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=Rifles / Carbines= | |||
== Soviet Assault Rifle (mocked up FN FAL) == | == Soviet Assault Rifle (mocked up FN FAL) == | ||
The [[(Red Scorpion) - Russian Assault Rifle|large assault rifle]] used prominently by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) during the final assault is an [[FN FAL]] mocked up to resemble the experimental Soviet Avtomat AO-63 assault rifle. The weapon is also seen being tested by Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) on the rifle range near the beginning of the film. The FN FAL used in the movie has been modified with twin barrels, a custom stock, the pistol grip from a [[Vektor SS-77]] general purpose machine gun, an enlarged magazine/foregrip and a Lewis gun's drum magazine mounted on top. Upon closer inspection only the lower barrel can actually be seen firing; presumably this is because building a weapon that could fire from two barrels would be a far more difficult modification, and the discrepancy isn't that noticeable on-screen. | The [[(Red Scorpion) - Russian Assault Rifle|large assault rifle]] used prominently by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) during the final assault is an [[FN FAL]] mocked up to resemble the experimental Soviet Avtomat AO-63 assault rifle. The weapon is also seen being tested by Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) on the rifle range near the beginning of the film. The FN FAL used in the movie has been modified with twin barrels, a custom stock, the pistol grip from a [[Vektor SS-77]] general purpose machine gun, an enlarged magazine/foregrip and a Lewis gun's drum magazine mounted on top. Upon closer inspection only the lower barrel can actually be seen firing; presumably this is because building a weapon that could fire from two barrels would be a far more difficult modification, and the discrepancy isn't that noticeable on-screen. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:Red Scorpion AO-63.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The double-barrel assault rifle as seen in the movie. The text on the box means "Made in USSR".]] | [[Image:Red Scorpion AO-63.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The double-barrel assault rifle as seen in the movie. The text on the box means "Made in USSR".]] | ||
[[Image:LundgrenRedScorpionIntroTitle.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) with the double-barrel rifle seen vaguely in the opening title.]] | [[Image:LundgrenRedScorpionIntroTitle.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) with the double-barrel rifle seen vaguely in the opening title.]] | ||
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[[Image:LundgrenAO63-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nikolai gets ready for the final battle. Note the image of an [[AGS-17 Plamya|AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher]] on the stand behind Nikolai.]] | [[Image:LundgrenAO63-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nikolai gets ready for the final battle. Note the image of an [[AGS-17 Plamya|AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher]] on the stand behind Nikolai.]] | ||
[[Image:LundgrenAO63-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nikolai firing at the "Mil-24 Hind".]] | [[Image:LundgrenAO63-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nikolai firing at the "Mil-24 Hind".]] | ||
[[Image:LundgrenAO63-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"I am Spetsnaz! But I'm no longer one of you." | [[Image:LundgrenAO63-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|''"I am Spetsnaz! But I'm no longer one of you."'' <BR> Threatening the general with the rifle.]] | ||
== FN FAL == | ==FN FAL== | ||
Unmodified [[FN FAL]] rifles are seen in the hands of guerilla fighters. | Unmodified [[FN FAL]] rifles are seen in the hands of guerilla fighters. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_FAL_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, a rebel guarding Nikoli is armed with a FN FAL 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_FAL_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, a rebel guarding Nikoli is armed with a FN FAL 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
== IMI Romat (fitted with grenade launcher) == | ==IMI Romat (fitted with grenade launcher)== | ||
An Israeli contract [[FN FAL#IMI Romat|FAL]] fitted with a Mk 40 grenade launcher is used by rebel Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]). It is later taken and used by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) for much of the final assault on the Soviet camp. | An Israeli contract [[FN FAL#IMI Romat|FAL "Romat"]] fitted with a Mk 40 grenade launcher is used by rebel Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]). It is later taken and used by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) for much of the final assault on the Soviet camp. | ||
