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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
Handguns
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt .45 caliber |  US
|
Semi-automatic pistol | 11.43×23 mm | 
|
Used by personnel who perform functions as members of security units.[1] |
| IWI Jericho 941 |  IL
|
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
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckler & Koch HK33A2 |  DE
|
Assault rifle | 5.56×45 mm | .png)
|
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 | US
|
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 |  BE
|
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
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett M82A1 | US
|
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
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckler & Koch MP5 | DE
|
Submachine gun | 9×19 mm | 
|
It is used by the Marine Infantry Commandos.[4] |
Machine guns
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L43A1 |  UK
|
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 | US
|
Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99 mm | 
|
Mounted on HMMWV 4x4 armoured tactical vehicles.[7][9] |
| Heckler & Koch MG4 | DE
|
Light machine gun | 5.56×45 mm | .jpg)
|
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 | BE
|
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51 mm | 
|
Secondary weapon of the LAV III (NZLAV) 8x8 light armoured vehicles.[10] |
Grenade launchers
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk 19 | US
|
Automatic grenade launcher | 40 mm | 
|
Mounted on HMMWV 4x4 armoured tactical vehicles.[7][9] |
| FN40GL-L | BE
|
Coupled grenade launcher | 
|
Accessory for the FN SCAR-L.[7] |
Anti-armor weapons
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M72 LAW | US
|
Rocket-propelled grenade | 66 mm | 
|
In 2018, a new variant of this weapon was reported to be in service.[11] |
| AT4[4] |  SE
|
Anti-tank weapon | 84 mm | 
|
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Mortars
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 |  AT
|
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
| Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KH-178 |  KOR
|
Towed howitzer | 105 mm | .jpg)
|
16 howitzers that were acquired in 1991.[7][12]
Used by the Combat Support Battalion No. 41 Hurtado of the BAE.[7] |
| G-4 | IL
|
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
| Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excalibur | UK
|
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
| Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BV-206D (VT-206) / M-973[16][17] | SE /  CL
|
Tracked articulated vehicle | 
|
The first vehicles arrived in 1988.[9]
Some of these vehicles were assembled by Cardoen Industries.[16] |
| FV101 Scorpion | UK
|
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] | US
|
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) |  CA
|
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 | KOR
|
Armoured tactical vehicle | 
|
4x4 vehicles of the troop transport version acquired in December 2022.[20] |
Utility vehicles
| Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia KM 420 | KOR
|
Light utility vehicle | 
|
4x4 vehicles acquired in the early 2000s.[16] |
| M998 HMMWV | US
|
Light utility vehicle | 
|
4x4 transport version vehicles acquired second-hand in 2006.[9] |
| Polaris Sportsman 500 | US
|
All-terrain vehicle | 
|
6x6 ATVs purchased over a decade ago.[21] |
| Honda XR250[22] |  JP
|
Off-road motorcycle | 
|
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Shelter vehicles
| Name | Origin | Type | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 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] |