District 9

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[[Image:District9.jpg|thumb|300px|''District 9'' (2009)]]

'''''District 9''''', abbreviated ''D-9'', is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by [[Peter Jackson]]. Released August 13, 2009 internationally and August 14, 2009 in North America, the film takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa and is based on ''[[Alive In Joburg]]'', a short film by Neill Blomkamp with [[Sharlto Copley]], Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley.
'''''
IMFDB would like to thank the film's armorer, Olly Steele, for his contributions to the page.'''''

'''The following weapons were used in the film ''District 9'':'''
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==Vektor CR-21==
Multi-National United (MNU) soldiers guarding the District 9 internment camp carry [[Galil#Vektor CR-21|Vektor CR-21]] rifles with white stocks and what appear to be Leupold CQ/T optical sights.
[[Image:Vektor-cr21-1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Vektor CR-21 bullpup rifle - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:D9cr21shotgun.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A row of Vektor CR-21s are seen on a shelf in the MNU headquarters armory.]]
[[Image:D9cr212.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An MNU soldier receives a Vektor CR-21]]
[[Image:D9cr21hold.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Two MNU soldiers aim their Vektor CR-21s at an alien resident of District 9.]]
[[Image:D9cr21bag.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another MNU soldier is seen with his Vektor CR-21 slung over his back.]]
[[Image:D9cr213.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An MNU soldier takes aim with his Vektor CR-21 when Wikus and Christopher assault the MNU headquarters.]]

==CR-21 Prototype "BW-90"==
There is also the 1st prototype for the CR21 in the movie for the first time on screen. It is used by the Nigerians and has a lot of dressing draped on it.

'''This is called the BW90 after Bruce Wentzel who designed it in 1990 - Olly Steele.'''

[[Image:D9zebra2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Nigerian is seen armed with a CR-21 "BW-90" prototype, circled in red.]]
[[Image:D9cr21cover.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another Nigerian is seen with a BW-90 prototype.]]
[[Image:D9cr21holo.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Yet another Nigerian draws a bead on an MNU helicopter with his BW-90 prototype.]]

==Remington 870==
MNU guard Thomas ([[Kenneth Nkosi]]) uses a [[Remington 870]] with a South African made tactical light during the alien evictions. Another 870 is used by a mercenary during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

[[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 -the foregrip is different from that used in the film]]
[[Image:D98702.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wikus playfully criticizes the MNU PMCs for all the ammunition they are carrying, claiming that they should be more "efficient".]]
[[Image:D98703.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Good look at the South African made tactical light]]
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[[Image:D9-shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PMC fires his Remington 870 during the shootout at MNU headquarters.]]
[[Image:D9870sawedoff.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MNU PMC with a sawed off Remington 870.]]

==FN FAL 50.00==
Full-stocked [[FN FAL|FN FAL]] rifles, equipped with shell deflectors, wooden furniture, and scopes are carried by snipers aboard the helicopters circling District 9.

[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL-50.00 7.62x51mm NATO (similar to R1)]]
[[Image:D9R1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9-R1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9r1brass.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9r1brass2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A sniper aims his FAL.]]

==FN FAL 50.61==
[[Image:FN-FAL-50.61.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper]]
[[Image:D9-R1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary in the background carries a FN FAL rifle with a folding stock.]]

==FN MAG-58==
A [[FN MAG-58]] machine gun is mounted on a helicopter circling District 9.
[[Image:FNMAG58.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9mag.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]

==Heckler & Koch MP5A4/2==
Some of the MNU PMCs are armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5A4]]/A2 submachine guns.

[[Image:H&KMP5A4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A4]]
[[Image:D9-MP5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Remington 870 14 inch barrel==
An MNU PMC and the manager at Gunters both arm themselves with some sort of short barreled shotgun fitted with a side saddle.

[[Image:Rem870entry.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Short Barrel - 12 Gauge.]]
[[Image:D9shotgunshort.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MNU PMC with an Unknown Shotgun.]]

==Vektor R5==
Several MNU mercenaries are armed with [[Galil#Galil SAR|Vektor R5]] carbines, the South African version of the Israeli Galil SAR.

[[Image:VektorR5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vektor R5, 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:D9r57.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9r510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9r5muzzle3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9r5nogrip.jpg|thumb|none|600px|-note the absence of a grip]]

==Vektor R6==
Throughout much of the final action sequence, Koobus is armed with a [[Vektor R6]], a compact version of the R5 with a 11-inch barrel.

[[Image:Tn denel r6.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vektor R6 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:D9r65.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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==Beretta 92FS==
MNU mercenary leader Koobus Venter ([[David James]]) carries a [[Beretta 92FS]] as his personal sidearm.

[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:D992.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Koobus Venter ([[David James]]) with the 92FS.]]
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==Vektor R4/R5 synthetic AK-47 mockup==
An Kalashnikov-style rifle of unknown make is used by several mercenaries, with 5.56x45mm magazines, a 45 degree gas block and a shortened barrel. The front sight block is close to the gas block much like the Hungarian [[AK-47#AMD-65|AMD-65]] rifle, but the weapon differs in having a AK-74 style muzzle brake and black polymer furniture. Closer Inspection of the receiver and magazine show it to be a [[Galil|Vektor R4/R5]] mocked up as some kind of AK-47 type rifle.

[[Image:D9ak5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9ak556.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9r69.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]

==Heckler & Koch G36C==
Some mercenaries are armed with [[Heckler & Koch G36#Heckler & Koch G36C| Heckler & Koch G36C]] rifles when they are searching for Wikus in District 9.

[[Image:Hkg36c.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:D9g36c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A very interesting shot of a G36C, being used by a MNU mercenary. Interestingly, despite being in a very dangerous area, the fire selector can be seen to be set on 'safe'.]]

==M4A1==
Several of the MNU mercenaries are armed with [[M4A1]] carbines, some of which are fitted with [[M203]] grenade launchers.

[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[Image:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 carbine 5.56x45mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]]
[[Image:D9-M4A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The mercenary on the left carries a M4A1 carbine.]]
[[Image:D9m4a1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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[[Image:D9ar15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M4 carbines on the right.]]

==Armscor BXP==
Koobus carries a South African [[Armscor BXP]] submachine gun fitted with a red-dot sight during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

[[Image:MilkorBXP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armscor BXP 9x19mm ]]
[[Image:D9bxp.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Armscor BXP in storage along with several other firearms.]]
[[Image:D9bxp4.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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==Star Model BS/Model Super==
A Nigerian gangster threatens Wikus with a [[Star Model Super|Model BS]] pistol when he goes to see Obesandjo. According to the movie's armorer Olly Steele, the pistol is a Star Model BS, which differs from the [[Star Model B]] due to the addition of a magazine safety.

[[Image:B-super-large.jpg|thumb|350px|none|[[Star Model BS]] - 9x19mm.]]
[[Image:D91911.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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==Walther P38==
A Nigerian gangster can be seen briefly armed with a [[Walther P38]]. The Walther P38 was the standard police sidearm in South Africa before being replaced.

[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Walther P38 -9x19mm Parabellum]]
[[Image:D9p38p1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nigerian gangster with Walther P38 in foreground.]]

==AKM==
[[AK-47#AKM|AKM]] rifles are commonly seen in District 9, mostly in the hands of the Nigerian gangsters.

[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:D9ak47prawn.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9aks.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wikus uncovers a large Arms cache.]]
[[Image:D9-AKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AKM next to a prawn sonic blaster.]]

==Griffon .177 airrifle.==
There is a Griffon .177 air-rifle in the cache.

[[Image:D9unknown.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Griffon .177 circled in red.]]

==Vektor R4/R5 mocked up as AKM==
Several of the Nigerians and a PMC carry a Rifle that at first glance looks like a [[Norinco Type 84]] or an [[AKM]]. However closer inspection of the receiver and magazine shows that in all likeliness it is a member of the [[Galil|Vector R4/R5]] family made to look like a Type 84/AKM.

[[Image:D9t84.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9akm9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9t844.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9t842.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 84 with a Folding stock.]]

==Armsel Striker==
A Nigerian which is shot by a mercenary after the rebels catch Wikus fires a [[Armsel Striker and variants|Armsel Striker]] shotgun, which according to armorer Olly Steele has a long barrel and was fitted with various extras.

[[Image:Striker.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armsel Striker 12-gauge]]
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[[Image:D9striker2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]

== RPK (mockup) ==
One Nigerian fires what appears to be a [[RPK]] light machine gun when the gangsters attack the MNU convoy; Closer inspection of the receiver reveals that it is actually a [[Vektor R4]] mockup.

[[Image:VektorR4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Vektor R4 -5.56x45mm NATO with 50 round magazine]]
[[Image:D9rpk2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RPK to the far left.]]
[[Image:D9rpk3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Beretta 92SB-C==
One of the mercenaries holds Christopher prisoner with what appears to be a [[Beretta 92SB-C]] shortly before the Casspir they are riding in is attacked by the Nigerians.

[[Image:92SB-C.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92SB-C 9x19mm]]
[[Image:D9centurion.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MNU PMC holding his Beretta 92SB-C on Christopher.]]

==GE M134 Minigun==
The [[GE M134 Minigun]] is used by the Nigerians who have mounted it on a tower, and later by a PMC who commandeers it during the battle.

[[Image:Minigun.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
[[Image:D9m134.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9m1342.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MNU PMC firing the M134.]]

==M249==
One mercenary uses an [[M249]] to shoot at the alien mech.

[[Image:Fn_m249saw_mk2_10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock - 5.56x45mm with 200 round ammo drum.]]
[[Image:D9minimi.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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==SR9==
One mercenary sniper uses a Heckler & Koch SR9 rifle to shoot at the alien mech in the final battle sequence.

[[Image:HKSR9TC.jpg|thumb|400px|none|H&K SR9(TC) rifle with tropical forearm and bipod - 7.62x51mm. The TC version has the PSG buttstock as well as the trigger pack.]]
[[Image:D9msg90.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9msg902.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the long magazine.]]

==Mechem NTW-20==
A [[Mechem NTW-20]] is used by a mercenary against the alien mech.

[[Image:Ntw20.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mechem NTW-20 20mm]]
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[[Image:D920mm2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D920mm3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D920mm5.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]

'''First time ever on a movie. Thanks to DENEL. Olly Steele.'''

==RPG-7==
A [[RPG-7]] launcher is used by Koobus in an attempt to attack the alien transport ship as it takes off.

[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]]
[[Image:D9rotate.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:D9rpg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:D9-RPG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

==Denel PAW-20==
Koobus uses a [[Denel PAW-20]] grenade launcher during the final action sequence to disable the alien mech.

[[Image:paw20.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Denel PAW-20 20x42mm with EOTech red dot sight.]]
[[Image:D9launcher2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|-Note the location of the pistol grip.]]
[[Image:D9paw20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koobus with a Denel PAW-20]]

'''First time ever on a movie. Thanks to DENEL and GEMACO. Olly Steele.'''

==Beretta 92SB==
A [[Beretta 92SB]] takes the place of Koobus's [[Beretta 92FS]] in the climax.

[[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Beretta 92SB -9x19mm Parabellum]]
[[Image:D992fssb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koobus holds the Beretta 92SB on Wikus]]
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[[Image:D992fssb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Koobus aims the Beretta 92SB.]]

==Musgrave Pump Action==
A South African Policeman is armed with [[Musgrave Pump Action]] shotgun during the news footage of the Armored car robbery.
[[Image:Musgrave_pump.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Musgrave Pump Action.]]
[[Image:D9shotgunnews.jpg|thumb|none|600px|South African Policeman. Not the front-end release button on the right of the receiver and the big synthetic magazine tube cap.]]

==Flamethrower==
Carried by MNU soldiers who burn down an alien hive. Unless proven otherwise, this weapon is probably a fictional model like countless other film productions. In a deleted scene in which Wikus steals an AFV, a canister that is attached to the flamethrower hose and nozzle is thrown from the vehicle before being driven off. The canister appears to be similar to a gas tank, much like that of a propane tank.
[[Image:D9-Fire-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
==Heckler & Koch MG36==
After the spaceship chrashes in District 9, a Nigerian gangster can be seen for a split second weilding an H&K MG36 Light Machine Gun as he is jumping out of a technical.
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