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'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Avatar'':'''
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[[Image:Avatar2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Avatar'' (2009)]]
|picture=Avatar2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Avatar''
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|caption=''Poster''
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States
|director=[[James Cameron]]
|date=2009
|language=
|studio=20th Century Fox
|distributor=20th Century Fox
|character1=Jake Sully
|actor1=[[Sam Worthington]]
|character2=Neytiri
|actor2=[[Zoe Saldana]]
|character3=Dr. Grace Augustine
|actor3=[[Sigourney Weaver]]
|character4=Trudy Chacón
|actor4=[[Michelle Rodriguez]]
|character5=Colonel Miles Quaritch
|actor5=[[Stephen Lang]]
|character6=Parker Selfridge
|actor6=[[Giovanni Ribisi]]
|character7=Norm Spellman
|actor7=[[Joel David Moore]]
}}


==Modified M60 machine gun==
'''''Avatar''''' is the 2009 science fiction adventure film directed by [[James Cameron]] and stars [[Sam Worthington]] as Jake Sully, a disabled former Marine who travels to a far off world to participate in a special scientific program where he will have his mind take control of a genetically engineered body that resembles the native inhabitants of the planet. The film would go on to become the highest worldwide grossing film of all time (surpassing Cameron's own ''[[Titanic (1997)|Titanic]]''), until 2019, when ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' would temporarily take the crown, only for ''Avatar'' to retake it in 2021 thanks to a re-release in China. Cameron is planning to return to the world of ''Avatar''  with three sequels, beginning with ''[[Avatar: The Way of Water]]'' released on December 16, 2022.


A modified [[M60 machine gun]] is used as a door gun on the SA-2 Samson tiltrotors, and as a assault rifle by the ten-foot-tall Avatars. The weapon uses a detachable drum magazine (very closely resembling an [[MG42]], MG3 maybe?) instead of a ammo belt. Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) uses this during the Thanator attack and the final battle until he pulls out his grenades. Norm Spellman ([[Joel David Moore]]) uses one during the final battle as well.


[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:Avatar-gun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A behind the scenes still of the M60 modification.]]
[[Image:35565.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Director James Cameron handles the modified M60 in a behind-the-scenes shot.]]
[[Image:Avatar 21008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While in his Avatar, Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) fires the modified M60 when trapped by a Thanator.]]


==Carb Base Unit==
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Seen used by the RDA SecFor on Pandora in the trailers. According to the "Human Hardware" featurette the weapons are made by the fictional company "MATANZA ARMS CORP.". The props, realized by Weta Workshop, have been build in at least 2 variants: the Standard Issue Rifle and the Personal Defence Weapon(PDW). From a closer inspection of the weapons, it appears that the rifles are built around either the Ruger AC-556 series automatic rifles or the M14 rifle (note the ejection ports on the rifles in the picture below). Col. Quaritch ([[Stephen Lang]]) fires a PDW variant at the escaping Samson helicopter before switching to his revolver.
[[Image:Avatar 21009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RDA soldiers advance with their rifles.]]
[[Image:Avatar 21006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RDA soldiers fire their weapons.]]
[[Image:Avatar 21005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An RDA soldier with a CARB Base Unit. Another bullpup weapons is visible under the barrel it is a Munitions Launcher that can carry High Expolsives, and other similar shots.]]
[[Image:Avatar_weapons_image01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Movie weapons props at WETA Workshop.]]


left to right: Flamethrower , SIR simple version, CARB Shotgun  and  electronic sight,PDW with handle LAM and electronique sight(Looks like a FN P90)
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[[Image:Avatar_weapons_image02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Movie weapons props from IGN featurette "Human Hardware"]]


the SIR with Grenade(?) Launcher (that appears to be similar to the Shotgun main body), the Shotgun and the PDW (Flamethrower hidden by the Bullpup Shotgun)(Bullpup shotgun potentially the Jackhammer)
=Machine Guns=
Some rifles look like they have under-barrel attachments that could be a shot gun or a grenade launcher, however they were never fired during the film.
==AVR-30==
The AVR-30 Machine Gun is used as a door gun on the SA-2 Samson tiltrotors, and as an assault rifle by the ten-foot-tall Avatars. The weapon was built around an [[M60 machine gun]], sheathed within CNC machined alloy housings (as well as assorted add-ons), and the end product still bears a close resemblance to the M60. It uses a side-mounted detachable drum magazine (very closely resembling a conical [[MG42]] or MG3 magazine) instead of an ammo belt. The AVR-M60 has a very notable triangular barrel shroud as a subtle nod to the original M60 (which is easily recognisable by its slotted barrel shroud and bipod). Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) uses this during the Thanator attack and during the final battle until he pulls out his grenades. Norm Spellman ([[Joel David Moore]]) uses one during the final battle as well.
[[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|550px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:Avatar-gun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A behind the scenes still of the AVR-30.]]
[[Image:35565.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Director James Cameron handles the AVR-30 in a production image.]]
[[Image:Jake with gun in avatar-1920x1200.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the AVR-30 as Jake scans the area.]]
[[Image:Avatar 21008.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While in his Avatar, Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) fires the AVR-30 when trapped by a Thanator.]]
[[Image:Ava006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An RDA soldier mans a AVR-30 on the right on board the Valkyrie SSTO shuttlecraft callsign Valkyrie 1-6.]]


