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FN P90
P90 5.7×28mm
TypePersonal Defense Weapon
Place of originBelgium
Service history
In service1990–present
Used bySeeUsers
Wars
Production history
Designed1986–90[3]
ManufacturerFN Herstal
Produced1990–present[a][4]
VariantsSeeVariants
Specifications
Mass
  • 2.6 kg (5.8 lb) (P90)[5]
  • 2.85 kg (6.28 lb) (PS90)[6]
Length
  • 50.5 cm (19.9 in) (P90)[5]
  • 66.6 cm (26.2 in) (PS90)[6]
Barrellength
  • 26.4 cm (10.4 in) (P90)[5]
  • 40.7 cm (16.0 in) (PS90)[6]
Width5.5 cm (2.2 in)[7]
Height21 cm (8.3 in)[7]
CartridgeFN 5.7×28mm[8]
ActionStraight blowback,closed bolt[8]
Rate of fire850–1,100 rounds/min[7]
Muzzle velocity715 m/s (2,350 ft/s)[7]
Effective firing range200 m (660 ft)[7]
Maximum firing range1,800 m (5,900 ft)[7]
Feed system50-round detachable boxmagazine[8]
SightsTritium-illuminatedreflex sight,back-upiron sights[7]

TheFN P90is apersonal defense weaponchambered for the5.7×28mmcartridge,also classified as asubmachine gun,designed and manufactured byFN HerstalinBelgium.[9][10][11]Created in response toNATOrequests for a replacement for9×19mm Parabellumfirearms, the P90 was designed as a compact but powerful firearm for vehicle crews, operators of crew-served weapons, support personnel,special forces,andcounter-terroristgroups.

Designed in conjunction with theFN Five-sevenpistolandFN 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 amagazineadapted 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 compactbullpupdesign with an integratedreflex sightand fullyambidextrouscontrols, 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-velocity5.7×28mm ammunition.[10]Additional integrated features include interchangeable visible orinfraredlaserandtritiumlight source.

The P90 is currently in service with military and police forces in over 40 nations, such asAustria,Brazil,Canada,France,Greece,India,Malaysia,Poland,and theUnited States.[13]In the United States, the P90 is in use with over 200law enforcement agencies,including theU.S. Secret Service.[14]In the United States, the standardselective fireP90 is restricted to military, law enforcement or holders of certainFederal Firearms Licenses(FFL) with theSpecial Occupational Tax(SOT). Since 2005, asemi-automaticversion with a longer barrel has been offered to civilian users as thePS90.[15]

History

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Development

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The P90 and its 5.7×28mm ammunition were developed by the Belgian company FN Herstal in response toNATOrequests for a replacement for the9×19mm Parabellumcartridge and associated pistols and submachine guns.[16]NATO called for two types of weaponschamberedfor 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 performancethan 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 amagazinecapacity 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 thecockpitof an aircraft, and were to perform effectively in all environments and weather conditions.[16]

FN Herstal was the firstsmall armsmanufacturer 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 (23grain) plastic-coreprojectilefrom the P90 at amuzzle velocityof 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-sevenpistol, 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 L191tracerround and the SB193subsonicround for use with a sound-suppressed P90.[7]

NATO evolution

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Further information:FN 5.7×28mm § History

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 4.6×30mmcartridge, which was created byGermansmall arms manufacturerHeckler & Kochas 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]

Present

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Further development of the P90 led to the creation of theP90 TRmodel, 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-automaticcarbineintended forpersonal protectionand sporting use.[19]

Design

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A disassembled PS90 carbine, showing the major component groups. The standard P90 disassembles into similar component groups: 1. hammer group, 2. barrel and optical sight group, 3. butt plate, 4. magazine, 5. moving parts group, 6. frame and trigger group

The P90 is aselective fire,straight blowback-operated weapon with a cyclicrate of fireof 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 extensiveergonomicresearch.[7][9]The weapon is grasped by means of a thumbhole in the frame that acts as apistol grip,as well as an oversizedtrigger guardthat acts as aforegripfor the shooter's support hand.[17]The P90 fires from aclosed boltfor maximum accuracy, and its design makes extensive use ofpolymersfor 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 byrightorleft-handedshooters 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."[20]Thecharging handle,magazine releaseand backupiron sightsare 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 downwardthrough a chute located behind the grip, so spent cases are kept out of the shooter'sline of sight.[17]

