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[[Image:FutureWeaponsIntro.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Future Weapons (2006-2008)]] | [[Image:FutureWeaponsIntro.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Future Weapons (2006-2008)]] | ||
''Note: This page predates current IMFDB policy regarding documentaries, and is allowed because it is considered "grandfathered."'' | |||
'''''Future Weapons''''' was a Discovery Channel pop-science documentary show that ran for three seasons from 2006-2008. The show was presented by the late [[Richard Machowicz|Richard "Mack" Machowicz]] and featured demonstrations of advanced weapons and period prototypes (including handheld weapons, mounted weapons, and military vehicles) coupled to what were often extremely optimistic claims about their performance. Many of the featured projects would later be canceled. | |||
=Season 1= | =Season 1= | ||
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==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
The [[Glock 17]] appears twice in | The [[Glock 17]] appears twice in season one. It is first seen in the ''CornerShot'' segment of episode '''No Place To Hide''' where Mack uses it attached to a CornerShot and having an extended magazine. Later it is seen in the ''Advanced Tactical Laser'' segment of episode '''Future Shock''' where a SWAT unit is seen readying it and has a flashlight attached to it. | ||
[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 17, 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 17, 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:FWGlock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A SWAT unit showing his Glock 17 with flashlight ]] | [[Image:FWGlock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A SWAT unit showing his Glock 17 with flashlight ]] | ||
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==Tavor TAR-21== | ==Tavor TAR-21== | ||
An unknown person is seen holding a [[Tavor TAR-21]] in the ''Tavor TAR-21'' segment of episode '''The Power of Fear'''. | |||
[[Image:Tavor-tar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Tavor TAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:Tavor-tar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Tavor TAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Fwtar21.jpg|thumb|none|400px|An unknown person with a Tavor TAR-21.]] | [[Image:Fwtar21.jpg|thumb|none|400px|An unknown person with a Tavor TAR-21.]] | ||
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This is a 1911 shown to illustrate the recoil of the .45 ACP | This is a 1911 shown to illustrate the recoil of the .45 ACP | ||
== | ==TDI Vector== | ||
The [[TDI Vector]] prototype was shown in its own segment of S2E10 "Close Quarter Combat," extolling the virtues of the weapon's off-axis delayed blowback operating system in reducing muzzle climb. It was referred to on the show as the "TDI Kriss," the earliest in a series of silly monikers applied to the Vector that ended with TDI changing its own name. | |||
[[Image:Krisssuperv.jpg|thumb|none|400px|TDI Vector - .45 ACP | |||
[[Image:Krisssuperv.jpg|thumb|none|400px|TDI Vector prototype - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Fwtdivector.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwtdivector.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwtdivector2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwtdivector2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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==[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]== | ==[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]== | ||
A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is seen when Mack is testing the Dragon Skin Armor | A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is seen when Mack is testing the Dragon Skin Armor when he is comparing it to the [[TDI Vector]] and the [[Knight's Armament PDW]]. He is also seen testing one in many other episodes.[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Screenshot_29MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Richard Machowicz|Mack]] Compares the TDI Vector to the MP5A3.]] | [[Image:Screenshot_29MP5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Richard Machowicz|Mack]] Compares the TDI Vector to the MP5A3.]] | ||
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[[Image:Screenshot_22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Screenshot_22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M1A1 Thompson]]== | ||
An [[ | An [[M1A1 Thompson]] is seen being used by a U.S soldier in a WW2 video to explain that most SMGs have enormous recoil, while in the video clips one person empties a full magazine in one burst with no appreciable recoil. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Thompsonfuture.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Thompsonfuture.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
== Thompson M1928A1 == | == Thompson M1928A1 == | ||
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[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A2, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A2, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M4]]== | ||
Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons. | Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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[[Image:FWCar-15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:FWCar-15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M16A1]]== | ||
==[[Barrett M468]]== | ==[[Barrett M468]]== | ||
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[[Image:Fwm4684.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm4684.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Zastava M70]]== | ||
[[Image:Zastava M70AB2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Zastava M70, 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Zastava M70AB2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Zastava M70, 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm70.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm70.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm702.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm702.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Norinco Type 56]]== | ||
