List of equipment of the Land Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The following is a list of equipment of the Land Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from creation to present day.
Small arms[edit]
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Details |
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Pistols | |||||
Browning HP[1] | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | |
Smith & Wesson Model 39[1] | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | |
Heckler & Koch P7 | ![]() |
Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | P7M13 model used.[1] | |
Rifles | |||||
AK-47[1] | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 7.62×39mm | |
AKM[1] | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 7.62×39mm | |
FN FNC[1] | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | |
M16A1 | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | The M16A1 HB machine gun variant is also used.[1] |
SIG SG 540[1] | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | |
CETME Model 58[1] | ![]() |
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Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | |
FN FAL | ![]() |
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Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | The Heavy Barrel machine gun variant is also used.[1] |
IMI Galil[1] | ![]() |
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Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | |
Machine guns | |||||
Bren L4[1] | ![]() |
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Light machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | |
FN MAG[1] | ![]() |
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General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | |
M60[1] | ![]() |
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General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | |
DShK[1] | ![]() |
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Heavy machine gun | 12.7×108mm | |
M2 Browning[1] | ![]() |
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Heavy machine gun | .50 BMG |
Anti-tank weapons[edit]
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Details |
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Rocket launchers | |||||
RPG-7[1] | ![]() |
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Rocket-propelled grenade | 40 mm | |
Recoilless guns | |||||
M18[2] | ![]() |
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Recoilless rifle | 57 mm | |
SPG-9[2] | ![]() |
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Recoilless rifle | 73 mm | |
M20[2] | ![]() |
Recoilless rifle | 75 mm | ||
M40A1[2] | ![]() |
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Recoilless rifle | 106 mm | |
Anti-tank guns | |||||
Type 56 | ![]() |
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Anti-tank gun | 85 mm | 10 in service as of 2024.[2] |
Vehicles[edit]
Artillery[edit]
Model | Image | Origin | Caliber | Quantity | Details |
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Mortars | |||||
Brandt Mle 1935[1] | ![]() |
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60 mm | ||
PRB NR 475 A1[1] | ![]() |
81 mm | 100[2] | ||
M-37M[1] | ![]() |
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82 mm | 400[2] | |
M30[2] | ![]() |
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107 mm | ||
MO-120-RT | ![]() |
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120 mm | 28[2] | The MO-120-LT variant is also used.[1] |
Towed | |||||
M-30 | ![]() |
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122 mm | 77[2] | |
D-30 | ![]() |
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Type 60 | ![]() |
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Type 59 | 130 mm | 42 | The Type 59-I variant is also used.[2] | ||
D-20 | ![]() |
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152 mm | 6 | Reportedly used.[2] |
Self-propelled | |||||
2S1 Gvozdika | ![]() |
122 mm | 6[2] | ||
2S3 Akatsiya | ![]() |
152 mm | 10[2] | ||
Multiple rocket launchers | |||||
Type-63 | ![]() |
107 mm | 12[2] | ||
BM-21 Grad | ![]() |
122 mm | 24[2] | ||
RM-70[2] | ![]() |
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RM-51 | ![]() |
128 mm | 6[2] | ||
Type 82 | ![]() |
130 mm | 3[2] | ||
Katyusha | ![]() |
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132 mm | 12[2] |
Air defence[edit]
Model | Image | Origin | Caliber | Quantity | Details |
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Man-portable air-defense systems | |||||
9K32 Strela-2[2] | ![]() |
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72 mm | ||
Anti-aircraft guns | |||||
ZPU-4 | ![]() |
14.5×114mm | 12[2] | ||
M-1939 | ![]() |
37 mm | 52[2] |
Bibliography[edit]
- Foss, Christopher F.; Gander, Terry J., eds. (1999). Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics, 1999-2000 (20th ed.). Jane's Information Group. ISBN 978-0-7106-1912-9.
- International Institute for Strategic Studies (2024). "Chapter Eight: Sub-Saharan Africa". The Military Balance. 124 (1). Taylor & Francis: 458–531. doi:10.1080/04597222.2024.2298597. ISSN 0459-7222. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- Jones, Richard D.; Ness, Leland, eds. (2010). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2010-2011 (36th ed.). Janes Information Group. ISBN 978-0-7106-2908-1.