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Eurosatory 2010 International Land Airland Homeland Defence Week Exhibition 14 - 18 June 2010
Paris - France
 
FN Herstal at Eurosatory 2010
 
Wednesday, 09 June 2010, 12:30 AM
 
New integrated weapons system FN Herstal called the MPV (Medium Vehicle Pintle)
 
 
(Herstal, Belgium) – June 8, 2010. Following market requirements, Belgium-based firearms manufacturer FN Herstal has recently designed and developed a new integrated weapons system called the Medium Vehicle Pintle (MVP) that provides vehicles operated by Armed Forces - and Special Forces in particular - with maximum firepower.
The Medium Vehicle Pintle is derived from technology that has contributed to FN Herstal's success in airborne applications over the recent years.
 

FN Herstal MPV Medium Vehicle Pintle Weapons System
 
The MVP features:
- the exclusive .50 cal M3P/M3M (GAU-21) machine guns, which is currently in use on more than 2,500 helicopters and subsonic aircraft worldwide, providing a high firing rate of 1,100 rounds per minute and featuring unique operating angles (±80° elevation and ±80° depression)
- a soft mount system that absorbs recoil forces and guarantees outstanding balance during burst and unequalled firing accuracy
- a 300-round ammunition box mounted on the pintle head, which eliminates the need for a flexible chute
- a telescopic shoulder brace which ensures maximum comfort for short and long range target acquisition
- a standard pintle connection interface for easy installation on the vehicle
- an optional links collector.

 
The MVP is a fully mechanical system that does not require any electrical power to function, making firing possible even under extreme conditions of electrical power loss of vehicle.
The well thought out design of the MVP has resulted in the most powerful and reliable vehicle weapons system on the market, combining light weight, compact size and optimum efficiency.
The Medium Vehicle Pintle will be on display in FN Herstal's booth at EUROSATORY in Paris from 14 to 18 June 2010 (Belgian Pavilion, Hall 6, Stand No. F201).
 
About FN Herstal
FN Herstal, S.A., a subsidiary of the Herstal Group, is based in Belgium and is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of small caliber weapons, integrated weapon systems and associated ammunition for Military and Law Enforcement as well as Special Forces Operators worldwide. FN Herstal has successfully equipped defense professionals with state-of-the-art weapons and associated products for more than 120 years. Its solid reputation can be attributed to its rigorous professional ethics, its ongoing effort to achieve foremost quality and its commitment to efficient service and outstanding customer support. For more information on FN Herstal, visit www.fnherstal.com.