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Record 1 1995-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • Military Strategy
CONT

Although not intended to be employed in the assault rifle role, the P90 was developed for second-line users who do not require the bulk and firepower of a full-scale rifle - it was a precursor of the weapon category now known as a Personal Defence Weapon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Stratégie militaire
CONT

Le P90 n'a pas été développé en tant que fusil d'assaut mais plutôt pour des applications de second rang qui ne nécessitent pas une grande puissance de feu.

Spanish

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