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{{T-Doll|title =  FN-49
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{{PlayableUnit
 
|index = 51
 
|index = 51
|nationality = Belgium<ref name= "wiki">[[wikipedia:FN_Model_1949|Wikipedia entry on FN-49]]</ref>
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|nationality = Belgium
|classification = RF
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|classification = RF
 
|rarity = 2
 
|rarity = 2
|manufacturer = [[wikipedia:FN_Herstal|Fabrique Nationale]] (FN)<ref name= "wiki"></ref>
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|faction = [[Griffin & Kryuger]]
|artist = [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=333556 Bison仓鼠]
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|manufactureringame = [[I.O.P.]]
|fullname = Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 <ref name= "wiki"></ref>
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|manufacturer = Fabrique Nationale (FN)
|voiceactor = [http://www.rme.jp/talent/women/mami-misaki.html  Misaki Mami]
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|artist = {{artist name|Bison仓鼠}}
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|fullname = Fabrique Nationale Model 1949
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|voiceactor = {{voice actor name|Misaki Mami}}
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|releasedon = {{doll_server_alias|server=CN|alias=FN-49}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=TW|alias=FN-49}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=KR|alias=FN-49}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=EN|alias=FF FN49}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=JP|alias=FF FN49}}
  
| weaponinfo = The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49 or SAFN) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. It was used by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela.
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|weaponinfo =
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The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49 or SAFN) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. While well-regarded for its high build quality and reliability in comparison to the rifles of the time, its marketability was limited, as it was not developed in time for use in World War II. By the time it was introduced, many militaries had already begun to switch over to selective fire assault rifles. As a result, the FN-49 found itself in direct competition with a number of more modern rifles such as the Heckler & Koch G3 and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal's own FN FAL, resulting in limited sales. Despite this tough competition, it was still picked up by a number of national militaries, seeing use with army forces in Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela.<ref name = "fn49 wiki">[[wikipedia:FN_Model_1949|Wikipedia entry on FN-49]]</ref>
  
While well regarded for its high build quality and reliability in comparison to the rifles of the time, its marketability was limited, as it was not developed in time for use in World War II but later, as many militaries had already begun the switch to selective fire assault rifles. As a result, it found itself in direct competition with a number of more modern rifles such as the Heckler & Koch G3 and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal's own FN FAL, resulting in limited sales.<ref name= "wiki"></ref>
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In the early 1930's, Fabrique Nationale's chief firearm designer, Dieudonne Saive, experimented with a number of recoil-operated rifle designs. While little came of these experiments, they would become the basis for a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle, which he patented in 1936 and prototyped in 1937. Photographs of these prototypes still exist, and they show a number of characteristics that would later appear in the FN-49. This rifle was still in development in early 1939, and a version with a 5-round magazine was about to be marketed. When German armies invaded Poland, these plans were delayed to increase production of bolt-action rifles and machine guns for the Belgian military.
  
| characterinfo =
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The German invasion of Belgium in May 1940 interrupted any plans for the production of the new model, as Liège, home of FN's factory, was occupied by the German military. Despite this setback, Saive was able to escape to England via Portugal in 1941, where he continued work on various firearms projects. By 1943, Saive was back to working on his experimental rifle, now chambered for 7.92×57mm Mauser. Late that year, the Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield ordered 50 prototypes (designated "EXP-1" and sometimes referred to as "SLEM-1" or "Self-Loading Experimental Model"). Based on tests with these prototypes, Enfield placed an order for 2,000 rifles for troop trials, but a last-minute problem with the moderation of the gas pressure (as well as the impending end of World War II) led to the cancellation of this order. Despite this, Saive (who had returned to Liège shortly after its liberation in September 1944) continued work on the rifle, and finalized the design for the FN-49 in 1947.
=== Design ===
 
The flower hair accessory is poppy flower.  
 
