List of equipment of the Royal Marines

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This is a list of equipment of the Royal Marines currently in use. It includes personal equipment, small arms, combat vehicles and watercraft. The Royal Marines are a highly specialised and adaptable light infantry force, a part of His Majesty's Naval Service. The equipment of the Royal Marines has a high degree of commonality with other arms of the British Armed Forces – particularly the British Army – but includes some unique items.

To meet their commitments, the equipment of the armed forces is periodically updated and modified. Programs exist to ensure the Royal Marines are suitably equipped for both current conflicts and expected future conflicts, with any shortcomings in equipment addressed as Urgent Operational Requirements (UOR), which supplements planned equipment programmes.

Infantry equipment

Personal equipment

Helmet

Main article: Mk 7 helmet

Combat Body Armour

Main article: Osprey body armour

Respirator

Main article: General Service Respirator

The General Service Respirator replaces the older S10 respirator. These respirators are also used by the rest of the Naval Service, the British Army and Royal Air Force.

Uniforms

Main articles: Uniforms of the Royal Marines, Multi-Terrain Pattern, and MultiCam

Weapons

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
L131A1	Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19 mm		Adopted as the new standard issue sidearm to replace the L9A1, L47A1, and SIG Sauer pistols. The L131A1 is a single action sidearm used for close combat with a magazine capacity of 17 rounds; where deemed appropriate, it is the primary weapon of personnel working in operational staff appointments and vehicle commanders and carried as a backup weapon by frontline personnel. Over 25,000 were purchased for use by all branches of the British Armed Forces.
L119A1, L119A2	Canada United Kingdom	Assault rifle	5.56×45 mm		Initially used by 43 Commando Royal Marines before being declared as the replacement for the SA80 family of weapons in all Royal Marine units. Both A1 and A2 variants are used.
L85A2, L85A3, L22A2	United Kingdom	Assault rifle	5.56×45 mm		Formerly the standard issue assault rifle, currently being phased out in favour of the L119 series. Can be fitted with SUSAT, ACOG, Elcan SpecterOS 4X or Thermal Viper 2 sights. The LLM-Vario Ray laser aiming module and the L123 Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL) can also be attached.
L129A1	United States	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51 mm		The primary designated marksman rifle, equipped with an ACOG optical sight for long-range engagements. There is also a Sniper Support Weapon version fitted with a 12x Schmidt & Bender scope and a suppressor for use by the second man in each sniper team.
L3A1	United Kingdom	Socket bayonet			The L3A1 bayonet has a hollow handle that fits onto the muzzle of the L85 rifle. The blade is offset to the side of the handle to allow the rifle to be fired while the bayonet is fitted; it is shaped to produce good penetration when thrust and to part a person's ribs without embedding into bone, and features blood channel recesses to enable clean withdrawal from a body and a ribbed section for rope cutting. The bayonet handle is shaped so as to allow the bayonet to be used as a multi-purpose knife when needed. The L3A1's scabbard features a saw blade for use on wood, a sharpening stone to hone the bayonet, and a bottle opener; when combined with the bayonet, it also forms a wire cutter. A rail-mounted adaptor was developed to allow the bayonet to be used with the L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle.
L115A3	United Kingdom	Precision rifle	8.6x70 mm		Now regarded as the primary precision rifle for all British military trained snipers. It is equipped with a 25x scope, a suppressor, a folding stock, a five-round .338 Lapua Magnum magazine and has an effective range in excess of 1,100 m (3,600 ft). Corporal of Horse Craig Harrison currently holds the record for the 3rd longest recorded sniper shot in history at 2,475 meters (2,707 yd) with this rifle.
Accuracy International AX50	United Kingdom	Long range rifle	12.7x99 mm		Long range standalone .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle that is based on and replaced the earlier AW50.
L108A1, L110A2, L110A3 Minimi 7.62	Belgium	Light machine gun	5.56×45 mm 7.62×51 mm		The 5.56mm FN Minimi is belt-fed and equipped with a fixed, folding bipod, with the L110A1-A3 being capable of sustained suppressive fire out to 300 metres. The L110A2 and L110A3 are no longer in service with regular British Army platoons, and their continued usage by the Royal Marines is also questionable.
L7A2	Belgium	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51 mm		The designated GPMG for sustained fire out to 1,800 m.
L111A1	United States	Heavy machine gun	12.7x99 mm		The L111A1 is the British version of the American M2 Browning. It can be attached to both armoured and soft-skin vehicles, or a ground-mount tripod. The weapon has an effective range of 2,200 m.
L123A2, L123A3, L17A1	Germany	Underslung grenade launcher	40×46 mm		Variant of the AG36 grenade launcher introduced during the SA80A2 upgrade and issued on a scale of two per infantry section. Compared to the preceding Rifle Grenade General Service, the underslung grenade launcher offers low recoil, ease of use, reduced ammunition weight and the ability to have a chambered grenade at the ready without affecting the ability to fire the L85 rifle. Ammunition natures used include fragmentation, HEDP, white illuminating parachute, infra-red illuminating parachute, and red phosphorus. The L17A1 version is used with the L119A1/A2 rifles.
L109A2	Switzerland	HE grenade	Fuse		British version of the Swiss HG 85 Grenade. It differs from the original in that it has a matte black safety clip similar to the American M67 grenade. It has a 3–5 second fuse (climate dependent), contains 155g of high explosive and has a lethal range of 10 m (33 ft).
L16A2	United Kingdom Canada	Mortar	81 mm
NLAW	Sweden United Kingdom	Anti-tank weapon	150 mm		Man-portable, short range fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile system designed for non-expert use. It is designed to "rapidly knock out any main battle tank in just one shot by striking it from above".
FGM-148 Javelin	United States	Anti-tank weapon	127 mm		Man-portable medium range anti-tank missile system. It fires a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead and can penetrate explosive reactive armour. Compared to the American original, the version in British service has a more effective sight system and a tripod for improved firing and observation.

