FN Herstal wil display for the first time portable weapons and integrated weapon systems in Asia Singapore AirShow 2012 0702123.

FN pintle weapon systems for helicopters and subsonic aircraft are fully mechanical and do not require any electrical power, making firing possible even if the carrier faces problems. The FN pintle-mounted system features a .50 cal or 7.62mm machine gun firing in open bolt mode, ensuring full safety and reliability, and is mounted on a soft mount, guaranteeing outstanding balance during firing, hence increased accuracy.

The pintle weapon system on display at the show will be the FN Medium Window Pintle, or MWP, that is window-positioned and equipped with a .50 cal M3M/GAU-21 machine gun. The M3M/GAU-21 is a worldwide standard for rotary wing applications and is considered by end users as the best optimum performance vs. weight for the benefit of crew protection. Alternatively, FN pintle weapon systems can also be door- or ramp-fitted.

The self-contained FN Heavy Machine Gun Pod, or HMP, presents an all-in-one concept including a .50 cal M3P machine gun, 250- or 400-round ammunition box, firing actuator and cocking device in one single casing, ensuring optimum performance in sandy or dusty conditions. An optional configuration is available with three additional 2.75” rockets providing extra firepower. The pod also features a fit and plug concept through 14” NATO standard lugs, for easy and quick adjustment of the helicopter configuration depending on the mission at hand.