List of historical equipment of the Canadian military
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This is a list of infantry weapons used by the Canadian military throughout its history and military arms used by militaries in pre-Confederation conflicts in Canada.
Colonial era to Confederation (1604–1867)
Black powder rifles, carbines and pistols
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Service rifles and carbines
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr carbine | Breechloading | 1861-1860s | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Spencer rifle and carbine | Breechloading repeater | 1860-1860s | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Westley Richards rifle | Breechloading | 1812-1871 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Peabody rifle | Breechloading | 1860s-1871 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Snider-Enfield | Breechloading | 1860s-1901 | Template:Country data British Empire | Carbine version carried west by the N.W.M.P. in 1873 |
Confederation to First World War (1867–1914)
Service pistols
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Model 1878 Frontier | Revolver | 1885-1902 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Double Action in .45 Long Colt with 7.5" barrel, purchased initially for the Riel Rebellion [2] | |
| Colt "New Service" Revolver | Revolver | 1900-1928 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Double Action in .45 Long Colt [3] or .455 Eley[4] (as marked on 5.5" barrel), swing out cylinder for fast shell extraction and reloading. Also used by the RNWMP & RCMP from 1905 to 1954. |
Service rifles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martini–Henry | Breech-loading | 1871-1888 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Winchester Script error: No such module "Unsubst". | Repeating rifle | 1873-1918 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Martini–Metford | Breech-loading | 1894-1902 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Martini–Enfield | Breech-loading | 1878-1902 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Lee–Metford | Bolt action | 1895-1926 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Lee–Enfield Mk.I | Bolt action | 1896-1905 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Ross Mk.I and Mk.II | Straight-pull | 1905-1915 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1868–1921).svg Canada |
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First World War to Second World War (1914–1939)
Service pistols
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webley Mk IV | Revolver | 1887-1928 | Template:Country data British Empire | Chambered in .455 Webley |
| Enfield No 2 | Revolver | 1932-1945 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Colt New Service | Revolver | 1900-1928 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Also used by the NWMP and RCMP from 1905 to 1954. Chambered in .455 Webley |
| Colt M1911 | Semi-automatic pistol | 1914-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Smith & Wesson Model 44 | Revolver | 1915-1951 | Script error: No such module "flag". |
2nd model. First orders were rechambered from .44 Special to .455 Webley |
Rifles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Mk.III | Straight-pull | 1913-1916 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1868–1921).svg Canada | Withdrawn from infantry service following poor performance in battlefield conditions. Replaced by the Lee–Enfield Mk.III. |
| Lee–Enfield (SMLE) Mk.III | Bolt action | 1916-1943 | Template:Country data British Empire |
Machine guns
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt-Browning M1895 | Heavy machine gun | 1914-1916 | File:Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States | |
| Vickers Machine Gun | Medium machine gun | 1914-1919 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Lewis Machine Gun | Light machine gun | 1916-1939 | Template:Country data British Empire |
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Armoured fighting vehicles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armoured Autocar | Armoured Car | 1914-1918 | Script error: No such module "flag". File:Canadian Red Ensign (1868–1921).svg Canada |
2 ton commercial Autocar truck chassis covered with armour plate and armed with 2 Vickers machine guns. 20 purchased (8 machine gun carrier, 5 ammunition and supply carrier, 4 Officer Transport, 1 gasoline carrier, 1 repair vehicle, 1 ambulance) |
| Mk.V tank | Tank | 1918 | Template:Country data British Empire | Used by the Canadian Tank Corps in 1918. Never used in combat. |
| Carden-Loyd tankette/MG Carrier | Tank | 1937, 1931 | Template:Country data British Empire | |
| Vickers Light Dragon Mk III | 1937 | Template:Country data British Empire | ||
| GM armoured car | experimental light armoured car | 1935 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built on General Motors of Canada Maple Leaf truck chassis |
| Ford armoured car | experimental light armoured car | 1935 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built on Ford Motor Company of Canada BB truck chassis |
| Triumph Model H | dispatch motorcycle | 1914-?? | Template:Country data British Empire |
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Second World War to Cold War (1939–1946)
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Infantry weapons
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Wesson "Military & Police Victory model" | Revolver | 1939-1964 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Inglis Hi-Power | Semi-automatic pistol | 1944–2024 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | License-made Canadian version of the Browning Hi-Power. Was fully replaced in March 2024 by the SIG Sauer P320 designated as the C22/C24.[5] |
| Thompson M1928-M1A1 | Submachine gun | 1940-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Sten MK.II | Submachine gun | 1942-1958 | Script error: No such module "flag". File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada |
Produced in Canada |
| Lee–Enfield SMLE Mk.III | Service rifle | 1916-1943 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Lee–Enfield No.4 Mk.I | Service rifle | 1943-1955 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Used by Canadian Rangers until 2016, replaced by Colt C-19 |
| M1 Garand | Service rifle | 1944-1953 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada Script error: No such module "flag". |
A small number of M1, M1C and M1D rifles, enough to equip a brigade, were issued to the Canadian Army |
| Boys ATR | Anti-tank rifle | 1937-1943 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Bren LMG | Light machine gun | 1939-1955 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) | Automatic rifle | 1933-1953 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| M1941 Johnson Machine Gun | Light machine gun | 1942-1944 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 1st Special Service Force (Devil's Brigade) only |
| C5 GPMG | General purpose machine gun | 1939-1980s | Script error: No such module "flag". | M1919 Browning |
| M2 HMG | Heavy machine gun | 1940–Present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Bangalore torpedo | Obstacle Clearing Charge | 1940–Present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| PIAT | Anti-tank weapon | 1943-1950s | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Bazooka | Rocket launcher | 1942-1977 | Script error: No such module "flag". | In Reserve Force inventory as late as 1977 |
| Flamethrower, Portable, No 2 "Ack-Pack" | Flamethrower | 1943-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Utility vehicles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willys Jeep | Light Utility Vehicle | 1941-1970s | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Morris C8 | Artillery tractor | 1940-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| AEC Matador | Artillery tractor | 1940-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Diamond T 4-Ton lorry | 4 ton truck | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Ford F-8 | 1/2 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by Ford Motor Company of Canada. Canadian Military Pattern truck |
| Ford F-15 | 3/4 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by Ford Motor Company of Canada. |
| Ford F-30 | 1.5 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by Ford Motor Company of Canada. |
| Ford F-60S, F-60L, F-60H, F-60T | 3 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by Ford Motor Company of Canada. |
| Ford FGT | Artillery tractor | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by Ford Motor Company of Canada. |
| Chevrolet C-8, C-8A | 1/2 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by General Motors Canada |
| Chevrolet C-15, C-15A | 3/4 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by General Motors Canada |
| Chevrolet C15TA Armoured Truck | Armoured truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by General Motors Canada |
| Chevrolet C-30, C-60S, C-60L, C-60X | 1.5/3 ton truck | WWII | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by General Motors Canada |
| CMP FAT | Artillery tractor | 1940-???? | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by General Motors Canada |
| Harley-Davidson Motorcycle WLC | militarize motorcycle | 1941-1956 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Sometimes used with sidecars |
| Norton Motorcycle WD16H / 16H | militarize motorcycle | 1940-?? | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Triumph Motorcycles TRW | motorcycle | 1940s-?? | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Matchless G3L | motorcycle | 1940s | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Welbike lightweight motorcycle | lightweight motorcycle | 1942-1945? | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Scout vehicles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daimler Dingo | Armoured car | 1940-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Daimler Mk. I armoured Car | Armoured car | 1941-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Humber Mk. I scout car | Armoured car | 1942-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Humber Mk. IV armoured car | Armoured car | 1941-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Fox armoured car | Armoured car | 1939-1945 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | |
| M3 scout car | Armoured car | 1942-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Otter light reconnaissance car | Armoured car | 1942-1945 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Built by General Motors of Canada. Based on the C15 |
| Staghound armoured car | Armoured car | 1942-1962 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Lynx scout car | Armoured car | 1940-1968 | Script error: No such module "flag". File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada |
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| M5 reconnaissance vehicle | Reconnaissance vehicle | 1942-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | A turretless variant of the M5 light tank |
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Armoured carriers and armoured tractors
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo | 1943-1945 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Converted Ram, Priest, and Sherman AFVs (See respective entries) | |
| Loyd Carrier | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| Universal Carrier | 1940-? | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| Wasp | WWII–? | Script error: No such module "flag". | Universal Carrier with flame-thrower equipment | |
| T-16 Carrier | WWII–? | Script error: No such module "flag". | Universal carrier produced under license and modified in the United States. | |
| Windsor Carrier | 1944–1945 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Canadian-built universal carrier with a lengthened body | |
