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==Howa Type 89==
==Howa Type 89==
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gate: Thus the JSDF fought there [1st Cour poster] Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gate: Thus the JSDF fought there [2nd Cour poster] Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri ) is an ongoing anime series airing since July 3, 2015. Currently on a hiatus after September 19, 2015 and will restart in January 9, 2016.
In the summer of 20XX A.D., a mysterious portal opened in the Ginza district of Toyko, Japan, bringing forth the military of the Empire across it. However, the army is medieval-aged equipped and despite the dragons and monsters brought along, the Japanese Self-Defense Force quickly put them down after their small carnage. Establishing order, the Japanese Government declared the portal to be part of Japanese soil and sends the JSDF to investigate the mysterious land behind the portal. Second Lt. Youji Itami of the JGSDF (Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force) is appointed the commander of Third Recon Team to scout out the mysterious land.
The following weapons were used in the anime series Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There :
Pistols Minebea P9 The JGSDF is equipped with the Minebea P9 , a Japanese licensed copy of the SIG-Sauer P220 , as their sidearms. Kuribayashi notably uses one in the Battle of Italica. Yurata in Episode 16 is also seen with one as a concealed carry.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Minebea P9 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi fires her P9 when she blocks a sword slash with her Type 64. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi aiming the P9. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi with her P9 back to back with Rory Mercury. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kurokawa with the P9. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another view of Kurokawa's P9. Here we see the magazine release latch on the bottom of the magazine. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami chambers a round in his P9. (Ep.14) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami interrogates Zorzal with his P9. (Ep.14) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Yanagida aiming his P9. (Ep.16) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A first person view of the P9. (Ep.16) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close up of the P9 pistol. (Ep.16) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colonel Kengun on the left fires his P9 at incoming Imperial cavalry. (Ep.23) Makarov PM Agent Heidegger of the CIA is seen with a Makarov PM as his sidearm. Kuribayashi later acquires one for self-protection.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heidegger draws his Makarov. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heidegger aims his Makarov at a Chinese operator. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heidegger continues to pull the trigger of his empty Makarov. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi with a Makarov inside her coat. Note the screw on the back of the pistol grip. (Ep.10) Revolvers Nambu Model 60 A Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) police officer fires his Nambu Model 60 at the Empire's forces during the Ginza Incident.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Nambu Model 60 - .38 Special Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer with his Nambu revolver. (Ep.1) Submachine Guns Heckler & Koch MP5 A MPD riot police officer is seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun while defending the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A MPD riot police officer on the right takes aim with his MP5 submachine gun when defending the Imperial Palace. (Ep.1) Heckler & Koch MP7 Russian SVR Zaslon operators are seen with Heckler & Koch MP7 with suppressors. Kuribayashi acquires one for self-protection.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch MP7 - 4.6x30mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Russian SVR operators with their suppressed MP7s. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Russian operators aiming their MP7s in an unexpected encounter. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Russian operator fires his MP7. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another Russian fires his MP7. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi aims her MP7, which she acquired from the Russian operators. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi holding a Russian operator at gunpoint with her MP7. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi aims her MP7 at Itami. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi still aiming at Itami in another view. (Ep.10) Sa. Vz. 82 Skorpion Chinese MSS operators are seen with Sa. Vz. 82 Skorpions .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sa. Vz. 82 Skorpion with spare magazines - 9x18mm Makarov Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chinese MSS operators appearing in the woods. We can see the skorpion stock clearly on the right operator. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Chinese MSS operator activates a flashlight while holding a skorpion. Note the straight magazine. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chinese MSS operators fire their skorpions. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A dead Chinese MSS operator with his skorpion nearby while another in the corner fires. (Ep.10) Rifles Howa Type 64 The JGSDF troops deploying to the Special Region are seen with Howa Type 64s . This is the most prevalent small arm in the series.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Howa Type 64 rifle - 7.62x51mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami aims his Type 64. (OP#1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier aims his Type 64 with his bipod deployed. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view of the right side of the Type 64 receiver. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier chambers his Type 64. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Third Recon Team with their Type 64s. (Ep.2) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Private Tozu of Third Recon Team raises his Type 64. (Ep.2) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergeant Major Kuwabara with his Type 64. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi, Kuwabara, and Itami with their Type 64s. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Some JGSDF soldiers of 4th Combat Team with their Type 64 rifles as they replicate the helicopter scene from Apocalypse Now . (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier with his sight picture of the Type 64 on the right. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing JGSDF soldiers conducting an exercise with their Type 64s. (Ep.7) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kurata in the middle with his Type 64. (Ep.12) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A line of JSDF soldiers fire their Type 64s at targets during a demonstration. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kuribayashi aims her bayonet-equipped Type 64 at Imperial guards. (Ep.14) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A first-person view of Kuribayashi's Type 64 as it runs empty and the chambers locks open. (Ep.14) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A soldier of the Third Recon Team firing his Type 64. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Several JGSDF soldiers fire their Type 64 rifles to hold back an Imperial cavalry. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kurokawa aims her Type 64 rifle. (Ep.24) Howa Type 89 During the Empire's attack on Tokyo, JGSDF soldiers are seen with Howa Type 89s . A Type 89 could be seen on an Kuribayashi's (chagrined) depiction of a JGSDF Ranger.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Howa Type 89 rifle - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two JGSDF soldiers fight off the Empire's invasion with Type 89s. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF Ranger on the right with his Type 89. (Ep.7) Howa Type 89-F The folding-stock version of the Howa Type 89 is seen in use by JGSDF paratroopers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Howa Type 89-F rifle - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF paratrooper with his Type 89-F with the bipod deployed. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing JGSDF paratroopers with their Type 89-F rifles. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing JGSDF paratroopers firing their Type 89-F's with the bipod deployed. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF paratrooper prepares to fire a Type 06 rifle grenade with his Type 89-F. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A line up of JGSDF paratroopers prepares to fire rifle grenades with their Type 89-F. (Ep.23) Heckler & Koch HK416 Japanese Special Forces Group operators are seen with Heckler & Koch HK416s .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch HK416 with 14.5 inch barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp soldier with his HK416 with a MOE stock and red dot sight. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp member with his HK416s. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp team with silenced HK416s. (Ep.23) Heckler & Koch HK417 Japanese Special Forces Group operators are seen with Heckler & Koch HK417s . They have it with Magpul MOE retractable stocks, suppressors, and an Elcan scope with night vision.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch HK417 with 16" barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp operator with his HK417 with MOE retractable stock. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp operator with his HK417. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp operator aims through an Elcan scope with night vision on his HK417. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view through the Elcan's reticle on the SFGp operator's HK417. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view of the receiver on the HK417. Note the round rib around the magazine release. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF SFGp member fires his suppressed HK417. (Ep.23) Knight's Armament PDW American CIA SAD operators are seen with Knight's Armament PDWs equipped with suppressors and holographic sights.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing KAC PDW with 8" barrel - 6x35mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heidegger reloads his PDW. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ramirez fires his PDW. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another American agent with his PDW. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Roger in the middle with his PDW. (Ep.9) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The American agents with their KAC PDWs. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Roger with his KAC PDW and a flashlight in the other hand. (Ep.10) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heidegger fires his PDW at Rory. (Ep.10) M4 Carbine The JGSDF Special Forces Group (SFGp) team in the Imperial Capital are equipped primarily with M4 Carbines .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt M4A1 SOPMOD with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF Special Forces soldier with a M4 on the left. (Ep.14) Machine Guns Sumitomo Minimi The JGSDF uses the Sumitomo Minimi for infantry forces as their light machine gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier fires his Sumitomo Minimi. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier open fires with his Minimi in the defense of the Gate. (Ep.2) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier at surveillance with his Minimi. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF paratrooper fires his Minimi. (Ep.23) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A JGSDF soldier fires his Minimi. (Ep.23) Sumitomo M2 The JGSDF uses the domestically produced Sumitomo M2 on their vehicles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2 Browning - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 74 tank with a M2 machine gun on top. (OP#1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing JGSDF soldiers fire the M2 machine guns from their Type 96 APCs. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 74 tank group, each with a M2 machine gun. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 75 Self-Propelled Howitzer with a M2 machine gun on top. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 73 Armored Personnel Carrier with a M2 on top. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Komatsu LAV with a M2 on top. (Ep.2) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergeant Katsumoto open fire with the LAV's M2. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergeant Katsumoto manning the LAV's M2. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Huey helicopter door gunner on the right with a helicopter-mounted M2. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Huey door gunner fires the M2. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 74 platoon with M2 machine guns on them. (Ep.7) Error creating thumbnail: File missing A battery of Type 75 Self-propelled howitzers firing, each with a M2 Browning on top. (Ep.17) Browning M1919A4 A Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on the hull of a Type 73 APC.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Type 73 Armored Personnel Carrier with the M1919A4 on the hull. (Ep.1) M197 Vulcan The tri-barreled M197 Vulcan is seen in a chin mounting on JGSDF AH-1S Cobras.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M197 Vulcan 20mm chin-mounted on an AH-1Z "Viper", a newer version of the AH-1 Cobra. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close-up on an AH-1S Cobra's M197 Vulcan. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing An AH-1S Cobra firing its M197 Vulcan. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing An AH-1S Cobra with its M197 Vulcan. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing An AH-1S Cobra firing its M197 Vulcan during combat excercises (Ep.7) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The AH-1S Cobra firing its ATGM missiles. We can see the nose-mounted M197 Vulcan here. (Ep.17) M61 Vulcan The JASDF F-4EJ Phantom jets have the M61 Vulcan as its machine gun armament.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two F-4EJ Phantoms of the JASDF have the M61 Vulcan as its machine gun armament. (Ep.11) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two F-4EJ Phantoms of the JASDF. (Ep.14) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two F-4EJ Phantoms firing their nose-mounted M61 Vulcan. (Ep.17) 35mm KDA twin autocannons The JGSDF employs a Type 87 SPAAG with 35mm KDA autocannons during the defense of the Gate. The Type 87 35mm KDA autocannons are derivatives of the Oerlikon 35mm autocannons.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Type 87 self-propelled AA gun with 35mm twin AA cannon - 35x228mmR. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The JGSDF Type 87 firing its autocannons. (Ep.2) Launchers Minebea Gas Gun MPD riot police officers fire tear gas canisters into the Empire's forces with Minebea gas canister launchers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Riot police officers take aim with the gas gun when defending the Imperial Palace. (Ep.1) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Riot police officers fires tear gas with the gas gun. (Ep.1) IHI Aerospace 110mm LAM The JGSDF uses a 110mm LAM (Light-weight Anti-tank Munition, licensed Panzerfaust 3) as their main infantry anti-tank launcher. It is most notably used in the series to combat an ancient dragon.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Panzerfaust 3 with DM12A1 rocket and standard telescopic sight - 60mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergeant Katsumoto take aim with the LAM. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Close up on the trigger and safety of the LAM. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sergeant Katsumoto launching the LAM. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The LAM rocket in flight. (Ep.3) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami aiming the LAM in the opening. We can see that the rocket is rather well detailed with the inscriptions. (OP#2) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami and Tuka using the LAM. (Ep.16) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The reticle of the LAM. (Ep.16) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami teaching Crow, a dark elf, how to use the LAM. (Ep.17) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Crow and another dark elf using the LAM. (Ep.17) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The well-detailed LAM rocket in flight. (Ep.17) RPG-7 An explanation by Colonel Ryuuzaki on modern warfare has a guerrilla fighter fire an RPG-7 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPG-7 - 40mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing In a short explanation video on the top left corner, a guerrilla fighter prepares a RPG-7 for firing. (Ep.9) Others Type 53 Flare Gun Itami uses a Type 53 Flare Gun during the Battle of Italica to mark his position.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Type 53 Flare Gun - 21.5mm/10 gauge. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami with the flare gun inside a vehicle. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Itami fires the 10 gauge flare. (Ep.6) L16 Mortar Several 81 mm L16 Mortar were used during a demonstration to the Empire's senators.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing ML16 Mortar (81 mm) Error creating thumbnail: File missing JGSDF artillerymen prepares the L16 mortar for firing. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The round as it enters the L16 tube, here we see the fuse. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The L16 mortar firing its round. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two JGSDF L16 mortar team prepare to fire their rounds. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing An envisioned scene of the JGSDF mortar team firing on the enemy. (Ep.13) M26 Hand Grenade The JGSDF uses M26 hand grenades as their frag grenade.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M26 fragmentation grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing The JGSDF soldier on the right prepares to throw a M26 grenade. (Ep.6) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bessara hiding in a building as a M26 grenade is thrown in. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M26 grenade rolling on the ground. (Ep.13) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kurata arms a M26 hand grenade. (Ep.23) 
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