Weapon designations

[thatguy96]

I've been compiling a list of military designations, from around the world, mostly for my personal reference, but as to have a quick reference guide of sorts for lesser known designations (like that the HK 23 was designated XM262 by the US) or for designations for a common system across services or countries (like the FN Minimi is the C9 in Canada and a variant of it is the M249 in the US or that the USAF's SUU-23/A gun pod is known in the US Army as the M25).

I was just wondering if people had any ones they knew of that they'd like to share.

[digrar]

F88 for our Steyr, F89 for the Minimi and SR98 for our Accuracy International 7.62 sniper rifle.

[RS_Leo1A5]

Some for Germany:
Pistolen (pistols)
P1 - Walther P38 (modified)
P2 - SIG 210
P3 - Astra 600/43
P6 - SIG-Sauer P225
P7 - H&K PSP
P8 - H&K USP (modified)
P9 - Walter P99
P10 - H&K USP Compact (modified)
P11 - H&K P11

Gewehre (rifles)
G1 - FN FAL
G2 - SIG 57
G3 - H&K G3
G8 - H&K 21
G11 - H&K G11
G21 - Accuracy Int. AWM (in 7.62x51)
G22 - Accuracy Int. AWM (in .300 WinMag, with folding buttstock)
G36 - H&K G36 (aka H&K50)
G41 - H&K G41

Maschinenpistolen (submachineguns)
MP2 - IMI Uzi (MP2 wooden stock, MP2A1 folding metal stock)
MP5 - H&K MP5 (AKA H&K54)
MP7 - H&K MP7 (aka H&K PDW)

[thatguy96]

Thanks a lot guys, and I'm sure there are more.

Also, isn't a variant of the Sig 551 designated G37 by the Germans? And Digrar, do you know what AI rifle the SR98 is? Is it the L96/AI PM?

[nickless]

Thanks a lot guys, and I'm sure there are more.

Also, isn't a variant of the Sig 551 designated G37 by the Germans? And Digrar, do you know what AI rifle the SR98 is? Is it the L96/AI PM?

Yes, some designations sare missing in that list:

G23 - AWM-F, caliber .300 Win Mag. This designation is used for early rifles bought from AI, they don't have the modifications from the original design the G22 has

G37 - Sig 551

P12 - H&K USP .45 Tactical

MP1 - Beretta Mod 38/42
MP3 - Walther MP-L
MP4 - Walther MP-K

SR98 is the australian desigantion for the 7.62 mm AW-F with some modifications like a picatinny rail scope mount.

[kayaker]

L96 = SA80

L98 = Light Support Weapon (LSW)

[Eddie T Head]

Ryan, I believe L98 is the cadet varient of the SA80
SA80A1/A2 - L85A1/A2
LSW - L86
GPMG - L7A2

L96 is the Accuracy International 7.62mm sniper rifle
L115 is the .338 sniper rifle

.50 HMG - L1A1

[Malc]

L98 I beleif is the single shot version of the SA80 which is given to cadet forces for target practice and exercises.

[Gunfreak(nor)]

in norwegian military the A3G3(g3) is called AG3

and the glock 17 is P80

[Scaar.at]

Guns in the Austrian Army:

Steyr AUG - STG77 (Sturmgewehr 77)
Steyr FAL - STG58 (license production of FN FAL)
Steyr AUG 9mm - MP85/MP88 (Maschinenpistole 85/88)
Glock 17 - P80 (Pistole 80)
MG74 - Based on the MG42, like the German Armys MG3
Browning M2 - ÜSMG (Überschweres Maschinengewehr)
Barrett M82 - ÜSSG (Überschweres Scharfschützengewehr)

[Jakkech]

Finnish ones. (not all)
RK54TP (AKS-47)
RK62 (Valmet M62)
RK95 (Sako M95)
8,6 KIV 2000 (Sako TRG-42)
12,7 KIV 2000 (Barrett M82 probably a1)
9,00 Pistooli 80 (Browning DA)
9,00 KP 2000 (H&K mp5a3 and a5)

[thatguy96]

Steyr AUG 9mm - MP85/MP88 (Maschinenpistole 85/88)

Is is MP85 AND MP88 or is the designation MP85/MP88? If its the former, what's the difference between the MP85 and MP88?

