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Welcome to the Unofficial Canadian Army Home Page.
(DND PICTURE)
The C7A1 assault rifle is an improved version of the basic C7 combat rifle, incorporating a low-mounted optical sight. The C7 rifle is a Canadian adaptation of a U.S. firearm known as the M16A1E1. The C-7 replaced the FN C1 rifle and the C1 sub-machine-gun.
Crew: 1
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Calibre: 5.56 mm (NATO) |
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Length rifle: 1 m |
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barrel: 0.53 m |
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Weight rifle: 3.42 kg |
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rifle loaded: 4.66 kg |
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Magazine: 30 rounds Rate of fire: 700 to 940 rounds per minute |
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Modes of fire: single-shot and automatic |
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Operation : gas operated, air cooled, |
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magazine fed Range: 400 m |
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Other optional attachments: M203 PI 40-mm grenade launcher; |
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AN PAQ 4 Laser pointer; |
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Entered service in 1986 Quantity in Service: 79, 935 |
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Notes: Cost $2,000 |
Last updated: Jul-99
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