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Photo: Sgt. Clay Lancaster, USAF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Combat Shotguns · Belgium · 2000
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FN TPS
FN TPS Photo: Sgt. Clay Lancaster, USAF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
90
Ammunition Versatility
85
Capacity
75
Reliability
85
Handling
80
Breaching Capability
90
Pattern Control
80
Ergonomics
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Belgium
ManufacturerFN Herstal
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000–2012
Operators2 countries
Quantity2,011
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
84
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
1/35
Post-Cold War
3/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
90
Ammunition Versatility
85
Capacity
75
Reliability
85
Handling
80
Breaching Capability
90
Pattern Control
80
Ergonomics
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
FN TPS
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–2012
Quantity
2,011
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
84
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year2000
  • DesignerFN Herstal
  • Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
  • Notable UsersFrance
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge12-gauge (2.75" and 3")
  • Calibre18.53 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2000Production started
  2. 2012Production ended
26
years in service
12
years in production
2,011
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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