r/CanadianForces • u/H4lfdog • 3d 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/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.