List of current equipment of the Chilean Marine Corps
This is a list of equipment of the Chilean Marine Corps (CIM) currently in use. It includes small arms, artillery, military vehicles, watercraft and UAVs.
Equipment[edit]
Handguns[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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Colt .45 caliber | ![]() |
Semi-automatic pistol | 11.43×23 mm | ![]() |
Used by personnel who perform functions as members of security units.[1] |
IWI Jericho 941 | ![]() |
Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19 mm | ![]() |
The Chilean Marine Corps has the IWI Jericho 941 RPSL.[2][3]
Used by the Expeditionary Amphibious Brigade (BAE) and the Marine Infantry Commandos.[4] |
Battle / assault rifles[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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Heckler & Koch HK33A2 | ![]() |
Assault rifle | 5.56×45 mm | ![]() |
Rifles used since the late 60s, renovated and recovered over time. It is currently used by support, facility security, service and reserve units of the Chilean Marine Corps.[5] |
Heckler & Koch HK33SG1[5] | — | ||||
Colt M4A1 | ![]() |
Assault rifle | 5.56×45 mm | ![]() |
Used by the Marine Infantry Commandos.[4] It is a special operations optimized rifle model (SOPMOD).[6] |
FN SCAR-L | ![]() |
Assault rifle | 5.56×45 mm | The SCAR-L replaced the Heckler & Koch HK33A2 as the standard light weapon for riflemen in the Chilean Marine Corps, and the SCAR-H replaced the Heckler & Koch HK33SG1 as the weapon used by select marksmen of the naval squadron.[5]
The SCAR-L, incorporated from 2014, corresponds to the standard 14" and long 18" barrel version, and has accessories such as Elcan Specter optical sights and Eotech red dot sights, FN40GL-L 40 mm grenade launcher and sound suppressors.[7] | |
FN SCAR-H | Battle rifle | 7.62×51 mm |
Sniper rifles[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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Barrett M82A1 | ![]() |
Anti-materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99 mm | ![]() |
Barrett M82A1 is used by the BAE and Marine Infantry Commandos, while the Barrett Model 98B is used by the BAE only.[4]
Both weapons mount the Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PM II LP optical sight.[7] |
Barrett Model 98B | Sniper rifle | 8.6×70 mm | ![]() |
Submachine guns[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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Heckler & Koch MP5 | ![]() |
Submachine gun | 9×19 mm | ![]() |
It is used by the Marine Infantry Commandos.[4] |
Machine guns[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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L43A1 | ![]() |
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51 mm | British version of the FN MAG mounted on the FV101 Scorpion light tank of reconnaissance as a secondary weapon.[8] | |
Browning M2 HB | ![]() |
Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99 mm | ![]() |
Mounted on HMMWV 4x4 armoured tactical vehicles.[7][9] |
Heckler & Koch MG4 | ![]() |
Light machine gun | 5.56×45 mm | ![]() |
Machine guns acquired in 2014 to replace the Ultimax 100 MK 3 and MG3, respectively.[7]
MG4 used by BAE and Marine Infantry Commandos, while MG5 is used by BAE only.[4] |
Heckler & Koch MG5 | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51 mm | ![]() | ||
FN MAG | ![]() |
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51 mm | Secondary weapon of the LAV III (NZLAV) 8x8 light armoured vehicles.[10] |
Grenade launchers[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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Mk 19 | ![]() |
Automatic grenade launcher | 40 mm | ![]() |
Mounted on HMMWV 4x4 armoured tactical vehicles.[7][9] |
FN40GL-L | ![]() |
Coupled grenade launcher | ![]() |
Accessory for the FN SCAR-L.[7] |
Anti-armor weapons[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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M72 LAW | ![]() |
Rocket-propelled grenade | 66 mm | ![]() |
In 2018, a new variant of this weapon was reported to be in service.[11] |
AT4[4] | ![]() |
Anti-tank weapon | 84 mm | ![]() |
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Mortars[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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M60 | ![]() |
Light mortar | 60 mm | ![]() |
In 2015, the mortars of 60 mm and 81 mm from the Austrian company Hirtenberger Defense Systems were incorporated.[7]
Used by the BAE to provide fire support to the sections and companies of the Marine Corps.[7] |
M81 | Medium-weight mortar | 81 mm | ![]() |
Howitzers[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
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KH-178 | ![]() |
Towed howitzer | 105 mm | ![]() |
16 howitzers that were acquired in 1991.[7][12]
Used by the Combat Support Battalion No. 41 Hurtado of the BAE.[7] |
G-4 | ![]() |
155 mm | 24 howitzers that were acquired second-hand from South Africa in 1992.[13][14]
Used for coastal defense by Marine Infantry Detachments No. 1 Lynch and No. 4 Cochrane. Mercedes-Benz Zetros MB 1833 4x4 trucks are used to tow them.[14] |
Anti-ship weapons[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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Excalibur | ![]() |