[[Image:Fal13-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Israeli FAL ''"Romat"'' with Wooden Furniture 7.62x51mm NATO ]] | [[Image:Fal13-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Israeli FAL ''"Romat"'' with Wooden Furniture - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:LundgrenRedScorpionFAL.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) is seen with an Israeli contract FN FAL in a briefing photo.]] | [[Image:LundgrenRedScorpionFAL.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) is seen with an Israeli contract FN FAL in a briefing photo.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_FAL_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]) takes aim with the IMI Romat.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_FAL_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]) takes aim with the IMI Romat.]] | ||
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[[Image:Red_Scorpion_FAL_5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) carrying the Romat as he searches for the general.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_FAL_5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) carrying the Romat as he searches for the general.]] | ||
== AK-47 == | ==AK-47== | ||
After the truck chase, Nikolai is seen with a milled receiver [[AK-47]] that is fitted with a bayonet. | After the truck chase, Nikolai is seen with a milled receiver [[AK-47]] that is fitted with a bayonet. | ||
[[Image:Ak_54.jpg|thumb|500px|none| | [[Image:Ak_54.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AK-47, milled-receiver design - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:Red Scorpion AK47 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Milled Receiver AK-47 design; 7.62x39mm.]] | [[File:Red Scorpion AK47 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Milled Receiver AK-47 design; 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
== AMD-65 == | ==AMD-65== | ||
An [[AMD-65]] | An [[AMD-65]] is used by Rachenko to drunkenly shoot up a bar on the Soviet base so that he can be arrested and subsequently aid guerilla Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]) in his escape, thereby gaining the trust of the rebels and allowing him to assassinate their leader (in an incredibly convoluted plan that actually involves the deaths of several Soviet soldiers). AMD-65s are also seen being used by various Soviet soldiers/guerillas and by Dewey Ferguson ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). | ||
[[Image:AMD-65.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:AMD-65.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Hungarian AMD-65 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rachenko shoots up a bar with the AMD-65.]] | [[File:RedScorp 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rachenko shoots up a bar with the AMD-65.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_AMD63_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda restraining his distraught wife with a AMD-65 slung over his shoulder.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_AMD63_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda restraining his distraught wife with a AMD-65 slung over his shoulder.]] | ||
== Vektor R4 == | ==Vektor R4== | ||
[[Vektor R4]] rifles are used by the Angolan troops. | [[Vektor R4]] rifles are used by the Angolan troops. | ||
[[Image:VektorR4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vektor R4 assault rifle of the South African forces]] | [[Image:VektorR4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vektor R4 assault rifle of the South African forces - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_R4_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers marching with R4 Assault Rifles.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_R4_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers marching with R4 Assault Rifles.]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers getting in some target practice with R4 and AMD-63 Assault Rifles]] | [[File:RedScorp 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers getting in some target practice with R4 and AMD-63 Assault Rifles]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_R4_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels opening up with R4 Assault Rifles (this is a flipped shot).]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_R4_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels opening up with R4 Assault Rifles (this is a flipped shot).]] | ||
== Mosin-Nagant == | ==Mosin-Nagant M44== | ||
Mosin-Nagant M44 carbines (without the bayonet) are seen in the hands of African guerillas. | [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin-Nagant M44]] carbines (without the bayonet) are seen in the hands of African guerillas. | ||
[[Image:M44Carbine.jpg |thumb|none| | [[Image:M44Carbine.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, chambered in 7.62x54R, with attached side-folding bayonet. Note the slightly longer barrel ahead of the front sight to accommodate locking in the bayonet, brass reinforcements around the sling holes and an integral bayonet attached to the barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Nagant_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nagant Rifle and PSSh41 resting by a woman.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Nagant_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nagant Rifle and PSSh41 resting by a woman.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Nagant_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nagant Rifle in the hands of a rebel ([[Ernest Ndlovu]]).]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Nagant_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nagant Rifle in the hands of a rebel ([[Ernest Ndlovu]]).]] | ||