| M3A1 half-track | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| M5 half-track | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| M9 half-track | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Tanks
Combat tanks
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart tank | Light tank | 1941-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Churchill MkI-IV | Infantry tank | 1941-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Sherman I, III, V | Medium tank | 1941-1970 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Sherman I (M4), III (M4A2 w/75 mm gun) and V (M4A4 w/75 mm gun) used. |
| Sherman IC (Firefly) | Medium Tank | 1941-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | M4 with a 17 pounder gun |
| Sherman VC (Firefly) | Medium tank | 1944-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | M4A4 with a 17 pounder gun |
| Grizzly | Medium tank | 1941-1945 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Canadian built and modified M4A1 |
| Sherman V DD | Medium Tank | 1944-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | M4A4 {75 mm} with Duplex Drive system and flotation screen for amphibious landings |
| Sherman Ib | Close Support Tank | Script error: No such module "flag". | M4 with a 105 mm howitzer | |
| Centaur IV | Close Support Tank | 1944-1944 | Script error: No such module "flag". | In service for less than a month with the 1st Canadian Centaur Battery (formed Aug 6, 1944 - disbanded Aug 29, 1944), RCA, after landing in Normandy. Tanks returned to the Royal Marines. |
| Ram Badger | Flame tank | 1941-1944 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | |
| Churchill Oke | Flame tank | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| Sherman Badger | Flame tank | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Training tanks
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Loyd Mk IV tankette | Tankette | 1930-???? | Script error: No such module "flag". | Used for training | |
| Light Tank Mk VIA | Light tank | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| Six Ton Tank Model 1917 | Light tank | Script error: No such module "flag". | US built version of the Renault FT. | ||
| Ram tank I and II | Cruiser tank | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Never saw combat. Training only | ||
| Vickers Valentine Mark VI | Infantry tank | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Canadian built version of the British Valentine IV. 30 used for training. | ||
| Matilda II | Infantry tank | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| Lee/Grant | Medium tank | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Self-propelled artillery and anti-aircraft
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 75mm gun motor carriage | Self-propelled artillery | Script error: No such module "flag". | M3 half-track equipped with the M1A1 75 mm gun | |
| Sexton | Self-propelled artillery | 1943–1956 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Open box superstructure on a Ram tank hull. Armed with a 25pdr gun |
| M7 Priest | Self-propelled artillery | 1944–???? | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Open box superstructure on a Sherman tank hull. Armed with a 105mm howitzer. |
| M14 SPAA | Self-propelled anti-aircraft | Script error: No such module "flag". | Twin .50 mount on an M3 half-track | |
| M10 "Wolverine" | Tank destroyer | WW2 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Modified Sherman hull with an open turret and 3in. gun |
| M10 17pdr | Tank destroyer | WW2 | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | M10 equipped with a 17pdr gun |
| 17pdr SP Archer | Tank destroyer | 1944-Suez Crisis | Script error: No such module "flag". | Built on a Valentine tank hull |
| Crusader AA Mk.I and Mk.III | Self-propelled anti-aircraft | 1944-???? | Script error: No such module "flag". | Mk.I armed with a Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun, Mk.III armed with twin Oerlikon 20mm guns |
| Skink anti-aircraft tank | Self-propelled anti-aircraft | 1944 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | Enclosed turret on a Grizzly tank hull. Armed with 4 Polsten guns. Introduced late in the war and only saw use as an anti-infantry weapon. |
| Carrier, SP, 4x4 40mm, AA (Bofors) 30cwt | Self-propelled anti-aircraft | 1944-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Morris Commercial four-wheel drive lorry armed with a Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft gun. |
Engineering vehicles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram ARV | Armoured Recovery Vehicle | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1921–1957).svg Canada | ||
| M4A4 Sherman V ARV | Armoured Recovery Vehicle | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| Valentine Bridgelayer | AVLB | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| M416 trailers | 1940s-1990s | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| M101 trailers | 1992-? | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Artillery
Field artillery
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF 25 pounder | howitzer/field gun | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| BL 4.5 inch Medium Field Gun | field gun | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| BL 5.5 inch Medium Gun | medium field gun | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Land Mattress | multiple rocket launcher | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Anti-tank guns
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordnance QF 6 pounder | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| Ordnance QF 17 pounder | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Anti-aircraft guns
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bofors 40 mm gun | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| QF 3.75 inch AA | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| Polsten-Oerlikon gun | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Cold War to modern (until 2003)
Script error: No such module "about".