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56, 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56, 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwhk416.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mac firing a 10-inch version of the HK416. Note that the front sight has been folded down.]] | [[Image:Fwhk416.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mac firing a 10-inch version of the HK416. Note that the front sight has been folded down.]] | ||
[[Image:Fwhk4162.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwhk4162.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwhk4163.jpg|thumb|none|400px|HK416 with | |||
[[Image:HK416 with M320.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch HK416 D14.5RS with GLM grenade launcher and M68 Aimpoint red dot scope - 5.56x45mm NATO / 40x46mm]] | |||
[[Image:Fwhk4163.jpg|thumb|none|400px|HK416 with GLM grenade launcher.]] | |||
==[[Heckler & Koch HK417]]== | ==[[Heckler & Koch HK417]]== | ||
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[[Image:Fwaa12hammer.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwaa12hammer.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Remington 870]]== | ||
[[Image:Remington870NewModel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870, 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870NewModel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870, 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:FWRemington.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:FWRemington.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==[[Barrett M99]]== | ==[[Barrett M99]]== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Barrett m99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Barrett M99 - .416 Barrett]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm99.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm99.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm992.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm992.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwas504.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwas504.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[Accuracy International | ==[[Accuracy International AW50F]]== | ||
[[ | [[File:AW50F.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Accuracy International AW50F - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Fwaw50.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwaw50.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwaw502.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwaw502.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:M200.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention - .408 CheyTac.]] | [[Image:M200.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention - .408 CheyTac.]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M249]]== | ||
[[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Mk 48 Mod 0]]== | ||
[[Image:MK48.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[Image:MK48.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mk 48 Mod 0, 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmk48.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmk48.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmk482.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmk482.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Mk 46 Mod 0]]== | ||
[[ | [[File:Mk 46 Mod 0.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mk 46 Mod 0, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmk46.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmk46.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmk462.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmk462.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmk463.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmk463.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[XM312]]== | ||
[[Image:XM312hmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|XM312, .50 BMG]] | [[Image:XM312hmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|XM312, .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Fwxm312.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwxm312.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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==[[XM307 ACSW]]== | ==[[XM307 ACSW]]== | ||
[[Image:Xm30750cal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|XM307 | [[Image:Xm30750cal.jpg|thumb|none|400px|XM307 ACSW]] | ||
[[Image:Fwxm307.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwxm307.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwxm3072.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwxm3072.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwmk192.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmk192.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Milkor MGL Mk 1L]]== | ||
[[Image:MGL Mk 1 L.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:MGL Mk 1 L.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[Image:MackM32.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:MackM32.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwat43.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwat43.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[Mk 153 | ==[[Mk 153 SMAW]]== | ||
[[Image:Mk153SMAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mk153 Mod 0, 83mm]] | [[Image:Mk153SMAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mk153 Mod 0, 83mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwsmaw.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwsmaw.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[M141 SMAW-D]]== | |||
[[Image:Image004.jpg|thumb|none|399px|M141 SMAW-D launcher and HEDP rocket - 83mm]] | |||
[[Image:Fwsmaw2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwsmaw2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
=Season 3= | =Season 3= | ||
==[[ | ==[[Glock 17]]== | ||
[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock-17, 9mm]] | [[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock-17, 9mm]] | ||
==[[Beretta 93R]]== | ==[[Beretta 93R]]== | ||