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==SKS M59/66== | ==SKS M59/66== | ||
Several Rebels are seen with Yugoslavian M59/66 | Several Rebels are seen with Yugoslavian M59/66 variants of the [[SKS]]. Interestingly enough, the rifles have their bayonets removed. | ||
[[Image:YugoSKS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Yugoslavian SKS M59/66 rifle with blade bayonet and grenade launcher attached to barrel, the variant most seen during the Balkan Wars - 7.62x39mm. | [[Image:YugoSKS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Yugoslavian SKS M59/66 rifle with blade bayonet and grenade launcher attached to barrel, the variant most seen during the Balkan Wars - 7.62x39mm. The Yugoslavian M59 is nearly identical to the Soviet SKS, it is the M59/66 which has the grenade launcher attachment at the end of the barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a crouching Rebel.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a crouching Rebel.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a running Rebel.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a running Rebel.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==South African Musler 12 Gauge Tactical Action== | ==South African Musler 12 Gauge Tactical Action== | ||
A shotgun with extended mag tube and sawed-off stock is seen in the hands of Krasnov ([[Brion James]]), Soviet Military Policemen, as well as Dewey Ferguson ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]) during the road chase. As this film was produced in South Africa, the shotgun is likely a 12 Gauge Musler, a South African-manufactured shotgun similar in appearance to the Mossberg 500. | A shotgun with extended mag tube and sawed-off stock is seen in the hands of Krasnov ([[Brion James]]), Soviet Military Policemen, as well as Dewey Ferguson ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]) during the road chase. As this film was produced in South Africa, the shotgun is likely a 12 Gauge [[Republic Arms Musler|Musler]], a South African-manufactured shotgun similar in appearance to the [[Mossberg 500]]. A Musler fitted with a full stock is used by Nikolai when he and the rebels make a final assault. | ||
[[File:Musler12GA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Republic Arms Musler - 12 gauge | [[File:Musler12GA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Republic Arms Musler - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:M500PG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 with sawed off stock - 12 gauge | [[File:M500PG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 with sawed off stock - 12 gauge. This particular Mossberg is a similar configuration to the Musler seen in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mossberg_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Krasnov ([[Brion James]]) holding the shotgun while examining prisoners.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mossberg_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Krasnov ([[Brion James]]) holding the shotgun while examining prisoners.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mossburg_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda holding the Musler during their escape. Note the way the sling mount is attached to the magazine tube.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mossburg_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda holding the Musler during their escape. Note the way the sling mount is attached to the magazine tube.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== M1919A4 | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun (which would never be used by Soviet forces) is seen mounted on a Soviet Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle. | A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun (which would never be used by Soviet forces) is seen mounted on a Soviet Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1919A4 M37 vehicle pintle mount - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:RedScorpionM1919A4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | [[Image:RedScorpionM1919A4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 030.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:RedScorp 030.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Vektor SS-77 == | ==Vektor SS-77== | ||
A South African [[Vektor SS-77]] machine gun is seen mounted on an armored vehicle during the road chase, and also on a motorcycle and sidecar being ridden by Cuban troops. | A South African [[Vektor SS-77]] machine gun is seen mounted on an armored vehicle during the road chase, and also on a motorcycle and sidecar being ridden by Cuban troops. | ||
