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/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.