Diemaco C7
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| general information | |
| Military designation: | C7 (C7A1 / C7A2) |
| Country of operation: | see user |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Diemaco / Colt Canada |
| Manufacturer country: |
 Canada
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| Production time: | since 1982 |
| Model variants: | see model variants |
| Weapon Category: | Assault rifle |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 1006 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 3.3 kg |
| Barrel length : | 508 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 5.56 × 45 mm NATO |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 30 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Curve magazine |
| Cadence : | 700-900 rounds / min |
| Fire types: | Single , continuous fire |
| Number of trains : | 6th |
| Twist : | Right |
| Visor : | C7: Open sights from C7A1: Weaver rail |
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The Diemaco C7 is a Canadian assault rifle based on the US M16 and developed by Diemaco. The company was acquired by Colt on May 20, 2005 and renamed "Colt Canada".
history
The work on the C7 took place parallel to the development of the M16A2 from Colt. A Canadian liaison officer worked with the Marines on the M16A1 Product Improvement Program, providing information to the Rifle Replacement Program Office to develop a new assault rifle for the Canadian armed forces .
The resulting rifle is more similar to the M16A1E1 than the M16A2. The first versions of the C7 were manufactured by Colt for the Canadian Armed Forces and were designated the Colt Model 715. Later versions were developed and built by Diemaco until it was acquired by Colt on May 20, 2005 and renamed "Colt Canada". Since 1994 a short-barreled version has been produced under the name C8, which is based on the Colt Model 653 and has a 368 mm long barrel.
Model variants
- C7A1: In the C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) version, the open sights of the C7 have been replaced by a Weaver rail . Since this version was developed before the Picatinny rail , both differ in detail. The distances between the transverse grooves are smaller, and the rail is also lower, so that the original sight could be retained. During the development, the rail was glued to the housing, in production the housing and rail were forged from one piece.
- C7A2: The C7A1 has been redesigned from experience in Afghanistan: The shoulder rest, which can be telescoped into four positions, a triple rail on the fore-end and can be operated with both hands are new. The weapon is delivered in a greenish color as standard.
- C7CT: Designated Marksman Rifle with two-stage trigger and counterweight in the buttstock .
- C8A1: On the C8A1 (Diemaco C8FT), the top of the housing has been redesigned to accommodate the C79 visor.
- C8 SFW: Version for special units with a longer (410 mm), heavy barrel for fire support. The fore-end was reinforced to accommodate an AG36 .
- C8FTHB: Special version of the C8 SFW for the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment.
- C8CT: Designated Marksman Rifle with two-stage trigger and counterweight in the buttstock .
- C10: Practice version in caliber .22 lfB , only single shot.
- LSW: Squad Automatic Weapon with heavy barrel and front handle, only continuous fire.
Users
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Afghanistan : Temporarily used by the Afghan National Army . -
Canada : Ordnance weapon
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Denmark : Replaces the HK G3 . Admission since 1996 as M / 95 and M / 96. Since 2004 also the LSW version. -
Netherlands : Ordnance weapon -
United Kingdom : With the United Kingdom Forces
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b CASR Canadian American Strategic Review ( Memento from July 6, 2011 in the Internet Archive )