==MBS-9M .50 Caliber "Hydra"  (Tri-Barreled Machine Gun)==
The MBS-9M "Hydra" is a Tri-Barreled Machine Gun that fires .50 Caliber Uranium "Needle" Rounds. Resembling the [[General Dynamics GAU-19/A]], the three barrels on the Hydra do not spin like a GAU, but all three barrels fire in full-automatic simultaneously. The Hydra is seen used as door guns on the Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson, and on the Valkyrie that is used as a bomber. Trudy's Samson, had two auto fired during the battle for the Tree of Souls.
[[File:GAU-19A chopper mount.jpg|thumb|none|500px|GD GAU-19/A on door gun mount - Image for reference of inspiration - .50 BMG.]]
[[Image:Ava006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An RDA soldier mans the Hydra machine gun on the left on board Valkyrie 1-6 next to the AVR-30 gunner.]]
[[Image:Capture 062.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A doorgunner firing a Hydra from a SA-2 Samson tilt-rotor helicopter.]]


here are the links to drawings I made of the SIR and PDW according to the "Human Hardware" featurette :
=Handguns=
==SN-9 WASP (Custom Break-open Revolver) ==
A [[(Avatar) - "WASP Gun" - Custom Break-open Revolver|WASP revolver]] is the sidearm of Col. Quaritch ([[Stephen Lang]]) and uses 9mm hypervelocity sabot rounds. He keeps the handgun in a crossdraw thigh holster and is seen using it when he tries to stop the fleeing Samson helicopter, and during the final battle to try to dislodge Jake. (The name for the handgun is taken from the "Avatar Survival Guide".)


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The revolver is said to have been based on the Russian revolver [[MP-412 REX]] which it also bears resemblence to but the original prop was actually assembled around a [[Ruger GP100]] .357 Magnum using CNC machined alloy housings over top of the real weapon. Hammer tang was cut off meaning it could only be fired double action and the prop was designed to appear as though it has a break-open action, however it retains the "flip-out" cylinder of the donor weapon (at some considerable technical effort) in order for it to be able to be loaded and fired (blanks).  There was only ONE hero prop, and at least one stunt prop (distinguishable by the back of the trigger being filled in as in pic below).
[[Image:Mp-412-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP-412 REX - For reference of inspiration - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:GP100.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ruger GP100 - For reference of assembly - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:WASP_gun_revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|WASP handgun.]]
[[Image:Colonel_Quaritch.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A production still of [[Stephen Lang]] as Colonel Quaritch holding his WASP handgun]]
[[Image:Ava004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Quaritch ([[Stephen Lang]]) opens fire with the WASP.]]


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==RDA Handgun==
A semi automatic handgun made by RDA is seen used by a RDA operative before he is pulled off the gunship. A major handguard has been added to the actual weapon. Trudy Chacon ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) holds the handgun on the brig guard while helping to break Jake ([[Sam Worthington]]), Norm ([[Joel David Moore]]) and Grace ([[Sigourney Weaver]]) out of the brig.  Jake then handles the handgun as Trudy goes to start up the Samson.
[[Image:Avatar 017.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An RDA operative fires the handgun before he is pulled off the Samson Tiltrotor by a Mountain Banshee.]]
[[Image:Avatar 3005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) with the handgun as he and Grace race to Trudy's Samson Tiltrotor.]]