The P90's uniquemagazinehas a capacity of 50 rounds, and it fits flush with the weapon's frame[10]

The P90 can be fitted with aslingfor 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][21]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 themuzzlewhile 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 unconventionalbullpupconfiguration, in which theactionand 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 magazinesits 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 requires minimalmaintenance,and it can be disassembled quickly and easily.[7][22]It is a modular firearm, consisting of four main component groups: thebarreland optical sight group, the moving parts group, the frame andtriggergroup, and thehammergroup. The P90's barrel iscold hammer-forgedandchrome-lined,with an overall length of 263 mm (10.4 in).[8]The barrel has eightriflinggrooves with a right-handtwist rateof 1:231 mm (1:9.1 in), and it is equipped with a diagonally cutflash suppressorthat 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 AUGassault rifle—pulling the trigger back slightly produces semi-automatic fire, and pulling the trigger fully to the rear produces fully automatic fire.[17]

Ammunition

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Main article:FN 5.7×28mm
Three of the small-caliber, high-velocity5.7×28mmcartridges 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 (93grains)—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][23][24]Since the 5.7×28mm cartridge has a relatively small diameter, an unusually high number of cartridges can be contained in a magazine.[25]The cartridge has a loudreportand produces considerablemuzzle flash(when fired from a pistol), but it produces roughly 30 percent lessrecoilthan the 9×19mm cartridge, improvingcontrollability.[24]Due to its high velocity, the 5.7×28mm exhibits an exceptionally flattrajectory,compared to typical pistol ammunition.[10][22]

One of the design intents for the standard 5.7×28mm cartridge type, theSS190,was that it has the ability to penetrateKevlarprotective veststhat stop conventional pistol bullets.[24]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 NATOCRISATvest or aLevel IIIAKevlar vest at a range of 200 m (220 yd).[22][24]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 gelatincovered with a Level IIvest.[26]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.[22]In testing, the SS190 and similar 5.7×28mmprojectilesconsistently turn base over point ( "tumble" ) as they pass through ballistic gelatin and other media, using the 21.6 mm (0.85 in) projectile length[27]to create a larger wound cavity.[9][15][22][28]However, some are skeptical of the bullet'sterminal performance,and it is a subject of debate among civilian shooters in the United States.[28]

The 5.7×28mm projectile potentially poses less risk ofcollateral damagethan conventional pistol bullets, because the projectile design limits overpenetration, as well as the risk ofricochet.[26][29]The lightweight projectile loses much of itskinetic energyafter 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 bulletsinwarfare.[28]

Ballistic performance summary for various 5.7×28mm cartridges
Cartridge type SS195LF[30] SS197SR[30] EA Protector[31] EA Varmintor[31] EA S4[31]
Projectileweight 1.8 g (28 gr) 2.6 g (40 gr) 2.6 g (40 gr) 2.3 g (35 gr) 1.8 g (28 gr)
Muzzle velocity 777 m/s (2,550 ft/s) 640 m/s (2,100 ft/s) 716 m/s (2,350 ft/s) 747 m/s (2,450 ft/s) 930 m/s (3,100 ft/s)
Muzzle energy 550 J (130 cal) 530 J (130 cal) 665 J (159 cal) 650 J (160 cal) 785 J (188 cal)

Feeding

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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.[32]Thedetachable box magazineis 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]

Sights and accessories

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The normal and low-light reticles of the USG reflex sight used on the FN P90 / PS90 USG models. TheUSGreflex sighthas a black T-shapedreticlewithtritiumelements that glow red and are visible in dim lighting[33]

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][34]The HC-14-62 has a polymer housing and uses a forward-aimedfiber opticcollector 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 openTthat 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 bothwindageandelevation,and it can be used in conjunction withnight vision equipment.[34]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.[34]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 differentbrightnesssettings. 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 lightsandlaser aiming devices.A sling can be attached to the P90 for greater ease of carry, or it can be fitted with varioussound suppressorssuch as the GemtechSP90,which was designed specifically for the weapon in cooperation with FN Herstal.[7]Thisstainless steelsuppressor 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]Whensubsonicammunition is used in conjunction with the suppressor, it reduces the sound signature of the P90 by 33dB.[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][22]