  
According to the artist Bison仓鼠, the illust Digi-Mind Upgrade was finished a year ago before release.  
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With the rifle complete, FN started looking for customers. The new communist satellite states were not an option, as they were required to buy or build Soviet designs. The Western European nations had vast stocks of World War II firearms, and so did not really need to buy much of anything. They also could get American and British weapons aid, which was inexpensive or free. So FN decided to market to non-aligned countries who did not want to commit to Western or Soviet doctrine, which would be inevitable when accepting aid.
  
=== Personality ===
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The first nation to place an order for FN-49 rifles would be Venezuela, who received 2000 rifles chambered for 7×57mm Mauser. Other South American countries would also express interest in the rifle, with Argentina and Columbia also purchasing rifles (with the Argentine rifles chambered in 7.65×53mm Argentine and the Columbian rifles chambered in .30-06). Brazil would also briefly look into the rifle, ordering a test rifle chambered for 7.62x51 NATO. Outside of South America, a number of countries also elected to adopt the FN-49. Egypt ended up purchasing almost 38,000 FN-49 rifles chambered in 8mm Mauser. The Belgian government would adopt the rifle as standard issue up until it was replaced by the FAL, and they bought a lot of them. The contract for Belgium totaled 87,777 FN-49 rifles total, all chambered for .30-06 Springfield, composing almost half of all FN-49 rifles ever produced.
Though as a member of Team FN, FN-49 is seem not that confident of being a member of elite team. She is very cautious and faint-hearted, the acquisition line shows that she’s easily to get shy with strangers. When starting combat mission or battle, her voice sounds like she’s so frightened that stomachache happens.  
 
  
After Digi-mind Upgrade was released in February 2018, FN-49 became one of the first group of characters that have the chance. The new-born FN-49 is more confident about herself, and more gorgeous on her illust.  
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|design=
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FN-49's hair accessory is a poppy flower.  
  
===Story Involvement===
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According to her artist, Bison仓鼠, the illustration for her Digi-Mind upgrade was finished a year before release.
FN-49 first appears in Chapter 2 together with {{doll name|FNC|AR|3}}. They run up against {{doll name|M4A1|AR|4}}, who is on the run, however since they’ve never met before, the duo seems a little overwhelmed. Then M4A1 leaves them before more trouble comes.
 
 
 
And in night battle of Chapter 6, FN-49 and FNC are assigned with decoy mission on a SF Boss unit Alchemist. The operation is a success, and at the end of night battle of Chapter 6, the duo become regular member of Team FN.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*'''Operation Rabbit Hunting'''
 
 
 
<div class="spoiler"> The end of night battle of Chapter 6 connects story plot of Operation Rabbit Hunting, at the beginning of which, FN-49 and FNC are sent out to recon extraordinary situations. And they discovered unconscious {{doll name|Noel|HG|EXTRA}} and rescued her back. And in the later operation they fight together with {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}, {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}}, and Noel to find {{doll name|Elphelt|SG|EXTRA}} and bring both Noel and her back to their world. </div>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*'''Digi-mind Upgrade Story-Chapter 1'''
 
 
 
<div class="spoiler">FN-49 shares a room with FNC in the dorm, and FNC gives her a comb as present. Since FNC likes to sneak into storage to grab some chocolate to eat, she bring FN-49 to go with her, and of course they are caught by the commander. When FN-49 tries to explain what happened, FNC quietly slipped away, leaves FN-49 alone. FN-49 is very angry but her characteristics haunts her. On the other hand FNC seems doesn’t care about that at all. </div>
 
 
 
*'''Digi-mind Upgrade Story-Chapter 2'''
 
 
 
<div class="spoiler">Since FNC make fun of FN-49 from time to time, and always makes her embarrassing. When FN-49 returns from recon mission, {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}} praises her for excellent job, and offers FN-49 some advices to be more confident so that she can handle the relationship with FNC. </div>
 
 
 
*'''Digi-mind Upgrade Story-Chapter 3'''
 
 
 
<div class="spoiler">FN-49 is heavily damaged due to cover FNC and sent to repair, but FNC refused to help carry the body since “I didn’t ask her for this.” When Five-seveN reminds FNC that FN-49 saved her even though 49 was being teased for the past few weeks, FNC ran away with words “That’s none of my business”.
 