Infantry weapons
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 SMG | Submachine gun | 1958-1988 | Script error: No such module "flag". File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada |
License produced Sterling SMG |
| FN C1 and FN C1A1 | Battle rifle | 1955-1987 | Script error: No such module "flag". File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada |
License produced by Canadian Arsenals Limited |
| FN C2 and C2A1 SAW | Squad Automatic Weapon | 1955-1987 | Script error: No such module "flag". File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada |
C1 modified for SAW role |
| C3 and C3A1 | Sniper rifle | 1972-2003 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Modified Parker Hale M82 |
| Heller anti-tank rocket | Anti-tank Rocket | 1954-1967 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | |
| Blowpipe surface-to-air missile | MANPADS | 1980s-1991 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Javelin surface-to-air missile | MANPADS | 1991-2005 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| 106mm recoilless rifle | Recoilless rifle | 1950s-1988 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Retired from the Regular Force in 1976 |
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Utility vehicles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M151A2 Jeep | Light utility vehicle | 1974-1984 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 935 purchased and retired in the 1980s[6] | |
| M37 | 3/4 ton cargo truck | 1951-1976 | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | 4500 built by Chrysler/Dodge in Windsor 1951-1955[7] | |
| M38/M38A1 Jeep | Light utility vehicle | 1950-1980s | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Built 1950-1952 and replaced by M151[8] for regular forces by 1974 and retired in the Reserves in 1980s | |
| M135 GMC Deuce and a Half | 2 1⁄2-ton 6x6 truck | 1950-1980s | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Cargo truck and numerous variants replaced by MLVW | |
| M54 (truck) | 5 ton heavy truck | 1950-1980s | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Cargo truck and numerous variants replaced by HLVW | |
| M43 Ambulance | utility vehicle | 1950s-? | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Variant of M37 built by Chrysler/Dodge in Windsor 1951-1955[9] | |
| M152 | utility truck | 1964-? | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Radio Command unit - 1038 produced by Chrysler in Windsor[10] | |
| M38A1CDN Jeep | Light utility vehicle | 1952-1984 | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Built by Ford of Canada | |
| M38A1CDN2 Jeep | Light utility vehicle | 1967-1984 | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Built by Ford of Canada | |
| M38A1CDN3 Jeep | Light utility vehicle | 1970-1984 | Script error: No such module "flag"./File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | Built by Ford of Canada | |
| GM of Canada CUCV | Commercial utility Cargo vehicle | 1976-2004 | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | 2,848 1-1/4 ton replaced the M37 in 1976. More CUCV's were later ordered in the 1980s from GM Defense. Replaced by LSVW in regular army units then they were mostly used by the Army Reserve until replaced by the Milverado in 2004. | |
| Jeep CJ | Light utility vehicle | 1980's | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | 195 military CJ-7 versions put into service between the retirement of the M38A1 and the introduction of the Iltis | |
| Iltis | Light utility vehicle | 1984-2003 | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | Licensed produced version of the Volkswagen Iltis | |
| G Wagon LUV(W) | Light utility vehicle | 1996–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | for more details see List of modern Canadian Army equipment | |
| LSVW | Light Support Vehicle Wheeled | 1993–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | for more details see List of modern Canadian Army equipment | |
| Medium Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (MLVW) | Medium utility vehicle | 1982–2019 | Script error: No such module "flag". | for more details see List of modern Canadian Army equipment | |
| Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (HLVW) | Heavy utility vehicle | 1992–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | Licensed version of Steyr 1491 Percheron by Bombardier -for more details see List of modern Canadian Army equipment | |
| BV 206 | All terrain utility vehicle | 1983–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | for more details see List of modern Canadian Army equipment | |
| Humvee M1113 and M1117 | Light Utility Vehicle | ~ 2010 | Script error: No such module "flag". | used by Canadian Special Operations Regiment and Joint Task Force 2 and since replaced by Jackal MWMIK |
Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Armoured fighting vehicles
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5A1 Stuart VI | Light tank | 1946-1956 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 90 purchased in 1946 and sold on to Portugal in 1956, three of which served with distinction in Angola from 1967 to 1972. |
