The well-known Belgian company-developer and manufacturer of small arms FN Herstal has introduced a new "ultralight" manual machine gun FN EVOLYS with belt power, offered in versions for NATO cartridges of 5.56 x 45 mm and 7.62 x 51 mm.
The new "ultralight" FN EVOLYS light machine gun from FN Herstal, available in 5.56 x 45 mm and 7.62 x 51 mm (c) FN Herstal versions for NATO cartridges
The FN EVOLYS is stated to be " a radically new ultralight weapon that combines the capabilities of a belt-powered machine gun with ergonomics and balance similar to an automatic rifle."
The design of the machine gun is based on the principle of removing powder gases from the barrel, with an open bolt and a short-stroke gas piston. The machine gun is equipped with a switch of fire from automatic to single, and a patented side feed mechanism, as well as a long Picattini bar. Handling a machine gun is possible with one hand, and the weapon is also adapted for use by left-handers. The butt is adjustable in length and height and is equipped with a hydraulic damper. The practical rate of fire for both variants is indicated at 750 rounds per minute.
In the 5.56 x 45 mm cartridge version, the FN EVOLYS machine gun has a curb weight of 5.5 kg, a barrel length of 355 mm (14 inches), and a total length of 850 to 950 mm, depending on the position of the butt. The length of the tape is 100 or 200 rounds. Effective range up to 800 m.
In the 7.62 x 51 mm cartridge version, the FN EVOLYS machine gun has a curb weight of 6.2 kg, a barrel length of 406 mm (16 inches), and a total length of between 925 and 1025 mm, depending on the position of the butt. The length of the tape is 50 rounds. Effective range up to 1000 m.
The new "ultralight" FN EVOLYS light machine gun from FN Herstal, available in 5.56 x 45 mm and 7.62 x 51 mm (c) FN Herstal versions for NATO cartridges
FN Herstal's new "ultralight" FN EVOLYS light machine gun in 5.56 x 45 mm (top) and 7.62 x 51 mm (bottom) (c) NATO ammunition variants
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