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[[File:BlueTTV.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Blue Thunder'' (1984)]] | |||
'''''Blue Thunder''''' is the 1984 television adaptation of the [[Blue Thunder|1983 film]]. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that used the helicopter to fight crime. The cast starred [[James Farentino]], [[Dana Carvey]], as well as former NFL stars [[Dick Butkus]] and [[Bubba Smith]]. The series was broadcast in competition with the similarly themed ''[[Airwolf]]'' and only aired for 11 episodes in the US on ABC. | |||
'''''Blue Thunder''''' is the 1984 television adaptation of the [[Blue Thunder|1983 film]]. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that | |||
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[[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The GE M61 Vulcan 20mm Cannon.]] | [[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The GE M61 Vulcan 20mm Cannon.]] | ||
[[File:BlueTS1E01_12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As in the [[Blue Thunder|film]], the [[M61 Vulcan]] is the main weapon of the Blue Thunder helicopter.]] | [[File:BlueTS1E01_12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As in the [[Blue Thunder|film]], the [[M61 Vulcan]] is the main weapon of the Blue Thunder helicopter.]] | ||
[[File:BlueTS1E02 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Vulcan | [[File:BlueTS1E02 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Vulcan at the bottom in "A Clear and Present Danger" (S1E02).]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== Heckler & Koch P9S == | == Heckler & Koch P9S == | ||
A [[Heckler & Koch P9S|P9S]] is the sidearm carried by Blue Thunder's pilot, Frank Chaney ([[James Farentino]]). | A [[Heckler & Koch P9S|P9S]] is the sidearm carried by Blue Thunder's pilot, Frank Chaney ([[James Farentino]]). The pistol is used by Wonderlove ([[Dana Carvey]]) in "Godchild" (S1E10). | ||
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:BlueTS1E01_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Heckler & Koch P9S|P9S]] is fired by Frank Chaney ([[James Farentino]]) in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | [[File:BlueTS1E01_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Heckler & Koch P9S|P9S]] is fired by Frank Chaney ([[James Farentino]]) in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | ||
[[File:BlueTS1E10 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol is used by Wonderlove ([[Dana Carvey]]) in "Godchild" (S1E10).]] | |||
== Heckler & Koch VP70 == | == Heckler & Koch VP70 == | ||
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[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:BlueTS1E01_08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wonderlove ([[Dana Carvey]]) and Captain Braddock (Sandy McPeak) fires their Colt DS revolvers in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | [[File:BlueTS1E01_08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wonderlove ([[Dana Carvey]]) and Captain Braddock (Sandy McPeak) fires their Colt DS revolvers in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | ||
==Colt Official Police== | |||
The [[Colt Official Police]] is seen carried by uniformed officers in the series. | |||
[[File:ColtOP5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:BlueTS1E01_08.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The uniform officer in the upper left fires the Colt OP in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[File:BlueTS1E01 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Ski" Butowski ([[Dick Butkus]]) with the HK33A3 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | [[File:BlueTS1E01 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Ski" Butowski ([[Dick Butkus]]) with the HK33A3 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
==Heckler & Koch HK94== | |||
The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]], the 16" barreled carbine version of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] is also among the weapons used by "Ski" Butowski ([[Dick Butkus]]) and "Bubba" Kelsey ([[Bubba Smith]]). | |||
[[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|500px|none|HK94 16" Barreled Carbine - 9mm]] | |||
[[File:BlueTS1E10 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] is used by "Ski" Butowski ([[Dick Butkus]]) in "Godchild" (S1E10).]] | |||
[[File:BlueTS1E10 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] is used by "Bubba" Kelsey ([[Bubba Smith]]) in "Godchild" (S1E10).]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==M60== | |||
The [[M60]] is prominently used by "Bubba" Kelsey ([[Bubba Smith]]) in "The Long Flight" (S1E09). | |||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | |||
[[File:BlueTS1E09 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M60]] is prominently used by "Bubba" Kelsey ([[Bubba Smith]]) in "The Long Flight" (S1E09).]] | |||
==Browning M2HB== | |||
[[Browning_M2#Browning_M2_Heavy_Barrel|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are used by a drug lord's henchmen in "The Long Flight" (S1E09). | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | |||
[[File:BlueTS1E09 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Browning_M2#Browning_M2_Heavy_Barrel|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns are used by a drug lord's henchmen in "The Long Flight" (S1E09).]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==M72 LAW== | |||
Bubba and Ski are seen holding what appears to be an [[M72 LAW]] modified with a pistol grip. | |||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | |||
[[File:BlueTS1E01 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bubba holding what appears to be an [[M72 LAW]] modified with a pistol grip in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).]] | |||
[[Category: Television]] | [[Category: Television]] | ||
[[Category: Detective]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:15, 26 June 2017
Blue Thunder is the 1984 television adaptation of the 1983 film. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that used the helicopter to fight crime. The cast starred James Farentino, Dana Carvey, as well as former NFL stars Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith. The series was broadcast in competition with the similarly themed Airwolf and only aired for 11 episodes in the US on ABC.
The following weapons were used in the television series Blue Thunder (TV Series):
Heavy Weapons
M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon
As in the film, the M61 Vulcan is the main weapon of the Blue Thunder helicopter.
Handguns
Heckler & Koch P9S
A P9S is the sidearm carried by Blue Thunder's pilot, Frank Chaney (James Farentino). The pistol is used by Wonderlove (Dana Carvey) in "Godchild" (S1E10).
Heckler & Koch VP70
The Heckler & Koch VP70 is the service pistol carried by "Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) and "Bubba" Kelsey (Bubba Smith) in the series.
Colt Detective Special
The Colt Detective Special is used by several characters including Blue Thunder's flight engineer Clinton "JAFO" Wonderlove (Dana Carvey).
Colt Official Police
The Colt Official Police is seen carried by uniformed officers in the series.
Rifles
Heckler & Koch HK33A3
"Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) is seen with a Heckler & Koch HK33A3 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94
The Heckler & Koch HK94, the 16" barreled carbine version of the Heckler & Koch MP5 is also among the weapons used by "Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) and "Bubba" Kelsey (Bubba Smith).
Machine Guns
M60
The M60 is prominently used by "Bubba" Kelsey (Bubba Smith) in "The Long Flight" (S1E09).
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are used by a drug lord's henchmen in "The Long Flight" (S1E09).
Other
M72 LAW
Bubba and Ski are seen holding what appears to be an M72 LAW modified with a pistol grip.