| M24 Chaffee | Light tank | 1946-1958 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 32 were purchased in 1946 for armoured reconnaissance and retired in April 1958. |
| Sherman M4A2E8 | Medium tank | 1946-1970 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Kept in the reserves until 1970. |
| Sherman M4A3E8 | Medium tank | 1951-1954 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Acquired from US stocks for use during the Korean War. |
| Centurion Mk.3 | Main Battle Tank | 1952-1979 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Acquired to replace the Shermans with 84mm main gun. |
| Centurion Mk.5 | Main Battle Tank with 105mm gun | 1952-1979 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Canada Initially ordered 274 Mk 3 Tanks, plus 9 Armoured Recovery Vehicles and 4 Bridge-layers and additional orders followed. The Mk 5 (upgunned to 105 mm) were used later. From 1969 to 1970 the Canadian Army lists 77 tanks based in Germany (mostly Mk 5 and Mk 11's) and the remainder in Canada (60 at CFB Wainwright AB, 59 at CFSD Longpointe PQ, 46 at CFB Gagetown NB, 30 at CFB Borden, 29 at CFB Meaford ON, 27 at CFB Calgary AB, 12 at CFB Petawawa ON, 6 at RCEME School Kingston ON and 1 at the LETE Test Establishment Orleans, CFB Ottawa ON) for a total of 347 Tanks (including 120 Mk 5's, 3 Mk 5 Recovery tanks and some Mk 11's with IR and ranging guns fitted). Replaced by Leopard C1. Many of the tanks were sold to Israel which converted them to diesel. Some are still in use as variants. |
| Centurion Mk.11 | Main Battle Tank | 1952-1979 | Script error: No such module "flag". | with 105mm, IR and ranging gun |
| Leopard C1 | Main Battle Tank | 1978-2000 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 127 Acquired to replace the Centurions. 114 of these 'Canadianized' Leopard 1A3 were used in active service. |
| Leopard C2 | Main Battle Tank | 2000–2017 | Script error: No such module "flag". | 66 Leopard C1 upgraded and refitted with Leopard 1A5 turret. Retired in 2017 with 11 sent to museums and 45 designated as range targets. 3 were destroyed during service in Afghanistan and 15 damaged, 7 beyond repair and thus written off. |
| Leopard 2A6M CAN | Main Battle Tank | 2007–Present | Script error: No such module "flag". | 20 leopard 2s were loaned from Germany. Then Canada acquired 80 tanks from the Netherlands. |
| Lynx C&R | Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle | 1968-1993 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| M109A4+ | Self-propelled artillery | 1964-2005 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Replaced with towed M777 guns in 2007. |
| AVGP Cougar | Wheeled light armoured vehicle | 1976–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | 6x6 vehicle based on the MOWAG Piranha with a Scorpion tank turret. |
| AVGP Grizzly | Wheeled Armoured personnel carrier | 1976–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | 6x6 vehicle based on the MOWAG Piranha with a Cadillac-Gage 1 metre turret, designed to carry a section of infantry. |
| AVGP Husky | Wheeled Armoured recovery vehicle | 1976–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | 6x6 vehicle based on the MOWAG Piranha. |
| Ferret scout car | Wheeled reconnaissance vehicle | 1954-1981 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Mamba | Wheeled Armoured personnel carrier | ???? - 2012[11] | Script error: No such module "flag". | APC retired by 2012 |
| M113 | Tracked Armoured personnel carrier | mid 1960s - present | Script error: No such module "flag". | Current in service variants: M113A3 Personnel carrier with Remote Weapon System (RWS), M113A3 Personnel carrier with One Metre Turret, M113A3 Mobile Repair Team, M577A3 Command Post, MTVL Basic Personnel Carrier / Light Re-supply, MTVC Heavy Re-supply, MTVE Engineer Vehicle, MTVF Fitter (Repair) Vehicle, MTVR Recovery Vehicle, TUA (TOW Under Armour) |
| Lynx | Tracked reconnaissance vehicle | 1968 - 1993 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Coyote | Wheeled reconnaissance vehicle | 1996–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Bison | Wheeled Armoured personnel carrier | 1990–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | Converted to supporting variants. |
| LAV III | Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1999–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | can also be used as an Armoured personnel carrier |
| RG-31 Nyala | Infantry mobility vehicle | 2006–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | 111 units delivered for use in Afghanistan[12] |
Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Unsorted
Approved private purchase and secondary side-arms
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webley Mark VI Revolver | Template:Country data British Empire | |||
| Enfield No 2 Revolver | Template:Country data British Empire | |||
| Colt Police Positive - 1941–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| Colt Model 1911A1 - 1942-1945 | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Bayonets and knives
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern 1888 bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| Pattern 1907 bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| Pattern 1913 bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| Ross bayonet | Bayonet | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1868–1921).svg Canada | ||
