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DEFENSE SYSTEMS

NATO-Tested Weapon SystemsFor Critical Missions

From .50 caliber heavy machine guns to 30mm counter-drone cannons and weapon mount systems for land, air, and naval platforms.

23/23
NATO Tests
1,200
RPM (M3)
6,800m
Max Range
70+
Countries
ITAR-free
No US export restrictions
100% Turkish
Vertically integrated production
23/23 NATO
Full qualification on first attempt
NATO AC/225
Full 23-test qualification
NATO STANAG 4090
Barrel pressure testing
MIL-STD-810G
Environmental testing
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management
AQAP-2110
NATO quality assurance
MIL-STD-1913
Picatinny rail standard
+90 (216) 484 42 70info@canik.comMon-Fri 08:30-17:30 GMT+3
SYSTEM COMPARISON

.50 Cal HMG Comparison

Comparison of CANiK heavy machine gun variants: M2 QCB vs M2F vs M3
M2 QCBM2FM3
Caliber12.7x99mm12.7x99mm12.7x99mm
Rate of Fire450-600 RPM450-600 RPM1,000-1,200 RPM
Barrel ChangeQuick-changeFixedQuick-change
Max Range6,800m6,800m6,800m
Weight26 kg26 kg36 kg
Barrel Life20,000 rds15,000 rds10,000 rds
NATO Qualified23/2323/2323/23
Production StatusActiveActiveLegacy
ITAR StatusITAR-freeITARITAR-free
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Data current as of Q2 2026. Contact sales for latest specifications.

Heavy Machine Guns

.50 cal NATO weapon systems

Heavy Machine Guns

CANiK M2 QCB

caliber12.7x99mm NATO (.50 cal)
rof450-650 RPM
weight38.5 kg
length1665 mm

CANiK M2F

caliber12.7x99mm NATO (.50 cal)
rof750-950 RPM
weight31.5 kg
length1560 mm

CANiK M3

caliber12.7x99mm NATO (.50 cal)
rof1100-1200 RPM
weight33.4 kg
length1460 mm

CANiK T-SUP50 Suppressor

caliber.50 BMG (12.7x99mm)
weight1.4 kg
length+263 mm
materialInconel + Cerakote

Medium-Caliber Cannons

30mm counter-drone systems

Medium-Caliber Cannons

VENOM

caliber30mm
typeGas-operated revolver cannon
useLow-altitude short-range air defense

VENOM LR

caliber30x113mm
typeLow-recoil auto cannon
useAnti-drone, lightly armored vehicles

Weapon Mount Systems

Land, air & naval platforms

Weapon Mount Systems

SINGLE MOUNT (MK93 MOD 2)

compatibleM2 QCB, M2F
platformTrucks, tactical vehicles, surface vessels

DUAL MOUNT

compatible2x M2 QCB or 2x M2F
platformLand vehicles, static defense, naval
combined rofUp to 1900 RPM

FALCON FLEX 50 MOUNT

compatibleCANiK M3
platformHelicopters (window, door, ramp, external hardpoints)

NAVAL FLEX 50 MOUNT

compatibleCANiK M3
platformPatrol boats, RHIBs, fast interceptors, coastal defense
PLATFORM INTEGRATION

Multi-Platform Compatibility

Land Vehicles

APC, MRAP, IFV, pickup technicals, JLTV-class

Rotary Wing

Helicopter door/pintle mounts, pod systems

Naval Vessels

Patrol boats, corvettes, fast attack craft

Static Positions

Tripod, pedestal, turret, bunker mounts

AMMUNITION COMPATIBILITY12.7x99mm NATO30x113mm NATO7.62x51mm NATO5.56x45mm NATO
PROVEN ON
MRAP/APCJLTV-classPatrol BoatsFast Attack CraftCorvettesSpecial Ops VehiclesPickup TechnicalsStatic Bunkers

Technical Data Package

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GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT

Trusted Worldwide

CANiK defense systems serve military and security forces in 70+ nations.

TRTürkiye
USUnited States
UAUkraine
SASaudi Arabia
PKPakistan
NGNigeria
KEKenya
BDBangladesh
PHPhilippines
ZASouth Africa
GEGeorgia
AZAzerbaijan
+ 60 more
TESTED FOR
Arctic (-40°C)
Desert (+55°C)
Tropical Humidity
Salt Spray / Naval
Sand & Dust
High Altitude

MIL-STD-810G environmental testing standard

LIFECYCLE SUPPORT

From Delivery to Modernization

01

Delivery

System delivery with full technical documentation package

02

Training

Operator and armorer-level training at our facility or on-site

03

Spare Parts

Guaranteed spare parts supply for the full lifecycle

04

Field Support

On-site technical assistance and maintenance support

05

Modernization

Mid-life upgrades and capability enhancement programs

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Specifications last updated: April 2026. Data sourced from manufacturer documentation. Contact sales for latest revision.