and here is a picture of the whole "armoury" from WetaNZ, picture found on the "Avatar Movie Zone " blog "surrealaward.com/avatar/imagesvmagazines.html", from the Cinefex images slide show:
=Rifles=
==GS-221 Base Carbine unit (Standard Issue Rifle)==
The RDA SecOp soldiers on Pandora use the fictional [[(Avatar) - GS-221 Base Carbine Unit|GS-221 BCU modular rifle]]. According to the "Human Hardware" featurette, the weapons are made by the fictional company "MATANZA ARMS CORP.". The props, realized by Weta Workshop, have been built in at least 2 primary variants: the Standard Issue Rifle GS-221 and the Personal Defence Weapon (PDW) variant with a shorter barrel. Col. Quaritch ([[Stephen Lang]]) fires a PDW variant at the film's heroes as they escape the main RDA base in a Samson helicopter, before switching to his revolver. From a closer inspection of the weapons, resemblances can be clearly seen to the MR-C (Modular Rifle Caseless) that appeared in Tom Clancy's [[Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter]] series of games.


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The full-size version of the GS-221 can also be fitted with an underslung shotgun/grenade launcher, although these are never seen being fired in the film. However, the launcher appears to be a drastically shortened version of the combat shotgun also carried by RDA troops (fitting with the modular theme of the RDA's armaments). The active firing versions of the Standard Issue Rifle and Personal Defence Weapon contained customized [[Ruger Mini-14]] AC-556 rifle receivers with some fitted with shortened barrels. Some of these PDW rifles almost bear resemblance to Muzzelite MZ14 Bullpups. Due to the strict weapon laws of Australia, neither of these blank firing weapons were present with the Australian filming units, however they were only used by American units regarding to availability.


you can see a Long Range Sniper Rifle that is not seen on tne movie
[[File:MR-C1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Crye Precision MR-C (Modular Rifle - Caseless) the weapon resembles]]
 
[[File:RugerAC556 ss Folder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Stainless Steel Ruger AC556 Carbine with Factory Folder Stock - Rifle unit used underneath prop shell - 5.56x45mm]]
(thank you in advance to the one who'll integrate those drawings to the article)
[[Image:RugerAC556folder.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ruger AC-556K - Rifle unit used underneath prop shell - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:RugerMuzzelite.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Muzzelite MZ14 Bullpup - Image used for reference - 5.56x45mm]]
==Modified unknown Bullpup pump-action shotgun==
[[Image:Avatar 21009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RDA troops advance with their rifles. The soldier in the foreground has a full-size GS-221 fitted with an underslung launcher.]]
Seen used by RDA operatives in the trailers.
[[Image:Avatar 21005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An RDA soldier with a standard GS-221, again fitted with an underbarrel launcher.]]
Resemblences can be clearly seen to the MC-R (modular Caseless Rifle) that appeared in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter series of games. Trudy Chacon ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) and Norm Spellman is seen armed with one in the film.
[[Image:Avatar 21006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RDA troops fire their weapons. The soldier in the foreground has a GS-221 PDW.]]
[[Image:Avatar_weapons_image01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Movie weapons props at WETA Workshop. ''Left to right: Flamethrower, GS-221 standard version, Bullpup Shotgun, GS-221 standard version with underslung shotgun/grenade launcher, PDW with handle LAM and electronic sight'']]
[[Image:Avatar_weapons_image02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Movie weapons props from IGN featurette "Human Hardware"]]


=Shotguns=
==Combat Shotgun==
Trudy Chacon ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) and Norm Spellman are seen armed with CARB Combat Shotguns in the film. A majority of RDA SecOps soldiers use the Combat Shotguns in the final battle. The live fire props were based on [[Norinco 982|Norinco HP9-1/Norinco Hawk 982]] shotguns.
[[Image:HawkpumpBullpup.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hawk Pump-Action Bullpup Shotgun - Shotgun unit used underneath prop shell - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Avatar 21006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RDA troops fire their weapons. The soldier in the foreground just beneath the AMP suit fires his "Combat Shotgun" at the advancing Na'vi.]]
[[Image:Avatar_weapons_image01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is the one with the handgrip.]]
[[Image:Avatar_weapons_image01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun is the one with the handgrip.]]