| No. 4 rifle bayonets | Bayonet | |||
| Mk I spike bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| Mk II spike bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| Mk III spike bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| No. 5 Mk II knife bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| No. 7 knife bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| No. 9 socket knife bayonet | Bayonet | |||
| C1 bayonet | Bayonet | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1957–1965).svg Canada | ||
| Nella C7 bayonet | Bayonet | 1984-2004 | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| CAN bayonet 2000 | Bayonet | 2004-present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife | Combat knife | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| Grohmann #3 CAF knife | Combat knife | 1967–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| C-5 pocket knife/ utility knife | Utility knife | 1973-2004 | ||
| Gerber multi-tool knife | Utility knife | 2001–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |
| V-42 stiletto | Combat knife | 1942-1944 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Used by the 1st Special Service Force |
Swords
- 1897 Pattern British Infantry Officer's Sword
- 1908 and 1912 Pattern British Army Cavalry Swords
- 1857 Artillery Officer Sword
- 1827 Navy Officer Sword
- 1926 Air Force Officer Sword
Uniforms, load-bearing and protective equipment
Uniforms
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
- Foreign Service Dress 1900-1903
- Service Dress 1903-1939
- Canadian Pattern and British Pattern
- Khaki Drill
- Battle Dress 1939-1967
- Denison smock Used by the Airborne
- Canadian Para Smock
- Bush Dress
- Combat Dress 1968–2002
- CADPAT camouflage Combat Dress 2002–present
Load-bearing equipment
- Oliver pattern equipment 1898–19??
- 1903 pattern bandolier equipment
- 1937 pattern web equipment
- 1942 Battle Jerkin
- 1951 pattern web equipment
- 1964 pattern web equipment
- 1982 pattern web equipment
- Tactical vest (Tac Vest) 2003–present
Head dress
- Canadian military fur wedge cap
- Glengarry
- Tam o'shanter
- Field Service Cap
- Beret
- Balmoral bonnet
- Brodie helmet
- Mk II helmet
- Mk III helmet
- M1 Helmet
- CG634
Protective equipment
- Fragmentation protection vest
Ordnance
Ammunition
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .280 Ross | 1914-1918 | File:Canadian Red Ensign (1868–1921).svg Canada | limited Commonwealth use as a sniper's cartridge | ||
| .303 British | Template:Flagcountry | only in service with Canadian Rangers | |||
| .455 Webley | Template:Flagcountry | no longer in service | |||
| 7.62 × 51 mm NATO | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||||
| 5.56×45mm NATO | 1984–present | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| 9×19mm Parabellum | 1944–present | Template:Flagcountry | |||
| .50 BMG | File:Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States | Used by Canadian snipers to set the longest distance kill record | |||
| 12 Gauge | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||||
| 5.7×28 mm | Script error: No such module "flag". | only in use by Canadian Special Forces | |||
| .338 Lapua Magnum | 2005–present | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Grenades, mines and other explosives
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills bomb | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| No 68 AT Grenade | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| No 69 Bakelite Percussion Grenade | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| No 73 Grenade | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| No. 74 Sticky bomb | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| No. 75 AT Hawkins Mine | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| No. 82 Gammon | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| Clam Magnetic Mine | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| GS.MV Anti-tank Mine | ||||
| GS.MkII Anti-tank Mine | ||||
| M61 grenade | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| M67 grenade | Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| C19 claymore | Script error: No such module "flag"./Script error: No such module "flag". | |||
| V40 Mini-Grenade | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Infantry mortars
| Model | Type | Service period | Origin | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 inch mortar | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| 3 inch mortar | WWII | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| 4.2 inch mortarScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | WWII | |||
| 60 mm M19 CAN light mortar | WWII-present | Script error: No such module "flag". | ||
| 81 mm C3 medium mortar | 1967–present | Script error: No such module "flag". |
Present day
References
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- ↑ Canadian Military Handguns 1855-1985 by Clive M. Law
- ↑ Canadian Military Handguns 1855-1985 by Clive M. Law, p.26
- ↑ Canadian Military Handguns 1855-1985 by Clive M. Law, p.29 & 30
- ↑ Canadian Military Handguns 1855-1985 by Clive M. Law, p.107
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