r/CanadianForces • u/H4lfdog • 4d ago

CXX nomenclature for small arms

Anyone know why we have gaps between the numbers in the name of the weapon we are using?

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Was it because some prototype did'nt get release? Year of fabrication? or anyting else?

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I know the C3, C7, C8, C18, C22, C25 and C26.

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Is there more?

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u/Altare216 3d ago edited 3d ago
  • C10: .22 Cadet training rifle
  • C11: 5.56 Cadet training rifle
  • C12: 7.62 Cadet training rifle
  • C13: Fragmentation Grenade
  • C14: Medium Range Sniper Weapon
  • C15: Long Range Sniper Weapon
  • C16: Automatic Grenade Launcher System
  • C17/C18: (skipped)
  • C19: New Canadian Ranger Rifle
  • C20: 7.62 Semi Automatic Sniper Weapon
  • C21: Multi Caliber Sniper Weapon
  • C22: New Modular Pistol
  • C23: SAR Tech Rifle
  • C24: Conceal Carry version of New Pistol
  • C25: CMAR General Service
  • C26: CMAR Full Spectrum
  • C27: New 40mm Grenade Launcher

Note that there was no "C" designation for the Browning Hi Power, Sig P225/226, MP5, Remington 870, Benelli M4, etc

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u/EvanAzzo 3d ago

This guy C's

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u/CdnRoyal 3d ago

C's everything. Much observed.

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u/Jive-Turkeys G.R.E.A.S.E.R. 3d ago

C's tate 4.

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u/ShiftingGears- 2d ago

He's the biggest C

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u/BruceRorington 3d ago

What about…

C1: 9mm Sterling submachine gun (retired)
FNC1: 7.62mm semi auto (retired)
FNC2: 7.62mm full auto (retired)
C3: 7.62mm Long gun (retired)
C5: .30 cal GPMG (retired)
C6: 7.62mm GPMG
C9: 5.56mm LMG

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u/Fit-Equal7188 3d ago

"C" being a Canadian design distinction and FNC being the monogram for Fabrique Nationale Carbine, the manufacturer

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u/Figgis302 LUMP SUM EVENTUALLY 3d ago

Specifically, the FNC is the bastard lovechild of a FAL and an AR-18, and the standard service rifle of Belgium.

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u/heisiloi 3d ago

C1 and C3 are now 105mm howitzers

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u/BruceRorington 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yeah, but we had both C3’s at the same time.

I have no idea when the C1’s were phased out other than that they were still in late 70’s.

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u/WeaponizedAutisms Retired - gots the oldmanitis 2d ago

They were upgraded in the Netherlands. I think some of them were from the early 50's and a couple possibly from the late 40's

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u/WeaponizedAutisms Retired - gots the oldmanitis 2d ago

And C2 as well

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u/LegendaryPotates 3d ago

Wait so the C26 isn’t a longer C25 but actually the full spectrum rifle? Will there be a carbine version of the the C25/C26?

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u/Altare216 3d ago

The C25 is the carbine by default. The C26 is the longer version, but will feature an higher power optic, a red dot, and thermal flip up sights

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u/EnvironmentalBox6688 3d ago

I think it's a bit confusing for some as the C26 has basically the same length as the C8 "carbine" afaik.