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Description
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The improved C8A1 (Diemaco C8FT) is essentially a C8 carbine with a C7A1 flat-top upper receiver; the carbine having a 368-millimetre (14.5 in) barrel versus the 508-millimetre (20.0 in) barrel typically seen on the C7.[6] The overall layout of the weapon remains essentially unchanged except for the upper receiver and the general inclusion of the C79 sight. C8A1s have also been more commonly seen with the detachable carry handle with A1 sights developed by Diemaco for both the C7FT and the C8FT. The C8A1 was never officially adopted by the Canadian Forces and was only used in Afghanistan for the ability to use the C79 optical sights.

Type Carbine
Place of origin Canada[Note 1]
Service history
In service 1994–present
Used by See Users
Wars War in Afghanistan
Production history
Manufacturer Colt Canada (current)
Diemaco (former)
Produced 1980s–present
No. built 50,000+
Variants C8A1, C8A2, C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3, C8 CQB, C8 IUR
Specifications
Mass 2.68 kg (5.9 lb) (unloaded C8A1)
2.81 kg (6.2 lb) (unloaded C8A2)
Length 840 mm (33 in) (C8, C8A1, C8A2)
876.3 mm (34.50 in) (C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3) (stock extended)
760 mm (30 in) (C8, C8A1, C8A2)
800.1 mm (31.50 in) (C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3) (stock collapsed)
Barrel length 368 mm (14.5 in) (C8, C8A1, C8A2)
399 mm (15.7 in) (C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3)
295 mm (11.6 in) (C8 CQB)
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 750–950 RPM
Muzzle velocity 900 m/s (3000 ft/s)
Effective firing range 400 m (440 yd) (effective)
Feed system Various STANAG magazines

Description
Link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Can…

The improved C8A1 (Diemaco C8FT) is essentially a C8 carbine with a C7A1 flat-top upper receiver; the carbine having a 368-millimetre (14.5 in) barrel versus the 508-millimetre (20.0 in) barrel typically seen on the C7.[6] The overall layout of the weapon remains essentially unchanged except for the upper receiver and the general inclusion of the C79 sight. C8A1s have also been more commonly seen with the detachable carry handle with A1 sights developed by Diemaco for both the C7FT and the C8FT. The C8A1 was never officially adopted by the Canadian Forces and was only used in Afghanistan for the ability to use the C79 optical sights.

Type Carbine
Place of origin Canada[Note 1]
Service history
In service 1994–present
Used by See Users
Wars War in Afghanistan
Production history
Manufacturer Colt Canada (current)
Diemaco (former)
Produced 1980s–present
No. built 50,000+
Variants C8A1, C8A2, C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3, C8 CQB, C8 IUR
Specifications
Mass 2.68 kg (5.9 lb) (unloaded C8A1)
2.81 kg (6.2 lb) (unloaded C8A2)
Length 840 mm (33 in) (C8, C8A1, C8A2)
876.3 mm (34.50 in) (C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3) (stock extended)
760 mm (30 in) (C8, C8A1, C8A2)
800.1 mm (31.50 in) (C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3) (stock collapsed)
Barrel length 368 mm (14.5 in) (C8, C8A1, C8A2)
399 mm (15.7 in) (C8 SFW, C8FTHB, C8A3)
295 mm (11.6 in) (C8 CQB)
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 750–950 RPM
Muzzle velocity 900 m/s (3000 ft/s)
Effective firing range 400 m (440 yd) (effective)
Feed system Various STANAG magazines