Watercraft

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Displacement	Image	Details
Island-class patrol boat	United Kingdom	Patrol boat	3	15 tonnes (15 long tons; 17 short tons)		The Island-class patrol boat is used for force protection duties
Landing Craft, Utility Mk 10	United Kingdom	Landing craft	10	240 tonnes (240 long tons; 260 short tons)		The LCU is the Royal Marines' largest landing craft, carried by the Albion-class and Bay-class landing ship
Landing Craft, Vehicle Personnel Mk 5	United Kingdom	Landing craft	19	24 tonnes (24 long tons; 26 short tons)		The LCVP is carried by the Albion-class.
Landing Craft, Air Cushion Mk 5	United Kingdom	Hovercraft	4	6.8 tonnes (6.7 long tons; 7.5 short tons)
Offshore Raiding Craft	United Kingdom	RHIB		6 tonnes (5.9 long tons; 6.6 short tons)
Inflatable Raiding Craft		Inflatable boat		1.25 tonnes (1.23 long tons; 1.38 short tons)
Rigid Raider	United Kingdom	Boat		2.5 tonnes (2.5 long tons; 2.8 short tons)
Mk 8 SDV	United States	Submersible	3	2.5 tonnes (2.5 long tons; 2.8 short tons)		The Mk 8 SEAL Delivery Vehicle is used by the Special Boat Service.
BAE Fast Interceptor Craft	United Kingdom	Special forces boat				The Fast Interceptor Craft is a stealthy boat used by the Special Boat Service

Vehicles

The Royal Marines maintain no heavy armoured units, instead, they operate a fleet of lightly armoured and highly mobile vehicles intended for amphibious landings or rapid deployment. The primary armoured fighting vehicle operated by the Armoured Support Group is the BvS 10 Viking All Terrain Armoured Vehicle. Other, lighter vehicles include the Land Rover Wolf Armoured Patrol Vehicle, the Jackal (MWMIK) Armoured Vehicle and the Pinzgauer High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle.

