Engineering:Floro PDW
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Short description: Filipino personal defense weapon
| Floro PDW | |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal defense weapon, assault rifle carbine, sidearm |
| Place of origin |  Philippines |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Floro International Corporation[1][2] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.80 kg (Unloaded) 3.26 kg (Loaded) [1][2] |
| Length | 720 mm 450 mm (stock folded) |
| Barrel length | 200 mm |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas Operated |
| Rate of fire | 750 rpm [3] |
| Feed system | 30-round STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron, Optical Sight Optional via Picatinny Rail [1][2] |
The Floro PDW is a compact carbine that has been developed by the Floro International of the Philippines for conventional forces, as a replacement for their 9mm caliber sidearms and submachine guns.[1]
Overview
The Floro PDW uses 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition and compatible with STANAG Magazines, improving ammunition compatibility requirements among troops while increasing their firepower effectiveness. The use of the Recoil Reduction System (RRS) enhances operator marksmanship and training. The Floro PDW can be fitted with an optional noise suppressor reduces the sound signature of the Floro PDW for Special Forces applications.[1][2]
See also
- Knight's Armament Company PDW — Experimental personal defense weapon designed by Knight's Armament Company.
- Magpul PDR — Compact bullpup carbine being developed by Magpul Industries.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Gander, Terry J. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2002–2003. Jane's Information Group. 2002
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "5.56mm Personal Defense Weapon". Floro International. http://www.floro-intl.com/pdw.html.
- ↑ "FLORO 5.56mm-PDW". Security Arms. http://securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2400/2435.htm.
- compact carbines / subcarbines / too short carbines / compact assault rifles, personaldefenceweapons.com
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