FN Evolys
Country: 
BelgiumManufacturer: FN Herstal
Light machine gunBelgium2021In service
Next-generation ultra-light machine gun (5.56 or 7.62 mm NATO), weighing less than 6 kg and introducing a revolutionary side-feed belt system.
Light machine gun//Belgium
ID — FN-EVOLYS
Designation
FN Evolys
FN Herstal
Caliber
5.56×45 mm NATO
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Identity
- Designation
- FN Evolys
- Manufacturer
- FN Herstal
- Country
- Belgium
- Year
- 2021
- Category
- Light machine gun
- Status
- In service
Ballistics
- Caliber
- 5.56×45 mm NATO
- Muzzle velocity
- 870 m/s
- Rate of fire
- ~750 rpm
- Effective range
- 800 m
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 415 mm
- Overall length
- 850 / 950 mm
- Empty weight
- 5.5 kg
Mechanics
- Operating system
- Gas-operated, long-stroke piston
- Bolt / action
- Rotating bolt
Feed
- System
- Nastro M27 a alimentazione laterale
- Standard capacity
- 100 rounds
Fire modes
SafeAuto
Historical profile
Unveiled by FN Herstal in 2021 as the first true architectural evolution of LMGs in decades.
It combines the weight of an assault rifle with sustained-fire capability thanks to a side-feed belt system that frees the top rail for optics and accessories.
Adopted by several European special forces, it is available in 5.56×45 mm NATO and 7.62×51 mm NATO with a quick-change barrel.
Variants
Evolys 5.56Evolys 7.62
Key components
- ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
- ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
- ●Grip — Primary grip.
- ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
- ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.
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