FN HERSTAL - Helicopter and Aircraft Weapon Systems

FN Herstal provides airborne systems with unprecedented and unequalled firing capabilities for multi-role helicopters and subsonic aircraft while maintaining simplicity of use and crew safety.

Taking advantage of its century-long firearms expertise, FN Herstal designs, develops and manufactures fully integrated airborne weapon systems equipped with combat proven, single-barrel automatic machine guns that offer reliability, accuracy, simplicity and safety.

More than just selling weapon systems, FN Herstal develops the complete integration of the system together with the helicopter manufacturer or directly with the end user. The company supervises the installation of all its products and provides operator training as well as a high-quality after-sales service to meet our customers' requirements.

For 120 years, FN Herstal has successfully equipped generations of soldiers, airmen and marines. Its solid reputation can be attributed to its rigorous professional ethics, ongoing effort to achieve foremost quality, and commitment to efficient service and outstanding customer support. Every weapon FN Herstal builds proudly bears the FN Herstal oval, a mark that represents more than a century of experience making the finest weapons in the world.

Integrated airborne weapon systems

FN Herstal's integrated airborne weapon systems include crew-served or axially mounted machine guns, rocket launchers and a complete range of ammunition.

FN Herstal's airborne pintle-mounted weapon systems can integrate two different weapons, a 7.62mm x 51mm Nato MAG58M or a .50 cal M3M (GAU-21) machine gun. Airborne pintle-mounted systems are safe, reliable, have sustained fire control and are easy to use.

Airborne pintle-mounted systems can be positioned on a window, door or ramp and offer the following:

• A .50 cal M3M / GAU-21 machine gun for outstanding firepower (1,100 rounds per minute) or a 7.62mm cal MAG 58M machine gun
• A soft mount for reduced recoil forces on the structure
• Outstanding balance of the system for perfect firing accuracy
• Open bolt firing mode machine gun for full safety
• Lightweight and fully mechanical system

Airborne podded systems

Airborne podded systems are available in three different configurations:

• HMP250: features a .50 cal M3P machine gun and 250-round ammunition box capacity
• HMP400: features a .50 cal M3P machine gun and 400-round ammunition box capacity
• RMP: features a .50 cal M3P machine gun, 250-round ammunition box capacity, and three rocket launcher tubes (for 2.75mm-70mm rockets)

To date, FN Herstal airborne weapon systems have been selected to equip more than 2,800 helicopters and subsonic aircraft worldwide. FN Herstal is also a market leader in the supply of small arms.