Variants

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P90

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P90 TR

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P90 TR(Triple Rail) model, which features aPicatinny railsystem 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 sightswith no tools or additional mounting hardware required, and the side rails serve to mount secondary accessories, such astactical lightsorlaser aiming devices.[citation needed]

P90 USG

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TheP90 USG(United States Government) model is similar to the standard P90, except thereflex sighthousing is aluminium, and the sight has a revisedreticle.[33]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.[33]The USG reflex sight can be removed and replaced with a special MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail mount for attaching a different sight.[33]

P90 Laserex models

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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.[35]TheP90 LVmodel projects an 8mWvisible laser intended to be used as a low-light shooting aid or for dissuasive effect, while theP90 IRmodel projects a 4.5mWinfraredlaser that can only be seen withnight vision equipment.[8][36][self-published source]Both laser systems are compact, consisting of a small, flat panel integrated into the front end of the weapon's frame.[36]

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.[36]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.[36]The Laserex P90 laser systems have a battery life of 250 hours when used on theTrainingsetting, or a life of 50 hours when used on theCombatsetting.[36]

PS90

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ThePS90is a semi-automaticcarbinevariant 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.[19][37]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.[37]

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).[33][37]The lengthened barrel has eightriflinggrooves, with a right-handtwist rateof 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.[37]

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.[37]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.[30][31]

PS90 Standard

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ThePS90 Standardis the current model of the PS90 offered by FN Herstal.[19]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.[19]The rail includes a set of integrated iron sights, as backup in case the primary sight is damaged.[19]As of 2019 the PS90 Standard is available with a black frame.[19]

PS90 SBR

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ThePS90 SBRvariant 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]

PS90 TR

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ThePS90 TRis now discontinued.[19]It featured a "Triple Rail" receiver assembly identical to that of the P90 TR.[19]The top of the receiver consisted of an MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail, allowing the shooter to mount their preferred optical sight.[37]Two polymer side rails—one on each side of the receiver—were included for mounting secondary accessories, such as lasers or tactical lights.[37]Like the PS90 Standard, the PS90 TR was available with either anolive drabor black frame.[19]As of 2013, the PS90 TR model is no longer listed by FNH USA.[19]

PS90 USG

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The matte blackPS90 USGmodel; the PS90 was a semi-automatic carbine developed for civilian shooters for personal protection and sporting use.[19]

ThePS90 USGis now discontinued.[19]In the same fashion as the P90 USG, this model had an aluminium reflex sight housing with a revisedreticle.[33]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.[33]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.[19][33]

As of 2011, the PS90 USG model is no longer listed by FNH USA,[19]but the USG reflex sight is still offered as a standalone accessory.[citation needed]

Users

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Photo of a Cypriot National Guard member carrying a P90 during a parade in Larnaca
TheCypriot National Guardpurchased 350 P90s in 2000.[7]
Photo of the Peruvian special forces carrying P90s during a parade
Peruvian special forces carrying P90s during a military parade in 2012
Austrian soldiers armed with P90s during a training exercise
A Dutch boarding team armed with P90s operating in theGulf of Omanfrom 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 forcesandcounter-terroristgroups who use it for offensive roles.[16]

In 1997, suppressed P90s were used in combat by the Peruvian special forces group (Grupo de Fuerzas Especiales) inOperation Chavín de Huantar,thehostage rescuesiege that ended theJapanese embassy hostage crisis.[38]The operation was a success: all 14MRTArevolutionaries were killed, and 71 hostages were rescued.[38]The MRTA revolutionaries who had taken the hostages were equipped with body armor, but it was defeated by the Peruvian special forces' P90s.[39]In 2011, P90s were used byMuammar Gaddafi'smilitary forcesin the2011 Libyan civil war,and some of these examples were captured and used in the war byLibyan rebel forces.[2]

By 2009, the P90 was in service with military and police forces in over 40 countries.[13]In the United States,Houston Police Departmentwas the first local law enforcement agency to adopt the P90, acquiring it for theirSWATteam in 1999.[22]In 2003, the Houston SWAT team became one of the first agencies in the country to use the weapon in ashootout.[22]By 2009, the P90 was in use with over 200 law enforcement agencies in the United States,[14]including theSecret ServiceandFederal Protective Service.[7][40]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.[41]