[[Image:Ss77.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Ss77.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Vektor SS-77 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:RedScorpionSidecarJimpy.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cuban soldier fires a Vektor SS-77 from a motorbike sidecar.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionSidecarJimpy.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cuban soldier fires a Vektor SS-77 from a motorbike sidecar.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vector SS-77 seen mounted on a sidecar as Nikolai knocks out the soldier.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vector SS-77 seen mounted on a sidecar as Nikolai knocks out the soldier.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Twin-mounted Vector SS-77 in the turret of the Soviet armored vehicle chasing the escaping truck.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Twin-mounted Vector SS-77 in the turret of the Soviet armored vehicle chasing the escaping truck.]] | ||
== RPK == | ==RPK== | ||
[[RPK]]s are used by various Soviet and Cuban troops. Lt. Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) takes one and uses it during the ambush at the oasis. | [[RPK]]s are used by various Soviet and Cuban troops. Lt. Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) takes one and uses it during the ambush at the oasis. | ||
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPK light machine gun - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPK light machine gun - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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[[Image:Red_Scorpion_RPK_Drum.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the rebel standing behind Kallunda ([[Al White]]) holds the RPK fitted with a drum magazine. Every other RPK in the film is fitted a stick magazine.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_RPK_Drum.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the rebel standing behind Kallunda ([[Al White]]) holds the RPK fitted with a drum magazine. Every other RPK in the film is fitted a stick magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_RPK_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ango Sundata ([[Ruben Nthodi]]) about to drop his RPK and rescue a child durring the Soviet attack on the rebels. It speaks highly of the character that he would run into gunfire to save an innocent life.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_RPK_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ango Sundata ([[Ruben Nthodi]]) about to drop his RPK and rescue a child durring the Soviet attack on the rebels. It speaks highly of the character that he would run into gunfire to save an innocent life.]] | ||
== M134 Minigun == | |||
What appears to be an [[M134 minigun]] can be seen mounted in the nose of the Sikorsky S-62 "Hind gunship". Upon closer inspection, this appears to be a mockup as the barrel cluster seems to be fused to the fuselage of the helicopter and therefore could not possibly rotate. Furthermore, it seems to fire from each of these stationary barrels in sequence (with acetylene-powered muzzle blasts), rather than always firing from the barrel in the uppermost position as a real minigun would. It is most likely an acetylene-powered mock-up, although it is difficult to tell for sure as it is never seen firing in close-up. | |||
[[Image:M134.JPG|thumb|none|450px|General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm]] | |||
[[File:RedScorp 061.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The minigun mockup seen mounted in the nose of the "Hind".]] | |||
==Degtyaryov DT Machine Gun== | |||
A [[Degtyaryov DP Series Machine Gun#Degtyaryov DT|DT machine gun]] is seen firing from the hull of a Soviet-manufactured T-34/85 tank. While this tank (and the DT machine gun) had long since been taken out of Soviet service by the time the film was made, some “Client States” still had such outdated armor; both Angola and Cuba continued to retain T-34s in second-line or reserve roles. | |||
[[File:DT_tank_machine_gun_TBiU_11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|DT machine gun - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[Image: Red_Scorpion_DT_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DT machine gun firing from the Hull of the T-34/85. Note that the shot is reversed as the next image clearly shows the machine gun mounted on the opposite side of the tank.]] | |||
[[Image: Red_Scorpion_DT_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DT machine gun mounted on the left side of the T-34/85.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== PPSh41 == | == PPSh41 == | ||
Also seen wielded by the African guerillas is the [[PPSh41]] submachine gun. | Also seen wielded by the African guerillas is the [[PPSh41]] submachine gun. | ||
[[Image:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_PSSh_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The rebel to the right of Nikolai is holding a PSSh-41.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_PSSh_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The rebel to the right of Nikolai is holding a PSSh-41.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Nagant_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Nagant Rifle and PSSh41 resting by a woman.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Nagant_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Nagant Rifle and PSSh41 resting by a woman.]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== Colt Combat Commander == | ==Colt Combat Commander== | ||