 
 
Three days later FNC wants to see how repair goes but Five-seveN refuses her, “it is impossible to mend bodies like that. Perhaps she’s been melt down by now” Says Five-seveN.
 
 
 
“But we have cloud memory, just upload them to a new body…”
 
 
 
“She’s been having tough days recently, who would want that kind of memory?”
 
 
 
“…why…why would this happen…”
 
 
 
……
 
 
 
Then a new FN-49 walks in and meet FNC. FNC started crying and admit her mistakes of teasing FN-49. Then the “new” FN-49 told FNC that she remembers everything so she was teasing her just now. Then she brings out the comb and hit FNC’s palm heavily, to remind FNC that she’s got a temper as well. </div>
 
 
 
*'''Digi-mind Upgrade Story-Chapter 4'''
 
 
 
<div class="spoiler">FN-49 has been out for days without message. FNC is very worried and waits her in the dorm. When FN-49 returns with a new outfit and become more gorgeous, she explained that she was offered Digi-Mind Upgrade due to recent actice performance. Then FN-49 remembers that FNC suppose to be at training ground instead of being lazy in dorm, hit FNC’s palm heavily again with the comb.
 
 
 
Five-seveN:"Looks like FN-49 has changed a lot huh, both on temper and severity."</div>
 
 
 
=== In-Game ===
 
  
 
|min_dmg= 41
 
|min_dmg= 41
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|max_hp= 93
 
|max_hp= 93
 
|mov= 7
 
|mov= 7
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|moddable=1
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|mod1_max_hp= 94
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|mod1_max_dmg= 118
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|mod1_max_acc= 62
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|mod1_max_eva= 33
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|mod1_max_rof= 34
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|mod2_max_hp= 95
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|mod2_max_dmg= 119
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|mod2_max_acc= 63
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|mod2_max_eva= 33
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|mod2_max_rof= 34
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|mod3_max_hp= 96
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|mod3_max_dmg= 120
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|mod3_max_acc= 64
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|mod3_max_eva= 33
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|mod3_max_rof= 34
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|noheavycraft=1
 
|craft= 3:10:00
 
|craft= 3:10:00
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|drop=Can be obtained from many battle stages from Chapter 2-5 onward.
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|reward=Obtained as an career quest reward for clearing 2-3E. This {{doll name|FN-49|RF|2}} will be Lv.35 and at 3x Dummy Links.
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|aura1= Affects handguns
 
|aura1= Affects handguns
 
|aura2= Reduces skill cooldown by 10%
 
|aura2= Reduces skill cooldown by 10%
|aura3=  
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|mod1_aura1= Affects handguns
|tile1=
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|mod1_aura2= Reduces skill cooldown by 15%
|tile2=  
 