Weapons of the movie appear to be resin casted.
=Other=
==Bush Boss FD-11 (Flamethrower Unit)==
Prop seen in the "Human Hardware" featurette. In the movie it is used briefly by a RDA operative to burn plant life during the final battle sequence.
According to the "Pandorapedia", a similar but bigger weapon would be an optional equipment for the AMP suit; however this system is not visible in the movie.
[[Image:Ava019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


The shotgun and the underslung weapon on the rifles have similarities, so one could assume a shorter shotgun is underneath the GS-221(Rifle)much like the Master Key system used by SWAT and Military CQB forces.
==GAU-90 30mm Autocannon (Fictional Heavy Cannon)==
 
Carried like rifles by the AMP suits. Col. Miles Quartich ([[Stephen Lang]]) and Cpl. Lyle Wainfleet ([[Matt Gerald]]) use GAU-90's on their suits during the final battle. The GAU-90 uses 30mm rounds and has two huge sling hooks notably. It has an attached bayonet despite clearly being a long-distance weapon, although this somewhat makes sense given Pandora’s dense jungle landscape teeming with dangerous fauna.
==Modified handgun==
[[Image:Avatar 3001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) rolls past an AMP suit armed with a GAU-90.]]
Seen used by a SecFor member before he is pulled off the gunship. A major handguard has been added to the actual weapon. Trudy Chacon ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) uses a Modified Handgun to break Jake ([[Sam Worthington]]), Norm ([[Joel David Moore]]) and Grace ([[Sigourney Weaver]]) out of jail and then passes it to Jake when she goes to start up the Samson.
[[Image:Avatar 3003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lyle Wainfleet ([[Matt Gerald]]) aims his GAU-90 at the charging Na'vi.]]
[[Image:Avatar 017.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A SecFor member fires before he is pulled off a dropship by a Mountain Banshee.]]
[[Image:Avatar 21006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RDA soldiers fire their weapons at the advancing Na'vi.]]


[[Image:Avatar 3005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) use a handgun during the Avatars team escape from the Colony ]]
==Gatling Guns==
Gatling-style Guns resembling the [[M61 Vulcan]] are seen being fired from Col. Quaritch's Dragon gunship.
[[File:M61 Vulcan machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20mm]]
[[Image:Ava016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Quaritch's Dragon gunship fires it's Gatling Guns at Trudy's SA-2 Samson.]]


== Modified [[General Dynamics GAU-19/A]] ==
==Multi-rocket launcher==
The Dragon Assault Ship, in line with modern-day gunships, is equipped with an unguided rocket pods similar to UB-series launchers fitted to a famous Hind helicopter or a AH-1 Cobra.


The GAU-19 is seen used as door guns on the Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson, and on the Valkyrie that is used as a bomber. Trudy's Samson, had two auto fired during the battle for the tree of souls.
In the Movie it is known as a MBS-22A Automated Sentry Gun. Manufactured by Masa-Cirre Ltd. Modular Belt Systems division.
With one barrel it fires at 2,000 rpm and with three at 6,000 rpm. It uses 20 mm ball bearings or needles, tracer rounds.
[[Image:Capture 062.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A doorgunner firing a modified GAU-19 from a SA-2 Samson tiltroter helicopter.]]
=="WASP gun" - Custom Break-open Revolver ==
Seen in the hands of Colonel Quaritch ([[Stephen Lang]]) in promotional stills. Also used by him in the movie when he tries to stop the fleeing Samson helicopter, and during the final battle to try to dislodge Jake. Name taken from the book "Avatar Survival Guide". said to use 9 millimeter hypervelocity sabot rounds.
[[Image:WASP_gun_revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Movie prop.]]
[[Image:Colonel_Quaritch.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colonel Quaritch]]
==Bush Boss FD-11==
Prop seen in the "Human Hardware" featurette. In the movie it is used briefly by a mercenary to burn plant life during the final battle sequence.
According to the "Pandorapedia", a similar but bigger weapon would be an optional equipment for the AMP suit; however this system is not visible in the movie.
== Fictional 30mm autocannon the "GAU-90"==
Carried like rifles by the AMP suits. Col. Miles Quartich ([[Stephen Lang]]) and Cpl. Lyle Wainfleet ([[Matt Gerald]]) use GAU-90's on their suits during the final battle.
[[Image:Avatar 3001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jake Sully ([[Sam Worthington]]) rolls past an AMP suit armed with a GAU-90.]]
[[Image:Avatar 3003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lyle Wainfleet ([[Matt Gerald]]) aims his GAU-90 at the charging Na'vi.]]
[[Image:Avatar 21006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marines fire their weapons at the advancing Na'vi.]]


