This is a list of equipment used by the Burkina Faso Armed Forces.
Name | Image | Caliber | Type | Origin | Notes |
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Pistols | |||||
Walther PP [1] | ![]() | .32 ACP | Semi-automatic pistol | ![]() | |
MAB PA-15 [1] | | 9×19mm | Semi-automatic pistol | ![]() | |
Manurhin MR 73 [1] | ![]() | .38 Special | Revolver | ![]() | |
Submachine guns | |||||
MAS-38 [1] | ![]() | 7.65×20mm | Submachine gun | ![]() | |
MAT-49 [1] | ![]() | 9×19mm | Submachine gun | ![]() | |
Beretta M12 [1] | ![]() | 9×19mm | Submachine gun | ![]() | |
Rifles | |||||
Zastava M70 | ![]() | 7.62×39mm | Assault rifle | ![]() | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] |
Beretta AR70 [1] | ![]() | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle | ![]() | |
SIG SG 540 [1] | ![]() | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle | ![]() | |
Heckler & Koch G3 [1] | ![]() | 7.62×51mm | Battle rifle | ![]() | |
MAS-49/56 [1] | | 7.5×54mm | Semi-automatic rifle | ![]() | |
Machine guns | |||||
Zastava M84 | ![]() | 7.62×54mmR | General-purpose machine gun | ![]() | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] |
FN MAG [1] | ![]() | 7.62×51mm | General-purpose machine gun | ![]() | |
AA-52 [1] | ![]() | 7.5×54mm | General-purpose machine gun | ![]() | |
Browning M2 [1] | ![]() | .50 BMG | Heavy machine gun | ![]() | |
DShKM | ![]() | 12.7×108mm | Heavy machine gun | ![]() | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] |
Name | Image | Caliber | Type | Origin | Notes |
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RPG-7 | ![]() | 40mm | Rocket-propelled grenade | ![]() | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] |
Type 52 [1] [3] | ![]() | 75mm | Recoilless rifle | ![]() ![]() | |
Carl Gustaf [1] [3] | ![]() | 84mm | Shoulder-fired recoilless rifle | ![]() | |
Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes |
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ZPU-2 | ![]() | Anti-aircraft gun | ![]() | 30 [4] | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] |
TCM-20 | ![]() | Anti-aircraft gun | ![]() | 12 [4] | |
9K32 Strela-2 [4] | ![]() | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() |
Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes | |
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Rocket artillery | ||||||
Type 63 | | Multiple rocket launcher | ![]() | 4 [3] | ||
APR-40 | ![]() | Multiple rocket launcher | ![]() | 5 [3] | ||
Field artillery | ||||||
M101 | ![]() | Howitzer | ![]() | 8 [3] | ||
Mortars | ||||||
Brandt Mle 1935 [1] | | Infantry mortar | ![]() | |||
Brandt Mle 27/31 [1] [3] | | Infantry mortar | ![]() | |||
PM-43 | ![]() | Towed mortar | ![]() | 12 [3] | ||
81mm CS/SM1 | Self-propelled mortar | ![]() | 6 | Eight Norinco 81mm CS/SM1 self-propelled mortars mounted on a Dongfeng 4x4 light tactical vehicle were showcased in January 2024. [5] |
Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes |
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Auverland/SAMO [9] | ![]() | Utility | ![]() | ||
ACMAT ALTV [9] | ![]() | Utility | ![]() | 10+ [10] | |
Toyota Land Cruiser | ![]() | Utility | ![]() | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] | |
Pegaso 3045 [9] | ![]() | Medium truck (3 tonnes) | ![]() | ||
Ural-4320 | ![]() | Medium truck (4.5 tonnes) | ![]() | Used by peacekeeping forces. [2] | |
Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes |
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KrAZ Shrek-M | ![]() | Mine clearing vehicle | ![]() | 3 [3] |
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