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The Caracal pistol is a series of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Caracal International L.L.C., a subsidiary of Tawazun Holding from the United Arab Emirates | The '''Caracal pistol''' is a series of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Caracal International L.L.C., a subsidiary of Tawazun Holding from the United Arab Emirates. | ||
The Caracal | ==Design== | ||
[[Image:CaracalF.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Caracal F - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:Caracal-enhanced-f.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Caracal Enhanced F - 9x19mm]] | |||
The design team was led by Wilhelm Bubits, who had previously also worked for [[Glock (Manufacturer)|Glock]] and who also designed the [[Steyr M pistol series]] which look similar in appearance to that of the Caracal range. The series are the first pistols ever built in the United Arab Emirates. As of 2011, Caracal pistols are also manufactured in Germany by Caracal GmbH operating from Suhl in Thuringia for the European market and in 2012, Caracal opened a subsidiary in the United States, Caracal USA. | |||
The pistol is available in 3 variants of which the '''Caracal F''' is the full-size variant. The '''Caracal C''' is a more compact variant of the Caracal F and the '''Caracal SC''' has an even more reduced length, height and width and is technically somewhat different compared to the other Caracal pistols. | The pistol is available in 3 variants of which the '''Caracal F''' is the full-size variant. The '''Caracal C''' is a more compact variant of the Caracal F and the '''Caracal SC''' has an even more reduced length, height and width and is technically somewhat different compared to the other Caracal pistols. In 2016, the Caracal Enhanced F was introduced, with eliminated the traditional rear sight and incorporated a "Quick-Sight" design, similar to the gutter-style sights on the [[ASP]]. | ||
=Caracal F= | =Caracal F= | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* '''Capacity:''' 13 (9x19mm, 9x21mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W), 15 (9x19mm, 9x21mm), 16 (.357 SIG, .40 S&W), 18 (9x19mm, 9x21mm) | * '''Capacity:''' 13 (9x19mm, 9x21mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W), 15 (9x19mm, 9x21mm), 16 (.357 SIG, .40 S&W), 18 (9x19mm, 9x21mm) | ||
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto | * '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto | ||
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'''The Caracal pistol series appears in the following films and video games:''' | |||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
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|''[[Splinter Cell: Blacklist]]'' || F40 || w/ suppressor & red dot sight || || 2013 | |''[[Splinter Cell: Blacklist]]'' || F40 || w/ suppressor & red dot sight || || 2013 | ||
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|''[[Ghost Recon Breakpoint]]'' || F40 || || || 2019 | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 27 December 2021
The Caracal pistol is a series of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Caracal International L.L.C., a subsidiary of Tawazun Holding from the United Arab Emirates.
Design
The design team was led by Wilhelm Bubits, who had previously also worked for Glock and who also designed the Steyr M pistol series which look similar in appearance to that of the Caracal range. The series are the first pistols ever built in the United Arab Emirates. As of 2011, Caracal pistols are also manufactured in Germany by Caracal GmbH operating from Suhl in Thuringia for the European market and in 2012, Caracal opened a subsidiary in the United States, Caracal USA.
The pistol is available in 3 variants of which the Caracal F is the full-size variant. The Caracal C is a more compact variant of the Caracal F and the Caracal SC has an even more reduced length, height and width and is technically somewhat different compared to the other Caracal pistols. In 2016, the Caracal Enhanced F was introduced, with eliminated the traditional rear sight and incorporated a "Quick-Sight" design, similar to the gutter-style sights on the ASP.
Caracal F
Specifications
(2007 - present)
- Caliber: 9x19mm, 9x21mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W
- Weight: 750 g (26 oz)
- Length: 178 mm (7.0 in)
- Barrel length: 104 mm (4.1 in)
- Capacity: 13 (9x19mm, 9x21mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W), 15 (9x19mm, 9x21mm), 16 (.357 SIG, .40 S&W), 18 (9x19mm, 9x21mm)
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
The Caracal pistol series appears in the following films and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angel (Schutzengel) | Moritz Bleibtreu | Rudi | 2012 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splinter Cell: Blacklist | F40 | w/ suppressor & red dot sight | 2013 | |
| Ghost Recon Breakpoint | F40 | 2019 |