Under the visionary directives and wise governance of the Former President of the United Arab Emirates, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE has built a formidable reputation for outstanding progress and leadership in every venture it undertakes.

At Caracal, we are strongly committed to innovation through advanced design concepts and high precision manufacturing. Caracal develops superior products specifically designed to incorporate sophisticated technological features, utilisingthe highest quality materials and processes, as well as sourcing and selecting best of class suppliers. In order to deliver products of the highest quality, precision measurement devices and assembly tools are used in every stage of the production process, providing the assurance of minimised defects and minimal human error.

Additionally, several new patents registered to and developed by Caracal demonstrate the company’s clear commitment to bringing significant benefits to the internationaluser community. Caracal products will continue to be fully supported as they serve the basis of the future small arms industry and defence technology.

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

Caracal was conceived from a ‘Small Arms Project’ - a bold initiative founded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in late 2002. Driven by strong beliefs in its concepts and benefits, the ‘CaracalProject’ was developed and led by a team of experts working in conjunction with the UAE Armed Forces.

Following extensive research, the development of the Caracal pistol series and accessories was completed. Subsequently, the pistol has successfully passed comprehensive independent testing by WTD91 (Meppen, Germany) and was certified in May 2006.

By the end of 2006, Caracal International LLC was incorporated and registered as a company in Abu Dhabi. With that, the foundation of a highly advanced pistol manufacturing industry was established for the first time in the GCC. Caracal was officially launched inFebruary 2007 at the prestigious IDEX 2007 in Abu Dhabi.

Caracal’s production capabilities include:- Machining- Surface treatment- Quality control- Assembly line

THE COMPANY

Willhelm Bubits

THE TEAMThe individuals at Caracal comprise a dedicated team who are committed toexcellence and innovation in all that they do. Driven by a strong pioneering vision to deliver unique and technologically advanced new products and services of the highest quality, Caracal’s objective is to establish a globally recognised high precision industry within the UAE, whilst simultaneously acting as a role model for other emerging regional industries.

DESIGN TEAM LEADER

All Caracal pistols and accessory products were designed and developed by the Caracal Research & Development team, lead by Mr. Wilhelm Bubits. Mr. Bubits is recognised as a successful European handgun designer with extensive creativity and experience, and unparalleled understanding in the field of pistol technology. To date, more than 10 individualpatents have been registered internationally, asserting Caracal’s intellectual property rights in bringing breakthrough concepts and solutions to the small arms industry and defence technology.

Caracal’s design rationale was to create a technologically advanced, market leading pistol, that is also economical and user friendly. The aim was to substantially improve on existing designs and technologies to create a safer, more accurate and versatile, combat effective pistol series, that offered a multitude of operational advantages to the purchaser andend user alike.

The Caracal team seized the opportunity to design the ultimate pistol and laid the appropriate platform in place. As a result, Caracal has created quality manufacturing systems that incorporate the extensive use of measurement devices, ensuring that all pistol parts are continuously checked at every stage throughout production. In addition, automated assembly machines and tools are utilised to reduce the margin of human error and offer the assurance of best quality.

DESIGN RATIONALE

THE ULTIMATE PISTOLTHE ULTIMATE PISTOL

The Caracal series of advanced pistols starts with an all-new Semi-Automatic 9 x 19mm pistol. Initially, the Caracal series enters the market offering pistols of two different sizes; the Caracal full size (F) and Caracal compact size (C).Both models are available in severalother popular calibres to meet alluser requirements.

Technical description Caracal F Caracal C

Slide length 178mm 167mm

Barrel length 104mm 90mm

Height 135mm 122mm

Width 28mm

Weight 750g 700g

Caliber 9 x 19 / 9 x 21 / 357 / 40

Magazine capacity 18 / 18 / 16 / 16 15 / 15 / 13 / 13

Grip frame Synthetic

Trigger system Short Double Action

Trigger weight (constant) ~ 2.2kg

Trigger travel (constant) ~ 8mm

Safety devices: Trigger, drop & firing pin 3

Cocking indicator 1

Magazine catch Ambidextrous

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHART

ESTABLISHING THE FIRST GLOBALLY RECOGNISEDHIGH PRECISION INDUSTRY IN THE GCC

CARACAL F CARACAL C

CARACAL WILL EDUCATE & PROMOTE THE SAFE, SECURE & POSITIVE USE OF WEAPONRY

CARACAL WILL EDUCATE & PROMOTE THE SAFE, SECURE & POSITIVE USE OF WEAPONRY

TECHNOLOGICAL SUPERIORITY

A lowered slide profile holds the pistol barrel closer to the pointing hand.

- Reduced kick-up force- Reduced parallax line up effect

True ambidextrous magazine catch works across recoil forces.

