C6A1 FLEX Canadian 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
C6A1
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Basic Information
Name
C6A1 FLEX Canadian 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Designation
C6A1
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2019
Description
C6A1 FLEX is a Canadian 7.62x51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun. The C6A1 is an improved version of C6 that is a Canadian version of FN MAG. The C6A1 FLEX replaced the C6 in the Canadian military in 2019. Improvements include polymer buttstock, M1913 Picatinny rails, and adjustable gas tube regulators.
System
C6A1 FLEX 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Name
C6A1 FLEX 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Manufacturer
Canada; Company: INA
Length
1,260 mm
Barrel Length
630 mm
Weight, Unloaded
11.8 kg
Action
Gas-operated long-stroke piston, open bolt
Cyclic Rate of Fire
750–1,100 rds/min
Maximum Firing Range
3, 725 m
Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Feed System
M13 linked belt
Sights,
Folding leaf sight with aperture and notch, front blade
Note
The C6A1 FLEX is the Canadian manufactured upgrade of the C6 GPMG. It is manufactured under license specifically for the Canadian Armed Forces, and primarily features upgrades to the furniture of the weapon. The weapon was first delivered in 2018.
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62 × 51 mm NATO
Basic Load
1,740 Rounds
Details
Country of Origin
Canada
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
Canada
New Zealand
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