CAN Bayonet 2000
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 as the successor of C7 Nella Bayonet after replacing the C7 Nella Bayonet after 2004.[1][2]
| CAN Bayonet 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004-present |
| Used by | |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | AES |
| Designed | 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Colt Canada |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 311 mm (12.2 in) |
| Blade length | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Blade type | Clip Point |
Description
The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is a German-designed Canadian bayonet manufactured under licence by Colt Canada. It has wire-cutting abilities while functioning as a combat bayonet.[1]
The bayonet itself is 311 mm long in total. Its 184 mm-long blade has a thickness of 3.4 mm (0.13 in), and the muzzle ring diameter is 22.1 mm (0.87 in). It weighs 310 g and has a different scabbard and vest frog from the C7 Nella Bayonet.[2][3]
The Bayonet 2000 was originally developed based on a NATO standardization agreement by AES in Germany. It uses a hilt identical to US M7 bayonet, but with a different AES design instead of replicating the entire M7 bayonet's design. It 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 Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system.[1]
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.[1]
References
- "Bayonets of Post-War Germany". worldbayonets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- "Bayonets of Canada". worldbayonets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- "C7/C8 Bayonet Assembly". Nordic Marksman Inc. Retrieved 2022-03-21.