[FDF_Hemppis]

Let's add some ;)

Abbreviations inside brackets

7.62 Rynnäkkökivääri (RK) 54TP = AKS-47
7.62 Rynnäkkökivääri 56TP = Norinco 56S
7.62 Rynnäkkökivääri 62(TP) = Valmet model 62 (with a folding stock)
7.62 Rynnäkkökivääri 95TP = Sako model 95
7.62 Konekivääri (KK) PKM = PKM
8.6 Kivääri (KIV) 2000 = Sako TRG-42
12.7 Kivääri 2000 = Barrett M82 (probably a1)
12.7 Ilmatorjuntakonekivääri (ITKK) NSV = NSV
9.00 Pistooli (Pist) 80 = Browning HP DA
9.00 Pistooli 03 = Walther P99
9.00 Konepistooli (KP) 2000 = H&K mp5a3 and a5

TP in the end means "Taittoperä", or folding stock.

[Sabre]

British:

L119A1 'diemaco' SF Weapon

http://www.cybershooters.org/dgca/images/M4/C8andAG36.jpg

[Eddie T Head]

Is the C7 in service with an L designation too Sabre?

[Sabre]

Nope. Just the L119A1.

Although by rights the C7 ought to be in service with an L designation in the green army, but that's just my (and many others') opinion. I have heard that the cost of the SA80A2 improvement programme would have paid for the purchase of diemaco weapons and ancils for the entire army three times over.

The MoD really should have paid attention to the choice of UKSF and the majority of NATO armies and opted for the C7 as the new rifle. Apparently, the C7 is the most widely issued rifle in service with NATO.

Having used the L119A1 a bit, I can say that it is a much more ergonomic weapon than the SA80, and far more practical. The MoD should just bite the bullet and purchase C7A2s, C8A2s etc for the green army, RN and RAF.

[pettifogger]

