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FN P90
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Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · Belgium · 1991
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FN P90
FN P90 Photo: FN HERSTAL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Armour Penetration
68
Firepower
75
Controllability
78
Capacity
90
Compactness
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
82
Ergonomics
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Belgium
ManufacturerFN Herstal
CategoryPersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)
EraCold War
In service1991
Operators42 countries
Data Quality86%
73
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) MASS Rating
1/2
Cold War
10/27
All-Time
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · 10 axes scored
Armour Penetration
68
Firepower
75
Controllability
78
Capacity
90
Compactness
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
82
Ergonomics
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category.
01 / Overview
FN P90
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1991–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
personal defense weapons (pdw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1990
  • Service Entry Year1991
  • DesignerRene Predazzer
  • Weight (Empty)2.63 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • CartridgeFN 5.7×28mm
  • Calibre5.7 mm
  • Case Length28.9 mm
  • Bullet Weight2.01 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Maximum Range1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length264 mm
  • Sight TypeTritium-illuminated reflex sight, back-up iron sights
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width55 mm
  • Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1991Production started
35
years in service
42
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FN P90 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 490units
490active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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