What appears to be a [[Colt Combat Commander]] is seen the hands of the Cuban officer and General Vortek ([[T.P. McKenna]]). It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet [[Tokarev TT-33]], as Cuban officers would've never been issued a handgun of American manufacture. | What appears to be a [[Colt Combat Commander]] is seen the hands of the Cuban officer and General Vortek ([[T.P. McKenna]]). It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet [[Tokarev TT-33]], as Cuban officers would've never been issued a handgun of American manufacture. | ||
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP | [[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Redscorpioncoltcommander.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cuban officer is armed with the Colt Commander while threatening Kullanda. It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet [[Tokarev TT-33]], as Soviet officers would never use a handgun of American manufacture. ]] | [[Image:Redscorpioncoltcommander.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cuban officer is armed with the Colt Commander while threatening Kullanda. It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet [[Tokarev TT-33]], as Soviet officers would never use a handgun of American manufacture. ]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Colt.]] | [[File:RedScorp 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Colt.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
== M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle == | ==M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle== | ||
An [[M40 Recoilless Rifle]] is seen mounted on a Land Rover and used by Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) during the assault on the joint Soviet/Cuban military camp. | An [[M40 Recoilless Rifle]] is seen mounted on a Land Rover and used by Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) during the assault on the joint Soviet/Cuban military camp. | ||
[[Image:M40A1 106mm Recoiless Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M40A1 106mm Recoiless Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M40A1 Recoilless Rifle - 106x607mmR]] | ||
[[Image: Red_Scorpion_M40_1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Dewey driving a truck carrying the M40 Recoilless Rifle into the Soviet Base.]] | [[Image: Red_Scorpion_M40_1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Dewey driving a truck carrying the M40 Recoilless Rifle into the Soviet Base.]] | ||
[[Image:RedScorpion105mmRecoilessRifle.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko([[Dolph Lundgren]]) prepares to use the M40 recoilless rifle.]] | [[Image:RedScorpion105mmRecoilessRifle.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko([[Dolph Lundgren]]) prepares to use the M40 recoilless rifle.]] | ||
[[Image: Red_Scorpion_M40_2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) abandoning the M40 Recoilless Rifle. Note that the .50 caliber spotting rifle does not have a magazine.]] | [[Image: Red_Scorpion_M40_2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) abandoning the M40 Recoilless Rifle. Note that the .50 caliber spotting rifle does not have a magazine.]] | ||
==Mk 40 grenade launcher== | |||
== Mk 40 grenade launcher == | |||
A MK 40 grenade launcher is seen underslung on the Israeli IMI Romat used by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) and Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]). Rachenko fires the launcher several times during the assault on the Soviet base at the end of the film, using both high explosive grenades and buckshot rounds. However, he is never once shown reloading it and consequently manages to fire off ''six'' rounds from the single-shot launcher! | A MK 40 grenade launcher is seen underslung on the Israeli IMI Romat used by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) and Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]). Rachenko fires the launcher several times during the assault on the Soviet base at the end of the film, using both high explosive grenades and buckshot rounds. However, he is never once shown reloading it and consequently manages to fire off ''six'' rounds from the single-shot launcher! | ||
[[File:RedScorp 041.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:RedScorp 041.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==RPG-7== | |||
== RPG-7== | |||
An [[RPG-7]] launcher is used by a Czech tank gunner during the escape of Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]), although curiously it is not loaded with a warhead! | An [[RPG-7]] launcher is used by a Czech tank gunner during the escape of Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]), although curiously it is not loaded with a warhead! | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | ||
