FNH 5.7×28mm Dynamic Duo
PS90 carbine and five-seven pistol— accurate and controllable ONE-TWO PUNCH!
In 1989, NATO issued a solicitation to firearms manufacturers for a new Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) to enter service by 2000. The weapon needed to be lightweight and compact yet capable of firing a cartridge that would defeat body armor, which was appearing on the modern battlefield.
Full-size battle rifles would be cumbersome or unnecessary for rear echelon troops, armor personnel working in tight quarters, officers, etc. For these troops, a small gun firing a round more powerful than a pistol caliber that could be easily slung out of the way was needed. It was the same reasoning that caused our military to develop the M-1 carbine prior to the start of World War II. But the result to NATO’s request bears little resemblance to our old M-1.
Gun Details
In 1990, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FNH) introduced their submachine gun (SMG), the P90. Constructed primarily of polymers and alloys for weight savings and utilizing a bullpup design to make the weapon as short as possible, the new design had a number of innovative features in addition to its futuristic looks.
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