- Effectively prevents unintentional magazine release- Simple two part construction

Caracal’s innovative magazine design significantly allows 18 rounds capacity in a standard size magazine, allowing maximum firepower.

- Advantageous in combat situations- More rounds than in any other standard size magazine- No magazine extension required for 18 rounds

Caracal’s unique unit construction system benefits from a reduced number of just 28 parts and components.

- Interchangeable parts and components- Eliminates the need for hand crafting and fitting during production- Facilitates automated assembly- Reduces manufacturing cost

UNIQUE PRODUCT FEATURES

Caracal’s advanced ergonomic grip design ensures a firm grip and snug fit for different hand sizes.

- Eliminates the need to convert grip parts- Offers excellent recoil absorption

Custom colour grip inserts allow immediate visual identification of user groups.

- Ease of individual identification- Personalisation

Maximum longest slide guide rails offers highest stability and closer fit between slide and grip frames.

- Prevents torsion and flexing of grip frame under fire- Provides improved, more direct mechanical interaction

between slide and grip frame parts, and significantly improves the trigger function

UNIQUE PRODUCT FEATURES

Simple take-down lever allows smoother, uncomplicated disassembly.

- Simple two part construction

Torsion-less, precision-milled trigger bar facilitates consistent, direct and smooth trigger performance.

- Allows precise trigger stop- Provides basis for better high accuracy shooting

QUALITY & INNOVATION

Plasox Plasma Oxidisation proprietary protective coating.

- Improved rust prevention- Environmentally superior process- Most durable metal surface coating

and protection

As the Caracal pistol is hammerless, its cocking status is distinguished by an extension of the firing pin serving as the cocking indicator at the back of the pistol.

- The cocking indicator gives a clear visual and tactile indication of the pistol’s cocking status

- In the cocked position, the firing pin extension can be clearly seen, or alternatively under cover or poor visibility can be easily felt as it protrudes through an opening at the back of the slide

VERSATILE AND ADAPTABLE ACCORDING TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

Custom-made Improved Law Enforcement Holster

- Advance locking design- Fast draw capability- Prevents tampering or misuse by opponent

Key Locking System

- Additional gun security- Childproof- High security key with copy prevention

Magazine Loader

- Assists and speeds up magazine loading

- Reduces required hand / finger power

Optical Device Mounting Bracket

- Accommodates ‘Red Dot’ aiming device

- Minimum weight at maximum strength

- Superior and fast attachment / detachment

Tactical Front Stock

- Stabilising, two hand line-up- Prevents slide blocking by opponent in close combat

ACCESSORIES

Front Sight Fibreglass Insert

- Improves hit-accuracy under marginal lighting conditions

- Faster target line-up

Shoulder Stock

- Provides longer range target hit improvement- Allows improved precision shooting- Also serves as a baton in close combat

A wide range of optional and retrofittable accessories are available for the Caracal F and Caracal C models according to specific user requirements.

Front Sight Unit

- Faster target line-up- Eliminates rear sight

HIGH QUALITY MANUFACTURING ENSURES RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Caracal’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities have been designed to offer the highest standards of production in accordance with internationally recognised best standards.

1. Quality assurance concept and procedures applied throughout entire manufacturing process. - Minimal defects achieved through measurement of all critical parts prior to assembly. 2. Assembly machines. - Eliminates margin of human error and ensures interchangeability of all components between pistols.

3. Unit construction systems utilising MIM technology. – Reduced machining offers cost efficiencies and economies of scale.

Measuring Device

The Caracal F pistol is the first product of the Caracal pistol seriesto undergo rigorous and exacting industry testing procedures. Independent testing was conducted by WTD91.

The WTD91 confirms that the Caracal F pistol has passed the testscommensurable to the test requirements of the following:

- The ‘Technical Guidelines for a Police Pistol’ ( Technische Richtlinie Polizei [TR Polizei] ) - D14 NATO testing regulations - The Technical Terms of Delivery for pistols to the German Forces (TL 1005-0098)

CERTIFICATIONMADE IN THE UAE Major components of the Caracal pistols, such as the slide, barrel and synthetic material parts are manufactured at Caracal’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Smaller components such as sheet metal parts, springs and metal injection moulding (MIM) parts are sourced from reputable European suppliers. All parts are surface treated. Final assembly is carried out at the Caracal assembly plant and stringent quality control checks are applied at all stages, including proof testing prior to despatch.

Caracal is committed to continuous Research and Development to create and supply its customers with superior products to satisfy their individual needs. By continually refining components, such as differentgrip frame sizes, calibres and accessories for special applications, the Caracal team constantly strives to develop new concepts with the objective of delivering superior performance improvements and value to every individual customer and users alike.

PIONEERING INNOVATION