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October 22, 2009
FN Herstal, a world leader in small arms manufacture, will exhibit its infantry product line at DEFENSE & SECURITY 2009, Bangkok, from 4 through to 7 November 2009 (Booth no. G27-G31).
For the first time in Asia, FN Herstal will display its SCAR™ family including a 5.56x45mm NATO rifle called SCAR™-L (“Light”), a 7.62x51mm NATO rifle called SCAR™-H (“Heavy”) and an enhanced grenade launcher module called FN40GL™.
Both rifles feature high commonality of parts and identical ergonomics. They are designed to receive two barrels -- either CQC or standard -- that are easily and quickly interchangeable by the individual operator in just a few minutes allowing for rapid reconfiguration of the rifle for a variety of operational roles. The SCAR™ rifle is completely ambidextrous and features multiple integral Picatinny type mounting rails and a telescopic, folding buttstock with adjustable cheekpiece.
The 40mm LV FN40GL™ launcher can be quickly mounted underneath either the SCAR™-L or SCAR™-H, or it may be configured as a stand-alone launcher with a telescopic buttstock. Like the SCAR™ rifle, the grenade launcher is a completely ambidextrous and ergonomic design. It features Picatinny type rails for add-on sights and a forward opening for extraction and automatic ejection of the grenade case, as well as a side opening for long grenades and easy chamber inspection.
The SCAR™ family, developed by FN Herstal, has been fully tested and approved by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The SCAR™ has generated significant interest around the world and is currently in field testing with many operators including Special Forces units.
In addition to the SCAR™ line, FN Herstal will also exhibit its other infantry weapons, such as the MINIMI™ and MAG™ machine guns, the F2000™ assault rifle, the P90® submachine gun and Five-seveN® Tactical handgun both chambered in 5.7x28mm caliber, as well as the FN 303™ less lethal launcher.
For more information regarding FN Herstal's innovative product line, visit us at our booth at DEFENSE & SECURITY 2009, booth no. G27-G31 or go to www.fnherstal.com.
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