L1A1 Rifle, 7.62mm
L2A1 Automatic Rifle in Australian service
L2A1 Submachine Gun (Sterling) - but only in British service.
L2A2 Submachine Gun (improved version of L2A1 - British only)
L2A3 Submachine Gun (improved L2A2 - British only, currently in service)
L3A1 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (fixed gun). Aust service, AFV.
L3A2 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (flexible). Aust service, AFV.
L3A3 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (fixed) w/ modified rear sear hold-open conversion, currently in Aust service with AFV.
L3A4 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (flexible), as for L3A3.
L4A1 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (X10E1) with Mk I bipod & steel barrel.
L4A2 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (X10E2) w/ lightened bipod, steel barrel.
L4A3 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion of Mk II Bren (prior L4A1 & L4A2 were converted Mk III Bren) - these 3 guns UK service only.
L4A4 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion of Mk III Bren, one chrome & one steel barrel each. Also in current Aussie service.
L4A5 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion (ex-Mk III) w/ 2 steel barrels, Naval.
L4A6 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion, upgraded L4A1 w/ chrome barrel.
L4A9 7.62mm Bren LMG conversion, with GPMG dovetail.
L5A1 Mounting Tripod, 7.62mm MG.
L6A1 12.7mm Ranging Machine Gun on Centurion, ranging gun for 105mm tank gun.
L7A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, British-made version of the FN MAG. 200-rd. belt.
L7A2 7.62mm Machine Gun, improved L7A1 with revised feed mechanism and provision for fitting 50-rd. belt box under receiver.
L8A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, AFV; redesigned L7. Butt removed, firing solenoid.
L8A2 7.62mm Machine Gun, AFV, improved variant of the L8A1.
L9A1 9mm Pistol, Browning Hi-power, previously the Pistol No.2 Mk I*.
L11A1 9mm Automatic Pistol Kit (same as L9A1 but with accessories & kit).
L11A1 12.7mm Machine Gun (.50 cal M2 ranging), another designation for L6A1 in AFV service. Obsolete.
L12A1 .22 Conversion Kit by Heckler & Koch, for L1A1 rifle.
L12A1 9mm Blank Fire Attachment, Blank ammunition.
L13A1 5.56mm Blank Fire Attachment, Blank ammunition.
L14A1 84mm Carl Gustav Anti-Tank, in Australian service.
L16 81mm Mortar.
L19A1 7.62mm L7 series with heavier barrel to preclude barrel changes.
L20A1 7.62mm L7 adapted for Helicopter, for use in pods & external mounts.
L20A2 7.62mm L7 Helicopter Machine Gun, slight variant of L20A1.
L21A1 30mm Rarden cannon for AFV.
L11A1 ranging gun, with barrel 152mm longer than L6A1.
L23A1 Rifle, 7.62mm Instructional.
L24A1 .50cal MG, Ranging Drill.
L25A1 Rifle Instructional, training version of L1A1. Non-firing model, but different to L1A1 DP.
L26A1 Rifle Instructional, variant of L25A1.
L26A1 30mm Rarden
L29A1 .22 Trainer
L29A2 .22 Sportco Model 71S Trainer
L30A1 .50cal M2 HB DP (drill purpose) variant, also sometimes referred to as 12.7mm L2A1, DP.
L32A1 12ga Automatic loading FN Browning Riot Gun.
L33A1 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Fixed Machine Gun, DP variant. 300 made.
L33A2 .30 cal L3 Browning AFV Flexible Machine Gun, DP variant.
L34A1 9mm Submachine Gun. Silenced version of L2A3 Sterling.
L36A1 7.62mm Machine Gun. Instructional skeleton model of L7.
L37A1 7.62mm L7 Machine Gun for AFV; special barrel for tracer. Mixture of L7 & L8 parts to enable removal for perimeter defence.
L37A2 7.62mm L7 Machine Gun, AFV, improved. Can be used on Challenger AFV.
L39A1 7.62mm Rifle, conversion of .303 No. 4 Mk I/2 or I/3 for competition.
L40A1 12.7mm Ranging Gun, used with Wombat anti-tank weapon. Also called .50 cal spotting gun, M8C.
L41A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (inoperable model L8).
L42A1 7.62mm Sniper Rifle, conversion of .303 No. 4 (T).
L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a ranging gun.
L44A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, for Helicopters, Naval. Variant of L20.
L45A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, Drill version of L45.
L46A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (Skeleton model L7A1/A2).
L47A1 7.65mm Pistol, Walther PP. By Manuhrin, France.
L48A1 37mm (1.5 in.) Riot Gun. Grenade Launcher.
L48A2 37mm Riot Gun, upgraded variant of L48A1.
L49 9mm DP L2A3 SMG
L50 9mm DP Sten Mk II Machine Carbine
L51 9mm DP Sten Mk III Machine Carbine
L52 9mm DP Sten Mk V Machine Carbine
L54A1 .303 DP variant of the Bren LMG.
L55A1 7.62mm DP variant of the L4A4 LMG.
L56 .30 cal DP variant of the L3 Browning AFV MG.
L59A1 D.P. conversion of No. 4 rifles for (Cadet use).
L66A1 5.6 x 16mmR (.22RF) Pistol Automatic, Walther, target. By Manuhrin, France
L67A1 37mm (1.5in.) Riot Gun. Arwen Grenade Launcher.
L74A1 12ga Pump Action Riot Gun.
L81A1 7.62mm Cadet Target Rifle, version of the Parker Hale M82 sniper rifle.
L85A1 5.56mm Individual Weapon (SA 80)
L86A1 5.56mm Light Support Weapon, LMG version of L85, with bipod.
L89A1 9mm Instructional Automatic Pistol.
L90A1 9mm Submachine Gun.
L94A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, Chain. Hughes EX34 chain gun applied to new generation AFVs.
L95A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, Chain. Further development of Hughes EX34 chain gun, applied to new AFVs.
L96A1 7.62mm Sniper Rifle, Acc.Intn'l. 700m iron sight, 6x42 Schmidt & Bender scope.
L98A1 5.56mm Cadet General Purpose rifle. Manually operated single-shot version of L85A1 EWS.
L102A1 Pistol, Automatic (Walther P5 Compact)
L103 DP L85 (SA 80)
L115 .338-in. Accuracy International Sniper Rifle
L119A1 5.56mm Diemaco Light Support Weapon (M16)
XL64 4.85mm right hand Individual Weapon
XL65 4.85mm right hand Light Support Weapon
XL68 4.85mm left hand Individual Weapon
XL69 4.85mm left hand Light Support Weapon
XL70 5.56mm right hand Individual Weapon
XL73 5.56mm right hand Light Support Weapon
XL76 37mm ARWEN
XL77 37mm ARWEN

