This is a list of equipment used by the Salvadoran Army.
Infantry weapons Handguns ModelImageCaliberOriginDetailsSIG Sauer P226.40 S&WAll its variants including the SIG Sauer X Six SIG P226 X Six. Used by soldiers and special forces.CZ 759×19mmJericho 9419×19mmBrowning Hi-Power9×19mmGlock 179×19mmSalvadoran Army's Special Forces and Anti-terrorist Command. Variants that are used: Glock 17, Glock 17C, Glock 17L, Glock 17MB, Glock 17M.
Submachine guns and personal defence weapons ModelImageCaliberOriginDetailsMP5 9×19mmMP5SD3, MP5A3, MP5A2, MP5, MP5A1Uzi9×19mmUzi submachine gun, Mini-Uzi.
Assault and battle rifles HK335.56×45mmIncluding HK53 variant.HK G37.62×51mmG3A3, G3A4, G3KA4FN FNC5.56×45mmVersions used: Standard" Model 2000 and Short" Model 7000, used by the Salvadoran Military Police and Paratrooper Battalion.M45.56×45mmM4 Carbine, Colt M4A1, Colt M4 (original 1993 version), M4 (Colt Model 933), Colt M4 (M162 sights, burst and full auto)T655.56×45mmCAR-155.56×45mmColt Model 933, XM177, GAU-5/A (Colt Model 610), XM177E1 (Colt Model 609), XM177E2 (Colt Model 629), Colt Model 653 (M16A1 Carbine), Colt Model 654 (M16A1 Carbine), Colt Model 654 (M16A1 Carbine), Colt Model 727 (M16A2 carbine), Colt Model 733 (M16A2 Commando), Colt Model 723 "M16A2 Carbine". M16A2 SMG Model 635, XM177-E2 (Colt Model 629), Model 933, Colt Model 629, Colt 9mm SMG DOE (Model 633, US Car 15 Carbine (Colt Model 607), US XM177E1 (Colt Model 619), US XM177E2 GAU-5/A/B (Colt Model 639)).M165.56×45mmXM16E1, M16A1, M16A2, M16A3, M16A4, M16A1 with A2 handguards. M16A2 (Model 701, 703, 705 (Burst fire/single fire)), Model 711, Model 715 and Model 720 (Burst fire/single fire)). M16A2 Light Machine Gun (LMG). Some M16A1s have the M16A2's brass defectors, XM16E1. M16A2 (Model 645), some M16A1s (also with the A2 handguards) have the M16A2 hand-grip. M16A1 with A2 handgrip A2 brass defectors. Also M16A1 with M16A2 handguards have M16A2 brass defectors and M16A1 handgrip, M16A1 (enhanced).M147.62×51mmUsed as ceremonial gun, still used in active service on the Salvadoran Army infantry divisions.AKM7.62×39mmUsed since 1992 by the special forces.AK-637.62×39mmUsed since 1992.IMI Galil5.56×45mmGalil AR, Galil SAR, Galil SAR339, Micro Galil, Galil ARM.Galil ACE5.56×45mm
Sniper rifles ModelImageCaliberOriginDetailsM217.62×51mmUsed in the Salvadoran Army Special Forces.M247.62×51mmBarrett M82.50 BMGUsed in the Salvadoran Army Special Forces.
Machine guns ModelImageCaliberOriginDetailsM60 7.62×51mmM60, M60E2, M60B, M60C M60D. During the civil war some M60s were chopped from the front sights to give a CBQ capability.M2HB.50 BMGHK217.62×51mmFN MAG7.62×51mm
Anti-armor weapons ModelImageTypeOriginDetailsRocket-propelled grenadeM72 LAW Anti-tank grenade launcher 792C90-CR Anti-tank grenade launcher Recoilless launcherM67Recoilless rifle379M40 Recoilless rifle Grenades M67 Hand grenade M18 Smoke Grenade Grenade launchers M79 Grenade launcher M203 Grenade launcher
Vehicles Note: Sources are circa 1988, while some equipment listed may no longer be in service. Armoured fighting vehiclesModelImageTypeNumberOriginNotesAML 90Armoured car10UR-416Wheeled armored personnel carrier10YAGUArmoured personnel carrier6All-terrain armored vehicle (ATV) for special operations, the version of the YAGU delivered to El Salvador has capacity for three people, equipped with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and offers level B6+ armor protection, that is, against rifles. high powered assaultCashuatArmoured personnel carrier41Based on a Dodge M37. Armour kits and turrets purchased from the United States and applied in El SalvadorVCT-A1Infantry fighting vehicle1Armed with two 20mm HS cannons, used as an anti-aircraft vehicle, designed and produced by the Salvadoran Army.VCT-A2Infantry fighting vehicle3Armed with two HS 404 20mm cannons in a 360° turret and a 7.62mm M60 or FN MAG machine gun or a 12.7x99mm M2 Browning as a secondary weapon, it is used as a tank hunting vehicle, vehicle anti-aircraft and armored personnel carrier.BC7A1Armoured personnel carrier4Armed with two HS 404 20mm cannons. Also used as Anti-Air vehicle, created by the Salvadorian MilitaryM113Armoured personnel carrier20CJ-8 (Scrambler)Armoured carUnknownHMMWVLight armoured car50BMC VuranMine-resistant ambush protected11Utility vehiclesModelImageTypeNumberOriginNotesF-SeriesMedium-duty commercial vehicleUnknownPart of a fleet of 45 new vehicles.D22Pick upUnknownPart of a fleet of 45 new vehicles.AIL StormLight utility vehicle382011 Ford RangerLight utility vehicle37Jeep CJLight utility vehicleM151Light utility vehicleM35 truckMedium cargo truck45M809 truckHeavy cargo truckMAN 630 truckHeavy cargo truck
Artillery MortarsModelImageCaliberNumberDatesOriginNotesM1960mm306M2981mm151M74120mmKept in storage.UB M-52120mmKept in storage.Field artilleryModelImageCaliberNumberDatesOriginNotesM101105mm8M102105mm24M56105mm18On reserve, only used in ceremonies.Soltam M-71155mm6105/14 Model 56105mm14Pack HowitzerM114155mm6Anti-aircraft artilleryModelImageCaliberNumberDatesOriginNotesZastava M5520mm31
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