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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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