C8A2

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The C8A2 is a modernized Canadian variant of the C8 carbine, featuring updated ergonomics and components for improved reliability and handling.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf assault rifle
carbine
action gas-operated
rotating bolt
barrelType rifled barrel
basedOn C8 carbine NERFINISHED
caliber 5.56×45mm NATO NERFINISHED
cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO NERFINISHED
category military firearm
chambering 5.56 NATO
countryOfOrigin Canada
designedFor close-quarters combat
general-purpose service rifle role
infantry use
ergonomicFeatures adjustable buttstock
ambidextrous controls
improved pistol grip
feature enhanced reliability components
improved handguards
optics-ready upper receiver
updated furniture
feedSystem STANAG magazine
firingModes fully automatic
semi-automatic
improvementOver C8
intendedUsers regular forces
special operations forces
introducedBy Canadian Armed Forces NERFINISHED
magazineCapacity 30-round detachable box magazine
manufacturer Colt Canada NERFINISHED
Diemaco NERFINISHED
materialFeatures modern synthetic furniture
operation direct impingement
originatesFrom C7 rifle design lineage
partOfFamily C7/C8 rifle family NERFINISHED
platformCompatibility AR-15/M16 pattern components
primaryUsers Canadian Armed Forces NERFINISHED
railSystem accessory mounting capability
safety selector lever with safe and fire positions
sightOptions iron sights
optical sights
red dot sights
usedBy Canadian Army NERFINISHED
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command NERFINISHED
Royal Canadian Air Force NERFINISHED
Royal Canadian Navy NERFINISHED
usedIn training and operational deployments by Canadian forces

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C8 carbine hasVariant C8A2