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.Has a Buttstock. | Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode. Has a Buttstock. | ||
[[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 93R, 9mm]] | [[Image:Beretta93-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 93R, 9mm]] | ||
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==[[Knight's Armament PDW]]== | ==[[Knight's Armament PDW]]== | ||
A conveniently built rifle based on the AR-15 platform, the KAC Personal Defense Weapon is available with an 8" or 10" barrel and fires a 6x35mm cartridge built for similar velocity to a 5.56mm round but able to fire from a shorter barrel. The gun has a side folding stock for easy concealment and an advanced muzzle | A conveniently built rifle based on the AR-15 platform, the KAC Personal Defense Weapon is available with an 8" or 10" barrel and fires a 6x35mm cartridge built for similar velocity to a 5.56mm round but able to fire from a shorter barrel. The gun has a side folding stock for easy concealment and an advanced muzzle brake which heavily cuts the huge muzzle flash expected from such a short barrel. The gun's recoil is very light so staying on target is easy, even when firing full auto. The gun was shown able to easily defeat body armor which a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] could not. | ||
[[Image:KAC PDW 10in.jpg|thumb|none|450px|KAC PDW with 10" barrel - 6x35mm]] | [[Image:KAC PDW 10in.jpg|thumb|none|450px|KAC PDW with 10" barrel - 6x35mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwkacpdw.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwkacpdw.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwkacpdw3.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwkacpdw3.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]== | ||
[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5, 9mm]] | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5, 9mm]] | ||
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== CAR-15 == | == CAR-15 == | ||
==[[ | ==[[M16A2]]== | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A2, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A2, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maadi ARM, 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maadi ARM, 7.62x39mm]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[AKM]]== | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM, 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM, 7.62x39mm]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M4]]== | ||
Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons. | Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
== | ==Alexander Arms 6.5mm AR-15== | ||
==[[Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf]]== | ==[[Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf]]== | ||
[[Image:Beowulfar.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beowulf | [[Image:Beowulfar.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beowulf rifle, .50 Beowulf]] | ||
[[Image:Fw50beo.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fw50beo.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fw50beo2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fw50beo2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[IMI Tavor STAR-21]]== | ||
[[Image:Tavorstar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|STAR 21, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Tavorstar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|STAR 21, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwstar21.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwstar21.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwstar212.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwstar212.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[IMI | ==[[IMI MTAR-21]]== | ||
[[Image:Mtar-21.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Tavor MTAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:Mtar-21.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Tavor MTAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmtar21.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmtar21.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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==[[M21]]== | ==[[M21]]== | ||
[[Image:Xm21rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M21 | [[Image:Xm21rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M21 - 7.62x51 NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm21.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm21.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M1903A4 Springfield]]== | ||
[[Image:Rifle Springfield M1903A4 with M84 sight.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903A4 Springfield, .30-06]] | [[Image:Rifle Springfield M1903A4 with M84 sight.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903A4 Springfield, .30-06]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Heckler & Koch PSG-1]]== | ||
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode. | Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode. | ||
[[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1, 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1, 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Accuracy International AWM]]== | ||
[[Image:Accuracy International Arctic WarfareM - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Accuracy International AWM - .338 Lapua.]] | [[Image:Accuracy International Arctic WarfareM - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Accuracy International AWM - .338 Lapua.]] | ||
[[Image:Fwawm.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwawm.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwkacm1102.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwkacm1102.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M24]]== | ||
[[Image:M24.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M24, 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:M24.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M24, 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm24.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm24.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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==[[Beretta LTLX7000]]== | ==[[Beretta LTLX7000]]== | ||
Seen in 'Non-lethal Special'. | Seen in 'Non-lethal Special'. | ||
[[Image:LTLX7000.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta LTLX7000 with scope / ballistic computer - 12 Gauge (Special Less-Lethal Projectile)]] | |||
[[Image:Fwltlx7000.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwltlx7000.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwltlx70002.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwltlx70002.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M249 Paratrooper]]== | ||
[[Image:M249ParaModel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M249ParaModel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwm249para.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm249para.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK, 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK, 7.62x39mm]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M240]]== | ||
Seen being fired from a helicopter and later being compared by a Dillon Aero M134D Gatling gun in episode-'GUNS'. | Seen being fired from a helicopter and later being compared by a Dillon Aero M134D Gatling gun in episode-'GUNS'. | ||
[[Image:Fn mag g.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240, 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:Fn mag g.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240, 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
==[[FN MAG|M240D]]== | ==[[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240D machine gun]]== | ||
[[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240D, 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240D, 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[M60D]]== | ||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D, 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D, 7.62x51mm]] | ||
==[[Browning | ==[[Browning M2HB]]== | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2HB, .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2HB, .50 BMG]] | ||
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[[Image:Fwm1344.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwm1344.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
==[[ | ==[[Milkor MGL Mk 1L]]== | ||
[[Image:MGL Mk 1 L.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:MGL Mk 1 L.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm]] | ||
==[[MATADOR]]== | ==[[MATADOR]]== | ||
[[Image:MATADOR.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MATADOR | [[Image:MATADOR.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MATADOR HH with stand-off probe extended for anti-armor mode - 90mm]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmatador.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmatador.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwmatador2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwmatador2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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==[[Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70]]== | ==[[Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70]]== | ||
[[Image:RBS70.jpg|thumb|none|259px|RBS 70 - 106mm]] | [[Image:RBS70.jpg|thumb|none|259px|RBS 70 with Raytheon Cossor IFF880 IFF antenna and Saab Vectronics COND (Clip-On Night Device) - 106mm]] | ||
==[[DefTech 37mm launcher]]== | ==[[DefTech 37mm launcher]]== | ||
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[[Image:Fwfn303.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwfn303.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:Fwfn3032.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Fwfn3032.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Documentary]] | [[Category:Documentary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 30 November 2023
Note: This page predates current IMFDB policy regarding documentaries, and is allowed because it is considered "grandfathered."
Future Weapons was a Discovery Channel pop-science documentary show that ran for three seasons from 2006-2008. The show was presented by the late Richard "Mack" Machowicz and featured demonstrations of advanced weapons and period prototypes (including handheld weapons, mounted weapons, and military vehicles) coupled to what were often extremely optimistic claims about their performance. Many of the featured projects would later be canceled.
Season 1
Beretta 92FS Inox
In the CornerShot segment of episode No Place To Hide a Beretta 92FS Inox could be seen being fired by an unknown soldier/guard from a CornerShot attachment which has a suppressor attached to it.
SIG-Sauer P226
In the CornerShot segment in episode No Place To Hide a SIG-Sauer P226 could be seen on a CornerShot attachment in the hands of an unknown soldier/guard.
Heckler & Koch USP
A USP can be seen attached to a cornershot but it was not fired
Glock 17
The Glock 17 appears twice in season one. It is first seen in the CornerShot segment of episode No Place To Hide where Mack uses it attached to a CornerShot and having an extended magazine. Later it is seen in the Advanced Tactical Laser segment of episode Future Shock where a SWAT unit is seen readying it and has a flashlight attached to it.
Metal Storm VLE
A Metal Storm VLE is seen in the Metal Storm segment of episode Future Shock.
Tavor TAR-21
An unknown person is seen holding a Tavor TAR-21 in the Tavor TAR-21 segment of episode The Power of Fear.
Tavor CTAR-21
Mack uses a Tavor CTAR-21 in the segment -Tavor TAR-21 in episode The Power of Fear.
M16A2/A4
M16A2/A4s are seen in the hands of US soldiers in Iraq, in the footage shown.
L85A2
Seen in the hands of British soldiers.
SKS
Barrett M107
Mack is seen firing a Barrett M107 in the segment Barrett M107 during the episode Stealth.
Metal Storm
M2HB
Seen mounted on several vehicles throughout the series.
FN M240B
In Episode 5 "Smart Weapons", the SWORDS (Special Weapons Observation Reconnaissance Detection System) is fitted with an FN M240B machine gun.
FGM-148 Javelin
M230 Chain Gun
In Episode 5 "Smart Weapons", the AH-64 Apache helicopter is armed with an M230 Chain Gun. Another M230 CHG is attached to a CROWS (Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station).
M202 FLASH
Seen fitted on a SWORDS robot.
M67 Hand Grenade
Used to test Dragon Skin body armor.
Heckler & Koch USP Compact
Season 2
M1911
This is a 1911 shown to illustrate the recoil of the .45 ACP
TDI Vector
The TDI Vector prototype was shown in its own segment of S2E10 "Close Quarter Combat," extolling the virtues of the weapon's off-axis delayed blowback operating system in reducing muzzle climb. It was referred to on the show as the "TDI Kriss," the earliest in a series of silly monikers applied to the Vector that ended with TDI changing its own name.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen when Mack is testing the Dragon Skin Armor when he is comparing it to the TDI Vector and the Knight's Armament PDW. He is also seen testing one in many other episodes.
Heckler & Koch MP5N
Seen Compared to the MP7A1.
Heckler & Koch MP7A1
A Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is seen only in one episode.
Heckler & Koch UMP
A Heckler & Koch UMP is seen when being compared to the TDI Vector.
M1A1 Thompson
An M1A1 Thompson is seen being used by a U.S soldier in a WW2 video to explain that most SMGs have enormous recoil, while in the video clips one person empties a full magazine in one burst with no appreciable recoil.
Thompson M1928A1
M16 rifle series
For some reason, even though he was apparently a Navy SEAL, he refers to this as a machine gun, instead of an assault rifle.
M4
Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons.
CAR-15
M16A1
Barrett M468
Zastava M70
Norinco Type 56
Heckler & Koch HK416
Heckler & Koch HK417
Prototype version utilizing G3 magazines.
AA-12 (Auto Assault-12)
Remington 870
Barrett M99
Accuracy International AS50
Accuracy International AW50F
Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention
M249
Mk 48 Mod 0
Mk 46 Mod 0
XM312
XM307 ACSW
Mk 19 grenade launcher
Milkor MGL Mk 1L
M79 grenade launcher
AT4-CS
Mk 153 SMAW
M141 SMAW-D
Season 3
Glock 17
Beretta 93R
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode. Has a Buttstock.
Heckler & Koch VP70
Colt Model 1903
Knight's Armament PDW
A conveniently built rifle based on the AR-15 platform, the KAC Personal Defense Weapon is available with an 8" or 10" barrel and fires a 6x35mm cartridge built for similar velocity to a 5.56mm round but able to fire from a shorter barrel. The gun has a side folding stock for easy concealment and an advanced muzzle brake which heavily cuts the huge muzzle flash expected from such a short barrel. The gun's recoil is very light so staying on target is easy, even when firing full auto. The gun was shown able to easily defeat body armor which a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 could not.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Beretta M12
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.
Smith & Wesson M76
CAR-15
M16A2
Maadi ARM
AKM
M4
Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons.
Alexander Arms 6.5mm AR-15
Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf
IMI Tavor STAR-21
IMI MTAR-21
LWRC PSD
FAMAS
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.
Steyr AUG
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode
Heckler & Koch G36
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.
Heckler & Koch G3
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.
Magpul Masada
This rifle features the luxury of firing both 5.56x45mm or 7.62x39mm should someone wish to covertly complete a mission without revealing there was anymore than AKs used at the place. Can be swapped about with multiple parts to fit the user. Also is built for simplicity with all parts made ambidextrous.
LWRC SABR
The LWRC SABR (Sniper Assaulter Battle Rifle), now known as the REPR (Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle) was tested by Mack in S3E06. He used two different barrels to demonstrate the gun's ability to quickly transform between a carbine and sniper rifle.
M21
M1903A4 Springfield
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.
Accuracy International AWM
Knight's Armament M110
M24
Beretta LTLX7000
Seen in 'Non-lethal Special'.
M249 Paratrooper
LWRC M6A4 IAR
RPK
M240
Seen being fired from a helicopter and later being compared by a Dillon Aero M134D Gatling gun in episode-'GUNS'.
M240D machine gun
M60D
Browning M2HB
Dillon Aero M134D
Milkor MGL Mk 1L
MATADOR
RPG-7
Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70
DefTech 37mm launcher
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This is actually a Penn Arms Pump Action MGL with fixed stock, notice the pump handle at the front (http://www.pennarms.com/40mm-Multi5-pump.aspx)
