Poland, and the United States. In the United States, the P90 is in use with over 200 law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service. While developed and initially marketed as a PDW, it can also be considered a submachine gun or compact assault rifle. The standard selective fire P90 is restricted to military and law enforcement customers, but since 2005, a semi-automatic version has been offered to civilian shooters as the PS90.