 
|tile3= 1
 
|tile3= 1
|tile4=
 
|tile6=
 
|tile7=
 
|tile8=
 
 
|tile9= 1
 
|tile9= 1
 
|tile5 = 0  
 
|tile5 = 0  
| characterid = FN49
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| GAIN_CN = 指挥官,那个……请、请多指教!
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|costume1 = [Digimind Upgrade]
| GAIN_JP =よ、よよよよ、よろしくお願いします!
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|costume2 = Umbrella Daydream
| GAIN_EN = P-p-p-p-pleased to to meet you...
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|costume3 = Virtue of the Silk Brocade
| DIALOGUE1_CN = 不要摸奇怪的地方呀。
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| DIALOGUE1_JP =変なところ触らないでください…
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|gallery=<gallery>
| DIALOGUE1_EN = Don't touch me in strange places.
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File:FN-49_S.png|Profile image
| DIALOGUE2_CN = 请不要戏弄我了。
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File:FN-49.png|Full artwork
| DIALOGUE2_JP =か、からかわないでください!
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File:FN-49_D.png|Full damaged artwork
| DIALOGUE2_EN = Please don't make fun of me.
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File:FN-49_costume1_S.png|Digimind Upgrade profile image
| DIALOGUE3_CN = 那个!……就算是我,也是会生气的……
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File:FN-49_costume1.png|Digimind Upgrade full artwork
| DIALOGUE3_JP =コラー!…私だって、怒る時は怒ります!
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File:FN-49_costume1_D.png|Digimind Upgrade full damaged artwork
| DIALOGUE3_EN = Hey!  ...even I can get angry sometimes too....
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File:FN-49_costume2.png|"Umbrella Daydream" full artwork
| DIALOGUEWEDDING_CN = 指挥官,我今天的表现怎么样?虽然我现在能做的还很少,但是我会继续努力,直到您满意为止!
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File:FN-49_costume2_D.png|"Umbrella Daydream" full damaged artwork
| DIALOGUEWEDDING_EN = Commander, how did I perform today? Even though there are so little I can do right now, but I will continue the hard work, until you are satisfied!
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File:FN-49_costume3.png|"Virtue of the Silk Brocade" full artwork
| INTRODUCTION_CN =FN-49……在很久之前就完成了初步设计,但准备投产时遭遇了战争,不想为敌人工作的设计师带着资料逃向国外。战争结束后,我终于获得生产和销售的机会。为了不辜负大家的期望,我会努力下去的,指挥官!
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File:FN-49_costume3_D.png|"Virtue of the Silk Brocade" full damaged artwork
| INTRODUCTION_JP =
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</gallery>
| INTRODUCTION_EN = FN-49... Initial design stages were complete long ago, but the war started before production began, not wanting to work for the enemy, the designer escaped the country with the design schematics. My production finally began and received marketing chance after the war. For the sake of meeting everyone's expectation, I will do my best Commander!
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| SOULCONTRACT_CN =诶?!您塞给我的是什么啊!我真的可以吗?不过,既然是指挥官的选择,这一次,我不会让给任何人!请让我在您身边,努力变强!
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|galleryAlt=<gallery>
| SOULCONTRACT_JP =え?急に何をくれるの?ほ、本当に私でいいんですか?でも、指揮官が選んでくださったんだら、誰にも譲りません。あなたのお傍で、もっと強くなれよう頑張ります。
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File:Summer With Me Login Wallpaper.png|"Summer With Me" login wallpaper illustrated by ???.
| SOULCONTRACT_EN = Eh?! What is this you are giving me! Is this really for me? But, since it's commander's choice, this time I won't let anyone else have it! Please let me stay by your side and grow stronger!
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File:Downy Snow in Spring Login Wallpaper.png|"Downy Snow in Spring" Login wallpaper illustrated by ???.
| ALLHALLOWS_CN = 要、要给我糖果吗?感谢您……
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</gallery>
| ALLHALLOWS_JP = おぅ、おおおっお菓子くれるんですか、あ、ありがとうございます。
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| ALLHALLOWS_EN = Candies... For me? Thank you very much...
 