Country Organization Model Quantity Date Reference
Argentina Agrupación de Buzos Tácticostactical diver group of theArgentine Navy P90 − − [42][43][44]
Policía de Seguridad Aeroportuaria(PSA; Airport Security Police) P90 − − [45]
Grupo Alacránspecial group of theArgentine National Gendarmerie P90 − − [45]
Austria Jagdkommando(Jakdo) special group of theAustrian Army P90,
P90 TR 		140 − [46]
Kommando Militärstreife & Militärpolizei(Kdo MilStrf&MP) close protection teams P90 TR − − [47]
Belgium Marinecomponent/Composante Marine(Belgian Navy) commandos − − − [48]
Landcomponent/Composante Terre(Belgian Army), replacing theUzi − − 2004– [49]
Détachement d'Agents de Sécurité(DAS) dignitary protection group P90 53 − [49]
Directorate of Special Units(DSU) group of theFederale Politie/Police Fédérale/Föderale Polizei − − − [50]
FormerGendarmerie/Rijkswachtparamilitary police force P90 114 − [51]
Aarschotmunicipal police force P90 − − [52]
Liègemetropolitan police force (replaced the Uzi) − − 2002– [53][54]
Zone de Police Boraine(Boussu/Colfontaine/Frameries/Quaregnon/Saint-Ghislainmunicipalities) police force P90 TR − − [55]
Brazil Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais(BOPE) of theMilitary Police of Rio de Janeiro State − − − [56]
Canada Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2)special group of theCAFSpecial Operations Forces Command − − 2005– [57]
Halifax Regional Policeforce inHalifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia − − − [58]
Service de police de la Ville de Montréal(SPVM) SWAT inMontreal, Quebec − − − [59]
Cyprus Εθνική Φρουρά(Cypriot National Guard) special forces P90 350 2000– [7][16]
Czech Republic Útvar rychlého nasazení(URNA) of theCzech National Police P90 − 2000s– [60]
Dominican Republic Cuerpo de Ayudantes Militares del Presidente de la República − − − [61]
Dominican Republic's counter-terrorist group − 150 2002– [62]
Fuerzas Armadas de la República Dominicana(Military of the Dominican Republic) − − − [61]
El Salvador Comando Especial Antiterrorista(CEAT) − 350 2002– [63]
France Commandement des Opérations Spéciales(COS) joint special operations command − − − [3][64]
GIGNcounter-terrorism group of theGendarmerie Nationale P90 TR − − [65]
RAIDcounter-terrorism group of thePolice Nationale − − − [66][67]
Greece Ειδική Κατασταλτική Αντιτρομοκρατική Μονάδα(EKAM) unit of theHellenic Police − − − [68]
Guatemala Secretaría de Asuntos Administrativos de Seguridad de la Presidencia(SAAS) P90 20 2009– [69]
India Special Protection Group(SPG; tasked with protection of theprime minister)and theSpecial Group (India)ofResearch and Analysis Wing P90,
P90 TR 		− 2008– [70]
Indonesia Komando Pasukan Katak(Kopaska) tactical diver group of theIndonesian Navy − − − [71]
Komando Pasukan Khusus(Kopassus) special forces group of theIndonesian Army − − − [71]
Ireland Army Ranger Wingspecial forces of theIrish Defence Forces − − 2003– [72]
Italy Col Moschin 9oReggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti(9th Parachute Assault Regiment) special forces of theItalian Army P90 TR − − [73]
Jordan Jordanian Armed Forces − − − [74]
Lebanon Forces de Sécurité Intérieure(FSI) p90 10000 − [75]
Libya Military of Libya(used byMuammar Gaddafi's military forces in the2011 Libyan civil war,and some of these examples were captured and used in the war byLibyan rebel forces) − 367 2008– [2][76]
Luxembourg Unité Spéciale de la Police(USP) group of theGrand Ducal Police P90 TR − − [46][77]
Malaysia Pasukan Khas Laut(PASKAL) special operations group of theRoyal Malaysian Navy − − − [78]
Mauritania BASEP presidential security battalion − − − [79]
Mexico Ejército Méxicano(Mexican Army)Special Forces P90 − − [80]