C No.4 Mk I & Mk I* Lee-Enfield and (T) sniper variants
C No.7 Mk I .22 trainer
C1 9mm Sterling SMG
C1 7.62mm FAL rifle
C1A1 upgraded 7.62mm C1 FAL rifle
C2A1 7.62mm FAL heavy barrel, auto rifle
C3A1 7.62mm Sniper rifle
C3 7.62mm converted M1919A4 Browning MG
C3 rifle 7.62mm Parker Hale M82 Sniper Rifle in Canadian service.
C6 7.62mm MAG 58 GPMG
C7 5.56mm Diemarco M16
C7A1 5.56mm Diemarco M16 with flattop (Canadian rail)
C7A2 5.56mm Diemaco M16 with flattop and retractable stock
C8 5.56mm Diemaco M16 carbine
C8A1 5.56mm Diemaco M16 carbine with flattop (Canadian rail)
C9 5.56mm Minimi LMG
C9A1 5.56mm Minimi LMG with rail
C11 7.62mm Target Rifle
C12A1 7.62mm Target Rifle with rail
C28A1 Canadian Cooey rifle with pistol grip modification for drill purpose

A rarely known designation is Submachine Gun, 9 milimeter, Mark 24 Mod 0 for the Smith & Wesson Model 76.

[thatguy96]

Thanks a lot for all that.

[kayaker]

Edie and Malc,
sorry got it a bit mixed up. You were right...was a looong time ago :oops:

[thatguy96]

Does anyone know if M4 and M6 were the official designations for the H&R and Ithaca survival rifles (respectively)?

Also, Petti, is do we know what model of shotgun the L32A1 or the L74A1 is? Is the L90A1 an MP5?

[pettifogger]

The L32A1 is the Browning Auto-5 shotgun. It was quite popular with the SAS in Maylasia. I suspect the L74A1 is a Remington 870, but that's a guess.

There's also a few entries I forgot.

L17A1 H&K AG-C
L17A2 H&K AG36

L105A1 Sig-Sauer P226
L106A1 Sig-Sauer P226 with shortened slide
L107A1 Sig-Sauer P228

L80A1 H&K MP5K
L90A1 H&K MP5KA1
L91A1 H&K MP5SD3
L92A1 H&K MP5A3
L100A1 H&K G3K
L101A1 H&K HK53A3

L108A1 FN Minimi
L110A1 FN Minimi Para

L111A1 M2HB QCB

[thatguy96]

Thanks. I had figured that the L32 was the Browning, since I didn't know of any other shotgun in British service that would be that early in the numbering. Also, the 870 sounds like a good guess, given its known usage in the British military.

[jon]

Sweden

Ak4 - H&K G3
Ak5 - FNC (modified)
Ak5b -FNC (modified) with optical gunsight

Ksp90 - FN minimi
Ksp58 - FN MAG 58

Psg90 - Accuracy International L96A1 AW

Ag90 - Barrett M82A1

Pistol 88 - Glock 17
Pistol 88b - Glock 19

Pansarskott m86 - AT4

[REMOV]

L103 DP L85 (SA 80)What's this? Cadet Drill Purpose model?

[thatguy96]

Aren't DP weapons non-firing weapons for use during parades and similar events, as well as, training aids?

[pettifogger]

Yup, Drill Purpose weapons are non-functional.

[thatguy96]

Has anyone heard of either an M16E1A3 or A1E3 as a designation for weapons upgraded using factory upgrade kits from A1 to A2 standard?

[thatguy96]

Here are some designations that people might be interested in:

Mk 15 Mod 0 - McMillian M88 PIP
M203E2/A2 - M203 w/ QD bracket and M5 barrel stop for use with KAC RAS
Mk 153 Mod 0 - Talley SMAW

Also, there are rumors that the Crane M14 EBRs have been designated Mk 14 Mod 0, and there is currently a requirement out for a .300 WinMag rifle, to be designated Mk 13 Mod 0.

[D.E. Watters]

Actually, I suspect that the Mk 13 Mod 0/1 already exists. It is probably referencing the existing .300 Win Mag bolt action rifles in inventory.

[Jiminy Sticket]

You can also go here to find many of the official designations of US equipment, and some from other countries as well. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/index.html

[thatguy96]

Actually, while FAS does a great job on many things, small arms designations are not up there oddly enough.

And Q, I wasn't sure if the "sources sought" notice you talked about was for the rifle or for the flash suppressor. I would agree there is a high probability that its referring to something already in inventory.