 
|trivia=
 
|trivia=
*In the EN Release of '''Girls' Frontline''' this gun's name was changed to ''FF-49'' to avoid copyright.
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*In the EN release of '''Girls' Frontline''', this gun's name was initially changed to ''FF-49'', to avoid copyright issues.
*Until May 2018, Team FN consist of 6 members: {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}, {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}}, {{doll name|FNC|AR|3}}, {{doll name|FN-49|RF|2}}, {{doll name|F2000|AR|2}}, and {{doll name|Ballista|RF|5}}.
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** As of June 26th, 2018, her name was changed from ''FF-49'' to ''FF FN49'' in the EN server. In the JP server, she already had this name at launch.
| references = <references/>
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*Until May 2018, 'Team FN' (a group of Belgian-designed T-dolls) consisted of 6 members: {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}, {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}}, {{doll name|FNC|AR|3}}, {{doll name|FN-49|RF|2}}, {{doll name|F2000|AR|2}}, and {{doll name|Ballista|RF|5}}.
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*Several prototype FN-49 rifles were made in other calibers, including at least five in 6.5×55mm for testing in Sweden, one in caliber 7.5×54mm French for testing in Syria, one in caliber .30-06 for testing in the United States, and one in caliber 7.62×51mm NATO for Brazil.
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*In the late 1960's, the Argentinian military would modify their FN-49 rifles to chamber 7.62 NATO, likely in order to have the rifle use the same ammo as the FN FAL rifle then in standard service with the Argentinian armed forces. This was done by replacing the barrel and extractor. In addition, the trigger guards were modified to allow to take a new 20 round detachable box magazine.
 
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Revision as of 04:29, 14 March 2022

FN-49 Story Quotes
FN-4951
Gun Information
Full name Fabrique Nationale Model 1949
Country of origin Belgium
Manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN)
Game Information
Faction Griffin & Kryuger
Manufactured /
Revised by
I.O.P.
Voice actor Misaki Mami
Artist Bison仓鼠
Released on CN, TW, KR, EN (FF FN49), JP (FF FN49)
Chibi Animation
Variant:

Click the marked area to switch between animations. For details regarding animations, please see Animations on the Wiki.

How to obtain

NORMALHEAVY Timer 3:10:00. See T-Doll Production for details.

DROP Can be obtained from many battle stages from Chapter 2-5 onward.

REWARD Obtained as an career quest reward for clearing 2-3E. This RF FN-49Thumb button.pngFN-49  will be Lv.35 and at 3x Dummy Links.

Exclusive Equipment

Union Skill

There is no union skill for this T-Doll.

Stats / Data

Stats

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
47(x1)93(x1) / 465(x5) 15(x1) / 55(x5) 30(x1) / 90(x5)
Damage
 Damage
41 111
Evasion
 Evasion
4 32
Accuracy
 Accuracy
8 61
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
22 32
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
7
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
40%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects handguns
Reduces skill cooldown by 10%

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
47(x1)94(x1) / 470(x5) 15(x1) / 55(x5) 30(x1) / 90(x5)
Damage
 Damage
41 118
Evasion
 Evasion
4 33
Accuracy
 Accuracy
8 62
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
22 34
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
7
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
40%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects handguns
Reduces skill cooldown by 15%

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
47(x1)95(x1) / 475(x5) 15(x1) / 55(x5) 30(x1) / 90(x5)
Damage
 Damage
41 119
Evasion
 Evasion
4 33
Accuracy
 Accuracy
8 63
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
22 34
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
7
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
40%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects handguns
Reduces skill cooldown by 15%

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
47(x1)96(x1) / 480(x5) 15(x1) / 55(x5) 30(x1) / 90(x5)
Damage
 Damage
41 120
Evasion
 Evasion
4 33
Accuracy
 Accuracy
8 64
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
22 34
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
7
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
40%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects handguns
Reduces skill cooldown by 15%

Weapon Background

The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49 or SAFN) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. While well-regarded for its high build quality and reliability in comparison to the rifles of the time, its marketability was limited, as it was not developed in time for use in World War II. By the time it was introduced, many militaries had already begun to switch over to selective fire assault rifles. As a result, the FN-49 found itself in direct competition with a number of more modern rifles such as the Heckler & Koch G3 and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal's own FN FAL, resulting in limited sales. Despite this tough competition, it was still picked up by a number of national militaries, seeing use with army forces in Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela.[1]

In the early 1930's, Fabrique Nationale's chief firearm designer, Dieudonne Saive, experimented with a number of recoil-operated rifle designs. While little came of these experiments, they would become the basis for a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle, which he patented in 1936 and prototyped in 1937. Photographs of these prototypes still exist, and they show a number of characteristics that would later appear in the FN-49. This rifle was still in development in early 1939, and a version with a 5-round magazine was about to be marketed. When German armies invaded Poland, these plans were delayed to increase production of bolt-action rifles and machine guns for the Belgian military.