Anti-ship missile | ![]() |
A coastal defense version that was developed in the United Kingdom and deployed to Gibraltar from 1985 to 1997.[15] It uses Exocet MM-38 ground-launched missiles.[8]
In 1993 steps were taken that concluded with the acquisition of a battery for the Chilean Marine Corps.[8] In 2019, it is still reported to be in service with Marine Infantry Detachment No. 1 Lynch for coastal defense roles.[14] |
Armoured vehicles[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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BV-206D (VT-206) / M-973[16][17] | ![]() ![]() |
Tracked articulated vehicle | ![]() |
The first vehicles arrived in 1988.[9]
Some of these vehicles were assembled by Cardoen Industries.[16] |
FV101 Scorpion | ![]() |
Light tank of reconnaissance | ![]() |
In 1993 steps were taken in the United Kingdom that concluded with the acquisition of 12 second-hand units.[8][9] In 2008, these units were replaced by 15 second-hand units from Spain.[9]
These latter units are modified and have a 200 hp Perkins T6/3544 six-cylinder diesel engine and optronic systems consisting of a laser rangefinder, night vision devices and an electronic calculator.[8] |
M1151/M1152 HMMWV[18] | ![]() |
Armoured tactical vehicle | ![]() |
4x4 vehicles acquired after the acquisition of the M998 HMMWV in 2006. Armed with Mk 19 grenade launcher and Browning M2 HB machine gun.[9]
These vehicles partly replaced the PVPs that had been acquired in 2009 and then gradually transferred to Carabineros de Chile.[9][17] |
LAV III (NZLAV) | ![]() |
Light armoured vehicle | ![]() |
22 second-hand 8x8 units purchased in New Zealand in April 2022. They will be delivered in two batches, one in 2022 and one in 2023.[19][10]
Vehicles armed with a M242 Bushmaster cannon as primary weapon and two FN MAG machine guns as secondary weapons.[10] |
Kia KLTV181/182 | ![]() |
Armoured tactical vehicle | ![]() |
4x4 vehicles of the troop transport version acquired in December 2022.[20] |
Utility vehicles[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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Kia KM 420 | ![]() |
Light utility vehicle | ![]() |
4x4 vehicles acquired in the early 2000s.[16] |
M998 HMMWV | ![]() |
Light utility vehicle | ![]() |
4x4 transport version vehicles acquired second-hand in 2006.[9] |
Polaris Sportsman 500 | ![]() |
All-terrain vehicle | 6x6 ATVs purchased over a decade ago.[21] | |
Honda XR250[22] | ![]() |
Off-road motorcycle | ![]() |
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Shelter vehicles[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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— | — | Shelter vehicle | ![]() |
In 2020, the purchase of a shelter vehicle was tendered to replace the one operated by the Marine Infantry Detachment No. 1 Lynch.[23] But it was canceled due to the contingency of the COVID-19 pandemic.[24] |
Support trucks[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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M-35 A2 | ![]() |
Cargo truck | ![]() |
6x6 trucks acquired in the 1990s. Most replaced by Kia KM 250 and KM 500 trucks.[16] |
Kia KM 250 | ![]() |
Cargo truck | ![]() |
6x6 multi-purpose military trucks acquired in the 2000s.[7] |
Kia KM 450 | ![]() |
Light cargo truck | ![]() |
4x4 multi-purpose military trucks acquired in the 2000s.[7] |
Kia KM 500 | ![]() |
Cargo truck | ![]() |
6x6 multi-purpose military trucks acquired in the 2000s.[16] |
Kia KM 255 | ![]() |
Fuel tanker truck | ![]() |
6x6 trucks used as fuel tanker.[25] |
Kia KM 451 | ![]() |
Ambulance pickup truck | ![]() |
4x4 trucks used as ambulances.[7] |
Kia KM 502[16] | ![]() |
Wrecker truck | ![]() |
6x6 trucks used as wrecker. |
Mercedes-Benz Zetros MB 1833 | ![]() |
Cargo truck | ![]() |
4x4 trucks acquired in 2014 and used to tow the G-4 howitzers.[14][26] |
International DT 4600[27] | ![]() |
— | ![]() |
It is 4x4 trucks. |
Watercraft[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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Zodiac[4] | ![]() |
Inflatable boat | ![]() |
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Pumar | ![]() |
The Chilean Marine Corps employs various models of Pumar inflatable boats produced by ASMAR.[28] |
UAVs[edit]
Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
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Skua | ![]() |
Miniature UAV | — | Developed by Seawind SA Ltda. in 2010 and acquired in 2012 by the Chilean Marine Corps.[29]
It is the first reconnaissance UAV fully incorporated into a Chilean military force.[29] |
Chercán | ![]() |
Compact quadcopter | — | Developed by SISDEF and deployed in 2015 by the Chilean Marine Corps in MINUSTAH.[30] |
Mavic Pro | ![]() |
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4 units acquired between 2018 and 2019.[31] | |
Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual | ![]() |
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3 units acquired in 2020.[32] |
See also[edit]
- List of current equipment of the Chilean Air Force
- List of current equipment of the Chilean Army
- List of active ships of the Chilean Navy
- List of active Chile military aircraft
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