Name	Origin	Type	Image	Details
Viking	Sweden	Amphibious armoured fighting vehicle		The UK currently operates four variants of the vehicle: The Troop Carrying Variant (TCV) capable of carrying 2 crew plus 10 passengers; the Command Variant (CV), which carries 2 crew plus up to 8 passengers with the rear cab being designed as an enhanced digital communications platform, the Repair and Recovery Variant (RRV), carrying 4 specialist maintenance vehicle mechanic crewmen and the Ambulance Variant (AV). The rear cab of the RRV carries a HIAB crane, a fully mobile workshop, an air compressor and a 9 tonne capacity capstan winch, together with hydraulic anchors. All three variants are fully air-portable under a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, either complete or in two separate front and rear component parts and are also fully amphibious; being capable of swimming in varying sea-states with a full load of passengers and stores. UK Viking vehicle variants are used as amphibious armoured all-terrain vehicles for troop transport and as vehicle repair recovery vehicles.
Pinzgauer	Austria	All-terrain truck		The Pinzgauer is a 4×4 and 6×6 tactical support vehicle used by the Royal Artillery to tow artillery pieces, such as the Rapier and L118 Light gun.
Land Rover Wolf	United Kingdom	Utility vehicle		The Land Rover Wolf is a militarised version of the Land Rover Defender. They can be found in service with British forces worldwide, and can be armed with one 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun and a 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun. The Land Rover Wolf is designated as a Truck Utility Light (TUL – Defender 90) and Medium (TUM – Defender 110).
Jackal Coyote	United Kingdom	Protected mobility vehicle		The primary role of the vehicles in the Royal Marines is deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault, patrol and fire support – roles where mobility, endurance and manoeuvrability are important – and it has also been used for convoy protection. The Jackal and Coyote can carry increased payload and fuel compared to its predecessor, allowing it to carry greater amounts of additional equipment and protection over longer distances, and it is able to support itself and its crew for distances of over 500 mi (800 km). An updated version of the Jackal has been ordered as Jackal 2. The crew has been increased to four and the main armament gun ring moved forward to give it an all round arc of fire. The chassis has been upgraded, allowing the vehicle to carry a greater payload and armour, and providing more strength for protection against roadside bombs. It also has a larger 6.7 l engine, although this does not increase the speed of the vehicle. An initial order for "around 110" vehicles was made in 2009, with final deliveries in February 2010. A further order for 140 of the Jackal 2A was announced on 23 June 2010, which is based on the Jackal 2 platform with a blast protection upgrade. The Coyote tactical support vehicle (TSV light) is based on the HMT 600 6×6 chassis from Supacat and is a larger derivative of the Jackal 2, the two vehicles are designed to be complementary. The extra two wheels give a heavier vehicle approaching 10,500 kg (10.3 long tons) which will act in support of the Jackal 2 and allow transportation of supplies and equipment over similar terrain (the payload for supplies and equipment will be 3,900 kg (3.8 long tons)). The Coyote has been designed to fulfil the role of a light tactical service vehicle.
Hippo BRV	United Kingdom/ Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle		The Hippo is a conversion by Alvis Moelv of a Leopard 1A5 tank. As with earlier generations of BARV, the main alteration has been the replacement of the turret with a raised superstructure which, in this case, resembles the bridge or wheelhouse of a small ship. The original 830-horsepower (620 kW) diesel engine has been retained but the gearing of the transmission had been lowered; this has reduced the vehicle's road speed from 65 to 20 kilometres per hour (40 to 12 mph), but its tractive force has been increased to 250 kilonewtons (56,000 lbf). Other modifications include the addition of working platforms, a nosing block, raised air intakes and an auxiliary power unit; this has raised the weight of the vehicle from 42.5 tonnes to 50 tonnes. The Hippo has a fording depth of 2.95 metres (9 ft 8 in) and can pull vehicles up to 50 tonnes weight or push off from the beach a 240 tonne displacement landing craft.

See also

• List of equipment of the British Army