The German invasion of Belgium in May 1940 interrupted any plans for the production of the new model, as Liège, home of FN's factory, was occupied by the German military. Despite this setback, Saive was able to escape to England via Portugal in 1941, where he continued work on various firearms projects. By 1943, Saive was back to working on his experimental rifle, now chambered for 7.92×57mm Mauser. Late that year, the Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield ordered 50 prototypes (designated "EXP-1" and sometimes referred to as "SLEM-1" or "Self-Loading Experimental Model"). Based on tests with these prototypes, Enfield placed an order for 2,000 rifles for troop trials, but a last-minute problem with the moderation of the gas pressure (as well as the impending end of World War II) led to the cancellation of this order. Despite this, Saive (who had returned to Liège shortly after its liberation in September 1944) continued work on the rifle, and finalized the design for the FN-49 in 1947.

With the rifle complete, FN started looking for customers. The new communist satellite states were not an option, as they were required to buy or build Soviet designs. The Western European nations had vast stocks of World War II firearms, and so did not really need to buy much of anything. They also could get American and British weapons aid, which was inexpensive or free. So FN decided to market to non-aligned countries who did not want to commit to Western or Soviet doctrine, which would be inevitable when accepting aid.

The first nation to place an order for FN-49 rifles would be Venezuela, who received 2000 rifles chambered for 7×57mm Mauser. Other South American countries would also express interest in the rifle, with Argentina and Columbia also purchasing rifles (with the Argentine rifles chambered in 7.65×53mm Argentine and the Columbian rifles chambered in .30-06). Brazil would also briefly look into the rifle, ordering a test rifle chambered for 7.62x51 NATO. Outside of South America, a number of countries also elected to adopt the FN-49. Egypt ended up purchasing almost 38,000 FN-49 rifles chambered in 8mm Mauser. The Belgian government would adopt the rifle as standard issue up until it was replaced by the FAL, and they bought a lot of them. The contract for Belgium totaled 87,777 FN-49 rifles total, all chambered for .30-06 Springfield, composing almost half of all FN-49 rifles ever produced.

Character Design

FN-49's hair accessory is a poppy flower.

According to her artist, Bison仓鼠, the illustration for her Digi-Mind upgrade was finished a year before release.

Gallery

Main artwork

Gallery consisting of artworks used primarily in-game. For information on how to obtain certain costumes, see Skin Catalogue.

Alternative artwork

Alternate gallery consisting of artworks with slight alterations as well as miscellaneous artworks.

Trivia

  • In the EN release of Girls' Frontline, this gun's name was initially changed to FF-49, to avoid copyright issues.
    • As of June 26th, 2018, her name was changed from FF-49 to FF FN49 in the EN server. In the JP server, she already had this name at launch.
  • Until May 2018, 'Team FN' (a group of Belgian-designed T-dolls) consisted of 6 members: AR FALThumb button.pngFAL , HG Five-seveNThumb button.pngFive-seveN , AR FNCThumb button.pngFNC , RF FN-49Thumb button.pngFN-49 , AR F2000Thumb button.pngF2000 , and RF BallistaThumb button.pngBallista .
  • Several prototype FN-49 rifles were made in other calibers, including at least five in 6.5×55mm for testing in Sweden, one in caliber 7.5×54mm French for testing in Syria, one in caliber .30-06 for testing in the United States, and one in caliber 7.62×51mm NATO for Brazil.
  • In the late 1960's, the Argentinian military would modify their FN-49 rifles to chamber 7.62 NATO, likely in order to have the rifle use the same ammo as the FN FAL rifle then in standard service with the Argentinian armed forces. This was done by replacing the barrel and extractor. In addition, the trigger guards were modified to allow to take a new 20 round detachable box magazine.

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