Estado Mayor Presidencial(EMP; Presidential Guard) − − − [80]
Fuerzas Especiales(FES) of theMexican Navy − − − [80]
Policía Federal(PF; Federal Police) of theSecretaría de Seguridad Pública − − − [69]
Netherlands Korps Commandotroepen(KCT) of theRoyal Netherlands Army(replaced theUzi) P90 TR − 2000– [16][81]
Dienst Speciale Interventies(DSI) of theNational Police Corps (Netherlands) P90 TR − 2001– [82]
Brigade Speciale Beveiligingsopdrachten(BSB) of theDutch Gendarmerie − − − [83]
Pakistan Special Services Group − − − [84]
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Defence Force(PNGDF) − − − [85]
Peru Grupo de Fuerzas Especiales(GRUFE) of thePeruvian Armed Forces − − − [7][38][86]
Fuerza de Operaciones Especiales(FOES) of thePeruvian Navy P90 53 − [87][88]
Paracaidistas del Ejército(Peruvian Armyparatroopers) − − − [89]
Philippines Special Action Force(SAF) of thePhilippine National Police − − − [39]
Poland Jednostka Wojskowa Grom P90 TR − 2006– [90]
Biuro Ochrony Rządu(used primarily for dignitary protection) P90 − 2007– [91]
Portugal Grupo de Operações Especiais(GOE) of thePolícia de Segurança Pública − − 2002– [92]
Romania Detașamentul de Intervenție Rapidăspecial operations group of theRomanian Military − − − [93]
Saudi Arabia [94]
Singapore Singapore Armed Forces Commando Formation(CDO FN) − 2002– [95][96]
Slovakia Útvar osobitného určenia ofSlovak Police Force P90 - - [97]
Spain Grupo Especial de Operaciones(GEO) of theCuerpo Nacional de Policía P90 TR − − [98][99]
Escuadrón de Zapadores Paracaidistas(EZAPAC) special group of theEjército del Aire(Spanish Air Force) P90,
P90 TR 		− − [100]
Suriname Military of Suriname − 900 2001– [62][94][101]
Taiwan Republic of China Armed Forces P90 − 1992– [102][103]
Thailand กองทัพบกไทย(Royal Thai Army) special units − − − [104]
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force − − − [94]
Turkey Karşı Atak Timi,prime minister's close protection teams. − − − [105]
Polis Özel Harekatspecial operations group of theGeneral Directorate of Security − − − [105][106]
Jandarma Özel Asayiş Komutanlığıdomestic special operations group of theTurkish Gendarmerie − − − [107]
Ukraine Ukrainian police force (unspecified) P90 LV 30 2008– [108]
United States U.S. Federal Protective Servicebranch of theDHS(formerly a branch ofICE) P90 − 2001– [40][54][109]
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service − − − [7]
Addisonpolice department in Texas (first agency in the country to issue it topatrol cars) PS90 TR 52 2007– [110][111][112]
U.S. Secret Service P90 TR − 1990s– [7][113]
Alaska State Troopers P90 LV 9 − [114]
Birmingham, AlabamaSWAT P90 − − [115][116]
Bryan, Texaspolice department SWAT − − − [117]
Chula Vista, CaliforniaSWAT P90 TR − − [118]
Creve Coeur, Missouripolice department − − − [119]
Edina, Minnesotapolice department − 11 2005– [120]
Houston, TexasSWAT (first local law enforcement agency in the country to adopt and use the weapon) P90 5 1999– [22]
Kutztown, Pennsylvaniapolice department − − − [121]
Passaic County, New JerseySWAT − − 2002– [29]
Richland County, South CarolinaSRT − − 2000– [122]
Sioux Falls, South DakotaSWAT − − − [123]
Sparta Township, New JerseyPolice Department − − − [124]
Zapata County, Texassheriff's department − − − [125]
Venezuela Bodyguards assigned to theMinisterio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores − − − [126]
Ejército Bolivariano de Venezuela(Venezuelan Bolivarian Army) − − − [127]
Variouspoliceforces − − − [128][129]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^The revised 5.7 SS190 cartridge, which would become the main chambering of P90, was developed in 1993. See Watters, Daniel E.

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