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Avatar
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Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by James Cameron
Release Date 2009
Studio 20th Century Fox
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Main Cast
Character Actor
Jake Sully Sam Worthington
Neytiri Zoe Saldana
Dr. Grace Augustine Sigourney Weaver
Trudy Chacón Michelle Rodriguez
Colonel Miles Quaritch Stephen Lang
Parker Selfridge Giovanni Ribisi
Norm Spellman Joel David Moore


Avatar is the 2009 science fiction adventure film directed by James Cameron and stars Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, a disabled former Marine who travels to a far off world to participate in a special scientific program where he will have his mind take control of a genetically engineered body that resembles the native inhabitants of the planet. The film would go on to become the highest worldwide grossing film of all time (surpassing Cameron's own Titanic), until 2019, when Avengers: Endgame would temporarily take the crown, only for Avatar to retake it in 2021 thanks to a re-release in China. Cameron is planning to return to the world of Avatar with three sequels, beginning with Avatar: The Way of Water released on December 16, 2022.



The following weapons were used in the film Avatar:


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Machine Guns

AVR-30

The AVR-30 Machine Gun is used as a door gun on the SA-2 Samson tiltrotors, and as an assault rifle by the ten-foot-tall Avatars. The weapon was built around an M60 machine gun, sheathed within CNC machined alloy housings (as well as assorted add-ons), and the end product still bears a close resemblance to the M60. It uses a side-mounted detachable drum magazine (very closely resembling a conical MG42 or MG3 magazine) instead of an ammo belt. The AVR-M60 has a very notable triangular barrel shroud as a subtle nod to the original M60 (which is easily recognisable by its slotted barrel shroud and bipod). Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) uses this during the Thanator attack and during the final battle until he pulls out his grenades. Norm Spellman (Joel David Moore) uses one during the final battle as well.

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M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
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A behind the scenes still of the AVR-30.
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Director James Cameron handles the AVR-30 in a production image.
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A good view of the AVR-30 as Jake scans the area.
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While in his Avatar, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) fires the AVR-30 when trapped by a Thanator.
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An RDA soldier mans a AVR-30 on the right on board the Valkyrie SSTO shuttlecraft callsign Valkyrie 1-6.

MBS-9M .50 Caliber "Hydra" (Tri-Barreled Machine Gun)

The MBS-9M "Hydra" is a Tri-Barreled Machine Gun that fires .50 Caliber Uranium "Needle" Rounds. Resembling the General Dynamics GAU-19/A, the three barrels on the Hydra do not spin like a GAU, but all three barrels fire in full-automatic simultaneously. The Hydra is seen used as door guns on the Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson, and on the Valkyrie that is used as a bomber. Trudy's Samson, had two auto fired during the battle for the Tree of Souls.

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GD GAU-19/A on door gun mount - Image for reference of inspiration - .50 BMG.
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An RDA soldier mans the Hydra machine gun on the left on board Valkyrie 1-6 next to the AVR-30 gunner.
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A doorgunner firing a Hydra from a SA-2 Samson tilt-rotor helicopter.

Handguns

SN-9 WASP (Custom Break-open Revolver)

A WASP revolver is the sidearm of Col. Quaritch (Stephen Lang) and uses 9mm hypervelocity sabot rounds. He keeps the handgun in a crossdraw thigh holster and is seen using it when he tries to stop the fleeing Samson helicopter, and during the final battle to try to dislodge Jake. (The name for the handgun is taken from the "Avatar Survival Guide".)

The revolver is said to have been based on the Russian revolver MP-412 REX which it also bears resemblence to but the original prop was actually assembled around a Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum using CNC machined alloy housings over top of the real weapon. Hammer tang was cut off meaning it could only be fired double action and the prop was designed to appear as though it has a break-open action, however it retains the "flip-out" cylinder of the donor weapon (at some considerable technical effort) in order for it to be able to be loaded and fired (blanks). There was only ONE hero prop, and at least one stunt prop (distinguishable by the back of the trigger being filled in as in pic below).

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MP-412 REX - For reference of inspiration - .357 Magnum
Ruger GP100 - For reference of assembly - .357 Magnum
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WASP handgun.
A production still of Stephen Lang as Colonel Quaritch holding his WASP handgun
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Col. Quaritch (Stephen Lang) opens fire with the WASP.

RDA Handgun

A semi automatic handgun made by RDA is seen used by a RDA operative before he is pulled off the gunship. A major handguard has been added to the actual weapon. Trudy Chacon (Michelle Rodriguez) holds the handgun on the brig guard while helping to break Jake (Sam Worthington), Norm (Joel David Moore) and Grace (Sigourney Weaver) out of the brig. Jake then handles the handgun as Trudy goes to start up the Samson.

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An RDA operative fires the handgun before he is pulled off the Samson Tiltrotor by a Mountain Banshee.
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Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) with the handgun as he and Grace race to Trudy's Samson Tiltrotor.

Rifles

GS-221 Base Carbine unit (Standard Issue Rifle)

The RDA SecOp soldiers on Pandora use the fictional GS-221 BCU modular rifle. According to the "Human Hardware" featurette, the weapons are made by the fictional company "MATANZA ARMS CORP.". The props, realized by Weta Workshop, have been built in at least 2 primary variants: the Standard Issue Rifle GS-221 and the Personal Defence Weapon (PDW) variant with a shorter barrel. Col. Quaritch (Stephen Lang) fires a PDW variant at the film's heroes as they escape the main RDA base in a Samson helicopter, before switching to his revolver. From a closer inspection of the weapons, resemblances can be clearly seen to the MR-C (Modular Rifle Caseless) that appeared in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter series of games.

The full-size version of the GS-221 can also be fitted with an underslung shotgun/grenade launcher, although these are never seen being fired in the film. However, the launcher appears to be a drastically shortened version of the combat shotgun also carried by RDA troops (fitting with the modular theme of the RDA's armaments). The active firing versions of the Standard Issue Rifle and Personal Defence Weapon contained customized Ruger Mini-14 AC-556 rifle receivers with some fitted with shortened barrels. Some of these PDW rifles almost bear resemblance to Muzzelite MZ14 Bullpups. Due to the strict weapon laws of Australia, neither of these blank firing weapons were present with the Australian filming units, however they were only used by American units regarding to availability.

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The Crye Precision MR-C (Modular Rifle - Caseless) the weapon resembles
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Stainless Steel Ruger AC556 Carbine with Factory Folder Stock - Rifle unit used underneath prop shell - 5.56x45mm
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Ruger AC-556K - Rifle unit used underneath prop shell - 5.56x45mm
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Muzzelite MZ14 Bullpup - Image used for reference - 5.56x45mm
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RDA troops advance with their rifles. The soldier in the foreground has a full-size GS-221 fitted with an underslung launcher.
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An RDA soldier with a standard GS-221, again fitted with an underbarrel launcher.
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RDA troops fire their weapons. The soldier in the foreground has a GS-221 PDW.
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Movie weapons props at WETA Workshop. Left to right: Flamethrower, GS-221 standard version, Bullpup Shotgun, GS-221 standard version with underslung shotgun/grenade launcher, PDW with handle LAM and electronic sight
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Movie weapons props from IGN featurette "Human Hardware"

Shotguns

Combat Shotgun

Trudy Chacon (Michelle Rodriguez) and Norm Spellman are seen armed with CARB Combat Shotguns in the film. A majority of RDA SecOps soldiers use the Combat Shotguns in the final battle. The live fire props were based on Norinco HP9-1/Norinco Hawk 982 shotguns.

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Hawk Pump-Action Bullpup Shotgun - Shotgun unit used underneath prop shell - 12 Gauge
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RDA troops fire their weapons. The soldier in the foreground just beneath the AMP suit fires his "Combat Shotgun" at the advancing Na'vi.
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The shotgun is the one with the handgrip.

Other

Bush Boss FD-11 (Flamethrower Unit)

Prop seen in the "Human Hardware" featurette. In the movie it is used briefly by a RDA operative to burn plant life during the final battle sequence. According to the "Pandorapedia", a similar but bigger weapon would be an optional equipment for the AMP suit; however this system is not visible in the movie.

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GAU-90 30mm Autocannon (Fictional Heavy Cannon)

Carried like rifles by the AMP suits. Col. Miles Quartich (Stephen Lang) and Cpl. Lyle Wainfleet (Matt Gerald) use GAU-90's on their suits during the final battle. The GAU-90 uses 30mm rounds and has two huge sling hooks notably. It has an attached bayonet despite clearly being a long-distance weapon, although this somewhat makes sense given Pandora’s dense jungle landscape teeming with dangerous fauna.

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Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) rolls past an AMP suit armed with a GAU-90.
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Cpl. Lyle Wainfleet (Matt Gerald) aims his GAU-90 at the charging Na'vi.
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The RDA soldiers fire their weapons at the advancing Na'vi.

Gatling Guns

Gatling-style Guns resembling the M61 Vulcan are seen being fired from Col. Quaritch's Dragon gunship.

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GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20mm
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Quaritch's Dragon gunship fires it's Gatling Guns at Trudy's SA-2 Samson.

Multi-rocket launcher

The Dragon Assault Ship, in line with modern-day gunships, is equipped with an unguided rocket pods similar to UB-series launchers fitted to a famous Hind helicopter or a AH-1 Cobra.

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