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FN Herstal at IDEX 2011 |
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Friday,
25 February 2011, 09:43 AM |
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Herstal to Showcase Latest Product Innovations FN FCU and
deFNder at IDEX 2011. |
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The
Belgian Defence Company FN Herstal, a world leader in small
arms manufacture, presents two innovative additions to its
product line during IDEX 2011, Abu Dhabi, from 20 through
24 February 2011 (Booth no. 12-B20 in the Belgian
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FN
Herstal Fire Control Unit mounted on FN Scar assault rifle
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The
FN Fire Control Unit: First Round Hits. On Target. Every
Time.
Successful target engagement with 40mm LV tube-launched
grenades requires precise range estimation to the target
and launch at the exact elevation angle, while keeping
correct azimuth aiming.
With the FN Fire Control Unit (FN FCU), the shooter can
now rely on a light, compact and easily used device to
significantly maximize first-round hit probability.
The FN FCU consists of:
- a laser range finder (LRF), which calculates the distance
between the shooter and the target
- a clinometer, which measures the difference in elevation/depression
between the target and the shooter
- a ballistic computer, which calculates the angle of
launch required
- a moving red reticle sight, which gives the correct
aiming point
- a weapon cant indicator, which indicates when weapon
realignment is required.
Two models are available: the FN FCU-850N and the FN FCU-1.5M.
Both offer similar aiming/firing capabilities and benefits,
with the FN FCU-1.5M featuring a laser range finder undetectable
with Night Vision Goggles.
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![The deFNder™ Medium is the latest addition to the FN family of remote weapon stations. It has been designed to fulfill the force protection mission through fire support and self-defense when mounted onto light, medium and heavy vehicles. The deFNder™ Medium provides the best ratio depression/elevation range [-42°; +73°] (depending on weapon type) versus height (633mm). The deFNder™ Medium is the only remote weapon station capable of integrating the exclusive FN Herstal M3P machine gun, which has a unique firing rate of 1,100 rounds per minute.](/images/stories/middle_east/united_arab_emirates/defence_exhibition/idex_2011/pictures/FN_Herstal_deFNder_medium_remote_weapon_station_on_Sherpa_Renault_Trucks_Defense_600_001.jpg)
FN
Herstal deFNder™ Medium light
remote weapon station mounted on Sherpa armoured vehicle
IDEX 2011
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The
deFNder™ Medium is the latest addition to the FN family
of remote weapon stations. It has been designed to fulfill
the force protection mission through fire support and self-defense
when mounted onto light, medium and heavy vehicles. The
deFNder™ Medium provides the best ratio depression/elevation
range [-42°; +73°] (depending on weapon type) versus
height (633mm). The deFNder™ Medium is the only remote
weapon station capable of integrating the exclusive FN Herstal
M3P machine gun, which has a unique firing rate of 1,100
rounds per minute.
A number of deFNder™ Medium and deFNder™ Light
remote weapon stations will be showcased on different light
4x4 armored vehicles and heavier 8x8 armored vehicles during
IDEX 2011. |
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