C9A2 Canadian 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
C9A2
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Basic Information
Name
C9A2 Canadian 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
Designation
C9A2
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
Colt Canada
Date of Introduction
2002
Description
The C9A2 light machine gun (LMG) is primarily used as an infantry support weapon. Equipped with an adjustable bipod, it is normally fired from the prone position and is solely capable of full-automatic fire. The C9A2 is air-cooled, gas-operated, and equipped with a rotating bolt locking system. Designed with a dual-feed system, it fires from a disintegrating link belt of 200 rounds. In emergencies, a 30-round rifle magazine can be used instead. The primary sighting system is an optical sight.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
5.56 mm Light Machine Gun
Range
1.0 km
Variants
C9
C9 was the standard weapon with FN leaf sights ("iron sights").
C9A1
C9A1 was a C9 with an Elcan C79 3x power optical sight, identical to the sights used on the C7A1 rifle. The C79 sight was a controversial modification, as vibrations tended to transfer to the mount during automatic firing; the C79 was also heavy and prone to damage
C9A2
C9A2 refers to a modernized version instituted after combat experience in Afghanistan in 2002 and is beyond the scope of this website.
System
C9A2 Canadian 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
Name
C9A2 5.56mm Light Machine Gun (LMG)
Type
Light Machine Gun
Caliber
5.56 mm
Manufacturer
Colt Canada
Length
Long barrel: 1,016 mm;
Short Barrel: 916 mm (36 in)
Barrel Length
Long barrel: 523 mm; Short barrel:
424 mm (16.69 in)
Width
143 mm (buttstock and bipod folded)
Height
270 mm
Weight
Long barrel: 7.49 kg; Short barrel:
7.35 kg
Action
Gas, long-stroke piston
Mode of Fire
Fully-automatic only
Cyclic Rate of Fire
Long barrel: 650-800 rds/min; Short barrel
Maximum Firing Range
1,000 m
Effective Firing Range
500 m
Feed System
Dual feed. The C9A2 will accept either a disintegrating link belt, or a STANAG box magazine feed.
STANAG box magazin
Sights
Rear aperture, front post
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.56 mm
Cartridge
5.56 × 45 mm NATO
Basic Load
3,300 Rounds
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Details
Country of Origin
Canada
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.02 m
Width
0.14 m
Height
0.27 m
Weight
7.49 kg
Operators (1)
Canada
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