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C9A1 Machine-Gun
Description and use
The C9A1 is a C9 light machine-gun with a special optical sight attached. The C9 is an
adaptation of the United States M249 Squad Automatic Weapon that was developed from the
Belgian Minimi manufactured by Fabrique Nationale Herstal S.A. in Belgium. The Minimi
(mini-mitrailleuse or mini machine-gun) is a fully automatic, gas operated, belt or
magazine-fed-weapon. Within the rifle section, the C9A1 is used to provide fire cover
during manoeuvres involving assault rifle-equipped in the offence and, to cover the most
likely enemy approach in the defence positions.
Characteristics
Calibre: 5.56 mm (NATO)
Weight
machine-gun: 7.12 kg
barrel: 1.57 kg
200 round belt: 10.28 kg
30 round magazine, loaded: 7.61 kg
Length
machine-gun: 1.04 m
barrel: .53 m
Muzzle velocity: 920 m/s
Mode of fire: automatic only
Rate of fire
normal: 700 rounds per minute
adverse condition setting:1,000 rounds per minute
Operation:
Gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed or magazine-fed-weapon
Effective range: 600 m
Optical attachment: Night image intensification sight (Kite Sight)
Characteristics of the optical sight
Magnification: 3.4 power
Dimensions: 160 mm x 72 mm x 55 mm
Field of view: 8 degrees
Weight
sight: 350 g
mount: 290 g
Range: 600 m
Reticle:
Vertical aiming post visible at day and night via tritium source illumination
Adjustments:
Vertical and horizontal plus ballistic compensation from 200 to 800 m in 100 m increments
Quantity in Service: 6,750
Cost
$ 4,000 per unit
Status
In service since 1986 with all elements of the Land Forces in Canada and on deployment
outside the country.
Manufacturer
Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium
