FN EVOLYS
| FN EVOLYS | |
|---|---|
FN EVOLYS with bipod | |
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Belgium |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
| Produced | 2021–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | ± 5.5 kg/11.025 lb (5.56 mm) ± 6.2 kg/13.227 lb (7.62 mm) |
| Length | Fully extended: 950mm (37.40") Fully retracted: 850mm (33.46") (5.56 mm) Fully extended: 1,025mm (40.35") Fully retracted: 925mm (36.42") (7.62 mm) |
| Barrel length | 355mm (14") (5.56 mm) 406mm (16") (7.62 mm) |
| Width | 133 mm (5.56 mm) 135 mm (7.62 mm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Gas operated short-stroke piston, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | Cyclic rate: 750 RPM |
| Maximum firing range | 800 m (5.56 mm) 1000 m (7.62 mm) |
| Feed system | 100 or 200 round ammunition belt (5.56 mm) 50 round ammunition belt (7.62 mm) |
| References | |
The FN EVOLYS is a light machine gun designed by FN Herstal in 2021, chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO and 7.62×51mm NATO. The EVOLYS was designed to be lighter and more ergonomic than other machine guns, such as the FN Minimi.