C8

C8A2
The C8 is the carbine variant of the C7 which means that it has a shorter barrel. It is ninety-nine point six millimeters (99.6mm) shorter than the C7A2 which, in addition to reducing overall weight, makes it a more practical weapon for engagements in an urban setting, as well as making it easier for mounted infantry to dismount from their vehicles. Like the C7A2, the C8A3 uses the five-five-six by four-five millimeter (5.56x45mm) NATO cartridge and is fed by the same STANAG magazines. It has a slightly higher fire rate, between seven hundred fifty and nine hundred fifty rounds per minute and an effective range out to four hundred meters.

C8A2 M203
The C8A2 M203 is the same rifle with an M203A1 Underbarrel Grenade Launcher affixed for increased firepower. The M203A1 fires 40mm High Explosive and Smoke Grenades that are effective at suppressing the enemy and offering concealment for the unit.

C8A3 CQB
The C8A3 CQB is an even shorter variant of the C8A2, shortening the barrel a further one hundred fifty six point four millimeters (156.4mm), making it ideal for close protection work and room clearing.