In service

C6A1 GPMG

Type 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun

Element Canadian Army

Origin FN Herstal (Belgium)

Service / delivery milestone 1980s (A1 FLEX: 2018)

Quantity Widely issued

On this itemThe FN MAG in Canadian service.

Source checked 2026-09-15: Primary source. Role and the corrected details below checked. Historical introduction dates, manufacturer and fleet totals are not a current readiness count.

Key specifications

7.62×51 mm NATO, belt-fed
Dismounted and vehicle-mounted employment

Who works with it

Infanteer Non-commissioned Infantry Officer Officer Weapons Technician Non-commissioned

Element: Canadian Army

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