[Zentrum Jagdkampf]

Guns in the Austrian Army:

Steyr AUG - STG77 (Sturmgewehr 77)
Steyr FAL - STG58 (license production of FN FAL)
Steyr AUG 9mm - MP85/MP88 (Maschinenpistole 85/88)
Glock 17 - P80 (Pistole 80)
MG74 - Based on the MG42, like the German Armys MG3
Browning M2 - ÜSMG (Überschweres Maschinengewehr)
Barrett M82 - ÜSSG (Überschweres Scharfschützengewehr)

Seit wann haben wir das Barrett eingeführt?Wär mir neu!

[Luno]

Sweden have :)
Kpist M/45 (swedish K)
AK 4 (H&K G3)
AK 5 (FN FNC)
KSP 58 (FN MAG
KSP 90 (FN MINI)
Pistol 88 (Glock 17)
Pistol 88B (Glock 19)
Psg 90(L96A1)
Ag 90 (Barrett M82A1)

[D.E. Watters]

And Q, I wasn't sure if the "sources sought" notice you talked about was for the rifle or for the flash suppressor. I would agree there is a high probability that its referring to something already in inventory.

The Sources Sought notice was for a muzzle brake and sound suppressor for the Mk 13 Mod 0/1. Given that they specifically mention the existence of a Mk 13 Mod 1, the rifle must certainly be in inventory already.

[thatguy96]

Very true.

[Jiminy Sticket]

Actually, while FAS does a great job on many things, small arms designations are not up there oddly enough.

And Q, I wasn't sure if the "sources sought" notice you talked about was for the rifle or for the flash suppressor. I would agree there is a high probability that its referring to something already in inventory.

On the contrary. Look in Land Systems, under Individual. ..Oh, wait. If you meant under the Rest Of World section, then.. Yeah. <.< >.> ^.^; Ah well, sorry.

[bluered12]

@ Thatguy96


Mk 15 Mod 0 - McMillian M88 PIP
M203E2/A2 - M203 w/ QD bracket and M5 barrel stop for use with KAC RAS
Mk 153 Mod 0 - Talley SMAW

Also, there are rumors that the Crane M14 EBRs have been designated Mk 14 Mod 0, and there is currently a requirement out for a .300 WinMag rifle, to be designated Mk 13 Mod 0.

Highly interesting!

Could you also please post the other designations of US weapons you have found so far? I´m especially interested in the designations of small arms (pistols, submachineguns, assault rifles, light machineguns). There are/were so many small arms in US service since 1945 (a lot of them only in very small numbers) you almost loose overview.
Fas.org and other sites on the net are outdated or list only the common designations.

Thanks in advance!

[thatguy96]

It would be easier to just send the files I have in an Email, as its a sort of personal project at the moment. Just PM with a place to send it.

[D.E. Watters]

From what I can fathom from a very small picture of a new poster titled "SOF Weapons", the Mk 13 rifle is up to Mod 2. It looks like it is equipped with the Accuracy International Chassis Stock. I have also finally found official reference to the M14 EBR as the Mk 14 Mod 0, and the CQBR as the Mk 18 Mod 0. The EGLM, SCAR-L and SCAR-H are the EX 13 Mod 0, EX 16 Mod 0, and EX 17 Mod 0 respectively.

[thatguy96]

I'm guessing the EX is used to designate systems much like the XM prefix.

Here's a question, is the EX 13 Mod 0 the FN EGLM or the HK AG-C/XM320?

Thanks for the info.

[HCV]

Some of the British designations have been posted here -- but few between L110A1 and L120A1 and none up to L142A1. Would someone know??

L111A1 -- Manroy-Browning M2QCB
L112A1 -- Enfield MAG-60-20 AD
L113A1 -- Enfield L85A1 DP
L114A1
L115A1 -- AI AWM
L116A1 -- Enfield L85A1 DP
L117A1
L118A1
L119A1 -- Diemaco C8SFW
L120A1
...
L142A1 -- SAAB-Bofors AT4CS HP

Plus the other recent additions that don't quite fit:
L17A1 -- H&K AG-C
L17A2 -- H&K AG-SA80
...
L22A1 -- H&K SA80A2K

Thanks!

Cheers

HANS

[D.E. Watters]

Here's a question, is the EX 13 Mod 0 the FN EGLM or the HK AG-C/XM320?

Sorry for the delay. I missed this the first time around.

The EX 13 Mod 0 is the FN EGLM.

[thatguy96]

that's fine, by now I've read the documentation, and now I'm familiar with the EX/Mod system.

Also, HCV, I saw in the other thread that you had L104A1 as being an HK MZP-1. From what I've heard MPZ-1 is what the German Federal Police have designated the HK 69A1.

