Combat prototype
The Belgian P-90 submachine gun was introduced in the 1980s. The "self-defense weapon" class was formulated with a set of requirements, including the convenience of constant wear and the ability of the ammunition to penetrate armour, surpassing the ballistics of the 9x19mm cartridge. The Belgians from Fabrique Nacional were the first to do so, providing the Five-seven pistol, the P-90 submachine gun, and the 5.7x28 mm cartridge.
Although designed as an auxiliary military weapon, the P90 is most commonly used by police anti-terrorist units as well as army special forces. The submachine gun was first used during Operation Desert Storm. More than 40 countries - from the USA to Mali, from Poland to Suriname - are using it now.
