Specifications - Colt Canada C7
Summary
The Colt Canada C7 is a Canadian rifle, manufactured by Colt Canada (formerly Diemaco prior to 2005), having similar design and function to the Colt M16A3.
The C7 and its variants have been adopted as the standard issue rifle by the militaries of Canada, Norway (special forces only), Denmark and the Netherlands. Following trials, C8 variants are general issue firearms for the United Kingdom's Special Forces. It is also the standard firearm of the Dutch air force (C8A1) and other specialist users within the Dutch and British militaries. It has been utilized in various combat deployments by Canadian, British, Norwegian, Dutch, and Danish forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Mali.
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Personal Arms
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO | |
| Rate of fire | 700–900 RPM | |
| Effective firing range | 400 m (440 yd) | |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |