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(While it might be arguably out of place, the Beretta 92 was introduced almost 20 years prior to the events of the movie, so it wasn't that "new".) |
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==Beretta 92== | ==Beretta 92== | ||
A [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92]] pistol makes several appearances in the film in the hands of many characters. This particular Beretta is the first model produced (and the sole reason why someone should never list a Beretta as a "Beretta 92" when they can't tell if it is a later model), and it is somewhat strange to see it so actively used during this event. The first of these users is a Rwandan Army commander who draws his sidearm and orders Paul Rusesabagina ([[Don Cheadle]]) to execute his friends for being "Tutsi Cockroaches", but he manages to bribe the commander into letting them go. One of the Canadian UN peacekeepers under Colonel Oliver's ([[Nick Nolte]]) command also is seen armed with a Beretta 92. Another random Rwandan officer is seen waking up Paul somewhat unpleasantly with the barrel of his 92. The last of these users is General Bizimungu ([[Fana Mokoena]]), who fires his 92 into the air as he orders his men to rush back to the hotel to stop the Rwandan attackers. | A [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92]] pistol makes several appearances in the film in the hands of many characters. This particular Beretta is the first model produced (and the sole reason why someone should never list a Beretta as a "Beretta 92" when they can't tell if it is a later model), and it is somewhat strange to see it so actively used during this event. The first of these users is a Rwandan Army commander who draws his sidearm and orders Paul Rusesabagina ([[Don Cheadle]]) to execute his friends for being "Tutsi Cockroaches", but he manages to bribe the commander into letting them go. One of the Canadian UN peacekeepers under Colonel Oliver's ([[Nick Nolte]]) command also is seen armed with a Beretta 92. Another random Rwandan officer is seen waking up Paul somewhat unpleasantly with the barrel of his 92. The last of these users is General Bizimungu ([[Fana Mokoena]]), who fires his 92 into the air as he orders his men to rush back to the hotel to stop the Rwandan attackers. | ||
[[Image:Beretta92oldest.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92, the first model produced, noted by rounded trigger guard, butt located magazine release, and frame mounted safety (pre-decocking safety) - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[Image:Beretta92oldest.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92, the first model produced, noted by rounded trigger guard, butt located magazine release, and frame mounted safety (pre-decocking safety) - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[Image:HRBeretta92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Rwandan | [[Image:HRBeretta92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Rwandan commander orders Paul to execute his friends with his Beretta 92. He declines, claiming he doesn't use guns, to which the commander responds by firing his gun into the air to show Paul how "easy" it is.]] | ||
[[Image:HRBeretta92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The commander holds his Beretta 92 to Paul's head.]] | [[Image:HRBeretta92-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The commander holds his Beretta 92 to Paul's head.]] | ||
[[Image:HRBeretta92-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rwandan Captain ([[Simo Mogwaza]]) holding his Beretta 92 to Paul.]] | [[Image:HRBeretta92-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rwandan Captain ([[Simo Mogwaza]]) holding his Beretta 92 to Paul.]] | ||
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==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
Colonel Oliver ([[Nick Nolte]]), commander of the UN peacekeeping forces, is seen using a [[Browning Hi-Power]] as his sidearm throughout the film. This is accurate as he is a Canadian officer and Canada's armed forces used the Browning Hi-Power as their sidearm at the time, and still do (a Canadian [[Inglis Hi-Power]] would be more appropriate, however). Oliver's character is based on Roméo Dallaire, the Canadian officer who commanded the UN peacekeeping force during the Rwandan | Colonel Oliver ([[Nick Nolte]]), commander of the UN peacekeeping forces, is seen using a [[Browning Hi-Power]] as his sidearm throughout the film. This is accurate as he is a Canadian officer and Canada's armed forces used the Browning Hi-Power as their sidearm at the time, and still do (a Canadian [[Inglis Hi-Power]] would be more appropriate, however). Oliver's character is based on Roméo Dallaire, the Canadian officer who commanded the UN peacekeeping force during the Rwandan Genocide; at this point in his career, Dallaire was actually a major-general. | ||
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian manufacture) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian manufacture) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:HRBrowningHi-Power-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Rwandan commander's Beretta 92 switches to a Browning Hi-Power.]] | [[Image:HRBrowningHi-Power-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Rwandan commander's Beretta 92 switches to a Browning Hi-Power.]] | ||
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[[Image:HRdoubleshotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe herds out refugee children with a double barreled shotgun in hand.]] | [[Image:HRdoubleshotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe herds out refugee children with a double barreled shotgun in hand.]] | ||
[[Image:HRdoubleshotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe with the double barrel shotgun.]] | [[Image:HRdoubleshotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe with the double barrel shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:HRsingleshotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe with a shotgun.]] | |||
==Single Barrel Shotgun== | ==Single Barrel Shotgun== | ||
One of the Interahamwe militiamen is seen armed with what looks like a [[ | One of the Interahamwe militiamen is seen armed with what looks like a [[IZh-18]] single barrel shotgun made by Izhmekh of Russia. | ||
[[ | [[File:IZh-18EM-M.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Izhmekh IZh-18EM-M - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:HRsingleshotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe member taunts UN peacekeepers with his Baikal Single Barrel Shotgun.]] | [[Image:HRsingleshotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Interahamwe member taunts UN peacekeepers with his Baikal Single Barrel Shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:HRsingleshotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Interahamwe with his shotgun.]] | [[Image:HRsingleshotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Interahamwe with his shotgun.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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==AK Variants== | ==AK Variants== | ||
Various [[AK-47|AK variants]] are the most common weapons of the Rwandan Army, and come in many different models including Egyptian Maadi AKMs (modified with Russian parts kits), Polish dark-wood kBks, and Norinco Type 56s. | |||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:HRAK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both of these Rwandan soldiers are armed with AKMS variants when they pull a man out of his house in the night and beat him in the street.]] | [[Image:HRAK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Both of these Rwandan soldiers are armed with AKMS variants when they pull a man out of his house in the night and beat him in the street.]] | ||
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[[Image:HRAK-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan Army soldier fires his AKM into the ceiling to stop the Interahamwe.]] | [[Image:HRAK-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan Army soldier fires his AKM into the ceiling to stop the Interahamwe.]] | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:HRAK-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tutsi rebel fires his Norinco Type 56 at the Interahamwe, to cover the as | [[Image:HRAK-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tutsi rebel fires his Norinco Type 56 at the Interahamwe, to cover the refugees as they try to leave the country.]] | ||
[[Image:HRAK-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tutsi rebels with AKMs. The rebel to the left has an Egyptian Maadi, the rest have Polish kBk AKMs.]] | [[Image:HRAK-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tutsi rebels with AKMs. The rebel to the left has an Egyptian Maadi, the rest have Polish kBk AKMs.]] | ||
==Vektor R4== | ==Vektor R4== | ||
Rwandan Army soldiers carry [[Vektor R4]] assault rifles (not surprising as the movie was filmed in South Africa). This is historically accurate as R4 rifles (South African made versions of the Galil ARM) were imported for use with the Rwandan National Army in 1992. Some of the Kalashnikovs in the film are actually | Rwandan Army soldiers carry [[Vektor R4]] assault rifles (not surprising as the movie was filmed in South Africa). This is historically accurate as R4 rifles (South African made versions of the Galil ARM) were imported for use with the Rwandan National Army in 1992. Some of the Kalashnikovs in the film are actually converted R4 rifles, as indicated by the Galil magazines and machined receivers. | ||
[[ | [[File:Vektor R4 AR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:HRGalil-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan Army soldier armed with a R5 carbine, a license produced version of the Galil SAR made by Armscor of South Africa.]] | [[Image:HRGalil-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan Army soldier armed with a R5 carbine, a license produced version of the Galil SAR made by Armscor of South Africa.]] | ||
[[Image:HRGalil-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier armed with an | [[Image:HRGalil-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier armed with an R4, fitted with a rifle grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:HRGalil-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with | [[Image:HRGalil-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with an R4 slung over his back.]] | ||
[[Image:HRGalil-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his | [[Image:HRGalil-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his R4 into the air to hold back the Interahamwe.]] | ||
[[Image:HRUnknown-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[Image:HRUnknown-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rebel in the middle has an R4, the South African version of the Galil.]] | ||
[[Image:HRAK223-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan soldier approaches Paul's house with a converted South African R4 in hand, indicated by the Galil magazine.]] | [[Image:HRAK223-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan soldier approaches Paul's house with a converted South African R4 in hand, indicated by the Galil magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:HRAK223-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan soldier guards the hotel entrance with his AK carbine. This particular model looks like an R4 Rifle that was converted to resemble a Krinkov.]] | [[Image:HRAK223-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan soldier guards the hotel entrance with his AK carbine. This particular model looks like an R4 Rifle that was converted to resemble a Krinkov.]] | ||
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==FN FAL== | ==FN FAL== | ||
Belgian soldiers are largely seen using [[FN FAL]] Paratrooper rifles with folding stocks. In reality, Belgian troops were armed with [[FN FNC]] rifles. | Belgian soldiers are largely seen using [[FN FAL]] Paratrooper rifles with folding stocks. In reality, Belgian troops during the time period depicted in the film were armed with [[FN FNC]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Fal para-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL Paratrooper 50.63 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:Fal para-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL Paratrooper 50.63 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:HRFNFAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Belgian soldier holds a para FN FAL.]] | [[Image:HRFNFAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Belgian soldier holds a para FN FAL.]] | ||
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[[Image:HRFNFAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Belgian soldier with an FN FAL.]] | [[Image:HRFNFAL-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Belgian soldier with an FN FAL.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch G3A3 (South African | ==Heckler & Koch G3A3 (South African Configuration)== | ||
Both Rwandan soldiers and the Pakistani UN peacekeepers under Colonel Oliver's command are armed with South African | Both Rwandan soldiers and the Pakistani UN peacekeepers under Colonel Oliver's command are armed with R2 rifles, the South African configuration of the [[Heckler & Koch G3|Heckler & Koch G3A3]]. This is accurate as the Pakistani Army used the G3 at the time, though their versions were built in Pakistan. | ||
[[Image:SouthAfricanG3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 (South African Configuration) - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:SouthAfricanG3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 (South African R2 Configuration) - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:HRG3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan Army soldier behind Paul is armed with | [[Image:HRG3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan Army soldier behind Paul is armed with an R2.]] | ||
[[Image:HRG3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pakistani UN peacekeeper armed with | [[Image:HRG3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Pakistani UN peacekeeper armed with an R2.]] | ||
[[Image:HRG3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Pakistani UN peacekeeper with a | [[Image:HRG3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Pakistani UN peacekeeper with a R2 slung over his shoulder.]] | ||
[[Image:HRG3-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pakistani UN peacekeepers try to hold back the Interahamwe with their | [[Image:HRG3-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pakistani UN peacekeepers try to hold back the Interahamwe with their R2 rifles.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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==RPG-7== | ==RPG-7== | ||
During the night, Interahamwe militiamen are seen firing an RPG, likely an [[RPG-7]] at the hotel. Luckily for the refugees inside, only a storage room is destroyed. | During the night, Interahamwe militiamen are seen firing an RPG, likely an [[RPG-7]], at the hotel. Luckily for the refugees inside, only a storage room is destroyed. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 70mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 70mm]] | ||
[[Image:HRRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan rebel readies his RPG.]] | [[Image:HRRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Rwandan rebel readies his RPG.]] | ||
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The following weapons were used in the film Hotel Rwanda:
Handguns
Beretta 92
A Beretta 92 pistol makes several appearances in the film in the hands of many characters. This particular Beretta is the first model produced (and the sole reason why someone should never list a Beretta as a "Beretta 92" when they can't tell if it is a later model), and it is somewhat strange to see it so actively used during this event. The first of these users is a Rwandan Army commander who draws his sidearm and orders Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle) to execute his friends for being "Tutsi Cockroaches", but he manages to bribe the commander into letting them go. One of the Canadian UN peacekeepers under Colonel Oliver's (Nick Nolte) command also is seen armed with a Beretta 92. Another random Rwandan officer is seen waking up Paul somewhat unpleasantly with the barrel of his 92. The last of these users is General Bizimungu (Fana Mokoena), who fires his 92 into the air as he orders his men to rush back to the hotel to stop the Rwandan attackers.
Beretta 92FS
While the Beretta 92 is the most prominently used Beretta, a Beretta 92FS is seen used by an Interahamwe trying to arrest Paul when the soldiers invade the hotel. Its strange form makes it look like a flashpaper or airsoft replica.
Browning Hi-Power
Colonel Oliver (Nick Nolte), commander of the UN peacekeeping forces, is seen using a Browning Hi-Power as his sidearm throughout the film. This is accurate as he is a Canadian officer and Canada's armed forces used the Browning Hi-Power as their sidearm at the time, and still do (a Canadian Inglis Hi-Power would be more appropriate, however). Oliver's character is based on Roméo Dallaire, the Canadian officer who commanded the UN peacekeeping force during the Rwandan Genocide; at this point in his career, Dallaire was actually a major-general.
Webley Mk. VI
An Interahamwe militiaman shoots out the tires of the UN truck trying to transport refugees with a Webley Mk. VI revolver, and then shoots down one of the Rwandan Army soldiers.
Shotguns
Remington 870
An Interahamwe militiaman is seen with a Remington 870 shotgun, although it is hard to determine at such a distance.
Double Barreled Shotgun
An unknown 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun with exposed hammers is seen in the hands of one of the Interahamwe militiamen.
Single Barrel Shotgun
One of the Interahamwe militiamen is seen armed with what looks like a IZh-18 single barrel shotgun made by Izhmekh of Russia.
Submachine Guns
Uzi Carbine
A Belgian army officer is seen armed with an Uzi Carbine. This weapon is a civilian gun though, and would not have been issued to actual Belgian troops, so it is an inaccuracy.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III
An Interahamwe militiaman is seen with a Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III.
Berthier Mle 1916 Carbine
An Interahamwe militiaman is seen with a Berthier Mle 1916 carbine.
Automatic Rifles
AK Variants
Various AK variants are the most common weapons of the Rwandan Army, and come in many different models including Egyptian Maadi AKMs (modified with Russian parts kits), Polish dark-wood kBks, and Norinco Type 56s.
Vektor R4
Rwandan Army soldiers carry Vektor R4 assault rifles (not surprising as the movie was filmed in South Africa). This is historically accurate as R4 rifles (South African made versions of the Galil ARM) were imported for use with the Rwandan National Army in 1992. Some of the Kalashnikovs in the film are actually converted R4 rifles, as indicated by the Galil magazines and machined receivers.
FAMAS F1
The French soldiers of the European Intervention Force that arrive to evacuate foreign expatriates are armed with FAMAS F1 rifles.
FN FAL
Belgian soldiers are largely seen using FN FAL Paratrooper rifles with folding stocks. In reality, Belgian troops during the time period depicted in the film were armed with FN FNC rifles.
Heckler & Koch G3A3 (South African Configuration)
Both Rwandan soldiers and the Pakistani UN peacekeepers under Colonel Oliver's command are armed with R2 rifles, the South African configuration of the Heckler & Koch G3A3. This is accurate as the Pakistani Army used the G3 at the time, though their versions were built in Pakistan.
Machine Guns
FN MAG-58
FN MAG-58s are seen mounted on vehicles of both the Rwandan Army and the Belgian intervention force. One Rwandan soldier is seen carrying one as his primary support weapon.
Rheinmetall MG3
An MG3 is seen mounted on a French jeep, probably as a stand-in for the AA-52 machine gun that was standard issue for French forces in 1994.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are seen on some Belgian jeeps, and some rebel jeeps as well.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB machine guns are seen mounted on French jeeps and are used by the Rwandan Army soldiers to take shots at the rebel soldiers as they try to shoot the refugees crossing the border.
Other
M26 "Lemon" hand grenade
An M26 hand grenade is attached to a Rwandan Army officer's uniform, and is seen on another army officer's belt.
Mk. 2 hand grenade
A Mk. 2 hand grenade is seen on the officer's belt.
RPG-7
During the night, Interahamwe militiamen are seen firing an RPG, likely an RPG-7, at the hotel. Luckily for the refugees inside, only a storage room is destroyed.
