FN Herstal will display portable weapons and airborne weapon systems at FIDAE 2012 in Chile 2203125
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FIDAE 2012 International Aerospace, Defence and Security Exhibition Santiago, Chile March 27 - April 1, 2012 | |||
FN Herstal at FIDAE 2012 | |||
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FN Herstal will display portable weapons and airborne weapon systems at FIDAE 2012 in Chile. | |||
(Herstal, Belgium) – FN Herstal, a world leader in small arms manufacture, will display portable weapons and integrated weapon systems for land and airborne applications during the FIDAE Trade Show, due to take place from 27 March to 1 April 2012 (Booth no. F86 -the Belgian Pavilion). | |||
FN Herstal MDP Medium Door Pintle with 12.7mm machine gun | |||
Taking advantage of its century-long firearms expertise, FN HERSTAL designs, develops and manufactures fully integrated airborne systems with unprecedented and unequalled firing capabilities for multi-role helicopters and subsonic aircraft while maintaining simplicity of use and crew safety. | |||
In addition to the integrated weapon systems for airborne applications that equip more than 2,800 helicopters and subsonic aircraft worldwide, the world leader in small arms manufacture will display its wide range of portable weapons, e.g. The FN SCAR® Assault Rifle is available in two calibers (5.56x45mm NATO cal or 7.62x51mm NATO cal) and with two different barrel lengths, either short or standard for close-quarters combat or standard infantry roles respectively. The well-thought design features of the FN SCAR® assault rifle makes it lightweight, highly accurate, and reliable in the most difficult conditions. | |||
The innovative FN Fire Control Unit, or FN FCU, ensures immediate target neutralization in day or night conditions when firing 40mm grenades. The FN FCU features an ergonomic and ambidextrous design, and is easy to use. Belgium-based FN Herstal 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. | |||