[HCV]

>Also, HCV, I saw in the other thread that you had L104A1 as being an HK MZP-1. From what I've heard MPZ-1 is what the German Federal Police have designated the HK 69A1.

Yes and no. The MZP1 is not quite the same as the HK69A1. It has a different sight (no ladder sight, optimised for short-range police munitions) and is also available in 37x122mmR (which is the variant acquired by the British, AFAIK).

Cheers

HANS

[1Cie GevGn]

Belgium;

FN = Fabrique nationale = National Company

*Browning Hi-Power = FN GP (Grande Puissance = High pressure)
*FN FNC (FN Carabine = FN Carbine)
*FN Minimi = US M249SAW (FN Mini Mitraillette = FN Small Machine Gun)
*FN MAG = US M240 (FN Mitrailleuse a Gaz = FN Machine Gun on Gas)

OLD;

*FN FAL (FN Fusil Automatique Légère = FN Light automatic rifle)

[D.E. Watters]

The L118A1 is reportedly an Accuracy International rifle in 7.62mm NATO. I caught a brief mention of it in a Jane's article discussing a MOD rifle scope requirement.

[thatguy96]

Would it be possible for someone to explain a common nomeclature for the FN MAG58 series that usually follows the pattern of: MAG-60-XX (as in MAG-60-20). It would appear that this is much in the same style as the FAL nomenclature of 50.XX. I'm just curious as I have seen this nomeclature used to differentiate coxial, infantry, etc versions of the FN MAG58.

[D.E. Watters]

MAG 60.20 - Standard Infantry (At least 15 subvariants)
MAG 60.30 - Aircraft (At least 4 subvariants)
MAG 60.40 - CoAx (At least 11 subvariants)

MAG 10.10 (60.10?) - Jungle version; shorter barrel and buttstock

[thatguy96]

Are these subvariants product improvements or more externally different versions? Also, are there any pictures online of the jungle variant?

[D.E. Watters]

Are these subvariants product improvements or more externally different versions? Also, are there any pictures online of the jungle variant?

The subvariants are either belt link-specific, country-specific, or installation-specific.

I've never seen the jungle variant. It does not have a NSN; instead, it has a FOM number.

Of course, there is the new Swedish-modified Para-style MAG58: the Ksp 58D.

[Royal]

The L118A1 is reportedly an Accuracy International rifle in 7.62mm NATO. I caught a brief mention of it in a Jane's article discussing a MOD rifle scope requirement.

The only L118 I know is the 105mm Light Gun...

[Bulabash]

Belgium;

FN = Fabrique nationale = National Company

*Browning Hi-Power = FN GP (Grande Puissance = High pressure)
*FN FNC (FN Carabine = FN Carbine)
*FN Minimi = US M249SAW (FN Mini Mitraillette = FN Small Machine Gun)
*FN MAG = US M240 (FN Mitrailleuse a Gaz = FN Machine Gun on Gas)

OLD;

*FN FAL (FN Fusil Automatique Légère = FN Light automatic rifle)

Small adjustment to that:

FNC M2 = solid buttstock
FNC M3 = folding buttstock (not with shorter barrel as advertised by FN)
Minimi M2 = regular FN belgium produced Minimi with fixed stock (not the same as the SAW which is made by FN in USA (FNMI)
Minimi M3 = Para version with shorter barrel and sliding stock
GP = old high power browning design pistol
MAG M2 = old mag58 with wooden buttstock
MAG M3 - M4 = tank mounted either on turret or coaxial cant remember which one but got it on FM somewhere.
fifty cal browning BMG we just call .50
AW = the AI 7.62 arctic warfare variant in 7.62
P90, everyone knows that one, used by DAS, SGR,SF still uses UZI in smg role untill they get more P90 they can use in their teams but prolly theyll get F2000 soon with or without grenade launcher dunno belgian army is run by regular army that hates Para's and SF

L118 is lightgun firing abbot 105 mm amm0 , L119 is lightgun firing US M1 ammoo , used by royal marines

[D.E. Watters]

The L118A1 is reportedly an Accuracy International rifle in 7.62mm NATO. I caught a brief mention of it in a Jane's article discussing a MOD rifle scope requirement.

The only L118 I know is the 105mm Light Gun...

I know. That it is why it is so confusing. I wish that I had saved the article. I can't find it again on the Janes site.