Engineering:CAN bayonet 2000
| CAN bayonet 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Knife bayonet |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004–present |
| Wars |
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| Production history | |
| Designer | AES |
| Designed | 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Eickhorn-Solingen GmbH |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 311 mm (12.2 in) |
| Blade length | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Blade type | Clip Point |
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is the up-to-date standard multi-purpose infantry bayonet of the Canadian Armed Forces, issued to match the C7/C8 service rifles.
History
The bayonet 2000 was originally developed based on a NATO standardization agreement by AES in Germany as the successor of C7 Nella bayonet.[1][2]
The bayonet 2000 was first selected by United States Marine Corps in 2001, but was rejected due to political issues, which eventually became the lead-up to AES going bankrupt.[1]
After the bankruptcy of AES, the bayonet was rebranded to Bayonet 2005 by Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (now Eickhorn-Solingen GmbH)[1]
Description
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is a German-designed Canadian bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn-Solingen GmbH. It has wire-cutting abilities while functioning as a combat bayonet.[1]
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is 311 mm (12.2 in) long in total. Its 184 mm (7.2 in) blade has a thickness of 3.4 mm (0.13 in), and the muzzle ring diameter is 22.1 mm (0.87 in).
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 weighs 310 g (11 oz) and has a different scabbard and vest frog from the C7 Nella bayonet.[2][3]
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 uses a hilt identical to US M7 bayonet, but with a different AES design instead of replicating the entire M7 bayonet's design.
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is fitted with a dark olive green grip, scabbard and olive drab green scabbard carrier. It also has web frog used to be fitted onto the modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) system.[1]
| Component | Part No | NATO Stock Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bayonet | 09653C-1 | 1095-20-001-6751 |
| Scabbard, Bayonet | 09669C-1 | 1095-20-001-6758 |
| Carrier, Scabbard | 0376368-1 | 1095-20-001-5634[2][3] |
Users
See also
- M9 bayonet
- M16 rifle
- Glock knife
- 6KH2 bayonet
- 6KH3 bayonet
- 6KH4 bayonet
- 6KH5 bayonet
- 6KH9 bayonet
- List of equipment of the Canadian Army
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Bayonets of Post-War Germany" (in en-us). http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Germany__Post_WW_II_/germany_post_wwii_2.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Bayonets of Canada" (in en-us). http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/Canada/canada_2.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "C7/C8 Bayonet Assembly". https://www.nordicmarksman.com/C7C8-Bayonet-Assembly.html.
- ↑ "Bayonet System 2000 (WC)". 2018-11-03. http://www.muetstege.com/bayonet2000wc.htm.
- ↑ "Error: no
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