FN Herstal at IDEF 2011 |
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Wednesday,
April, 27 2011, 01:51 PM |
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Developed FN Fire Control Unit on Display at IDEF 2011. |
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FN
Herstal will introduce its newly developed FN Fire Control
Unit to the Turkish market at the IDEF Trade Show being
held in Istanbul from 10 to 13 May 2011.
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FN
Herstal FCU-1.5M Fire Control Unit
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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 accurate
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 depending on grenade type
- a moving red reticle sight, which gives the correct
aiming point
- a weapon cant indicator, which indicates when weapon
realignment is required.
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FN
Herstal FCU-850 Fire Control Unit mounted on assault rifle
FN SCAR |
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Two
models are available: the FN FCU-850N with a laser beam
of 850nm and the FN FCU-1.5M with a laser beam of 1,550nm.
Both offer similar aiming/firing capabilities and benefits,
with the FN FCU-1.5M featuring a laser range finder undetectable
with Night Vision Goggles.
The FN FCU can fit on any stand-alone or underslung grenade
launcher featuring a top Picatinny rail. |
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