[[Image: Red_Scorpion_RPG_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Czechoslovakian soldier aims an RPG-7 at the truck being used by Nikoli, Kallunda and Dewey. Note the launcher is not loaded with a warhead, prompting us to question what damage the soldier intends to do with it.]] | [[Image: Red_Scorpion_RPG_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Czechoslovakian soldier aims an RPG-7 at the truck being used by Nikoli, Kallunda and Dewey. Note the launcher is not loaded with a warhead, prompting us to question what damage the soldier intends to do with it.]] | ||
== RKG-3 == | ==RKG-3== | ||
A mockup of an [[RKG-3 anti-tank grenade]] is wielded by Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) before getting his arm blown off by Nikolai Rachenko. | A mockup of an [[RKG-3 anti-tank grenade]] is wielded by Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) before getting his arm blown off by Nikolai Rachenko. | ||
[[Image:Rk3-upg82.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RKG-3 anti-tank grenade]] | [[Image:Rk3-upg82.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RKG-3 anti-tank grenade]] | ||
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[[Image:RedScorpionRGK-3BlownOffArm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) reaches for the mockup of the RKG-3 grenade, but to no avail. He appears to be trying to reinsert the arming pin, which really wouldn't help him all that much as the fuse has already been triggered and detonation is inevitable at this point.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionRGK-3BlownOffArm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) reaches for the mockup of the RKG-3 grenade, but to no avail. He appears to be trying to reinsert the arming pin, which really wouldn't help him all that much as the fuse has already been triggered and detonation is inevitable at this point.]] | ||
==M26 Grenade== | ==M26 Hand Grenade== | ||
During the truck chase, Kallunda cuts a belt of grenades off of an unconscious soldier. These appear to be [[M26 Hand Grenade]]s. | During the truck chase, Kallunda cuts a belt of grenades off of an unconscious soldier. These appear to be [[M26 Hand Grenade]]s. | ||
[[File:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 Fragmentation Grenade]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Grenade_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda cutting off a belt of grenades.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Grenade_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kallunda cutting off a belt of grenades.]] | ||
== Magnetic Grenade == | ==Magnetic Grenade== | ||
At the end of the truck chase, Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) places what appears to be a magnetic grenade based on an SPM Limpet Mine onto the truck's fuel tank to destroy it. | At the end of the truck chase, Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) places what appears to be a magnetic grenade based on an SPM Limpet Mine onto the truck's fuel tank to destroy it. | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mine_1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|What is supposed to be a magnetic mine is placed on the truck by Nikolai and appears to be based on an SPM limpet mine. In reality, this prop looks to be constructed from vacuum-formed plastic and the detonator at the top is a spark plug. The Russian text on the magnetic grenade reads: "MZ-4" / "AT Mine DIT" / "Type K". This text is pure fiction.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mine_1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|What is supposed to be a magnetic mine is placed on the truck by Nikolai and appears to be based on an SPM limpet mine. In reality, this prop looks to be constructed from vacuum-formed plastic and the detonator at the top is a spark plug. The Russian text on the magnetic grenade reads: "MZ-4" / "AT Mine DIT" / "Type K". This text is pure fiction.]] | ||
==Flamethrower== | |||
Custom flamethrowers are used by Soviet troops to 'cleanse' a tribal village in a scene in the extended cut. | |||
[[File:RedScorp 036.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
=="Faux" Mil Mi-24 "Hind" Gunship== | =="Faux" Mil Mi-24 "Hind" Gunship== | ||
The "Mi-24 Hind" seen in the movie is a cosmetically modified Sikorsky S-62. The helicopter appears to be the same one previously seen in ''[[Braddock: Missing in Action III]]'' and ''[[Bulletproof (1988)|Bulletproof]]'', albeit fitted with more extensive and slightly more convincing modifications this time; it has now been fitted with slightly larger, more sturdy-looking wings, incorporating large faux engine intakes at the wing roots and additional winglets at the tip. The longer wings have allowed for an extra rocket pod to be added on either side, increasing the total number from four to six (which is in fact two more than the real Hind could carry beneath its wings). The non-functional side-mounted cannon on the earlier version has been removed and replaced with the new acetylene-powered M134 Minigun assembly in the nose, and the helicopter's outrigger floats (containing the main landing gear) have been cosmetically joined to the hull with additional plating. Finally, the helicopter has been painted with a new desert camouflage scheme, as opposed to the plain black with gray hull seen in its previous film appearances. A similar (but far more convincing) "Faux Hind" modification was done to another type of helicopter for the films ''[[Red Dawn (1984)|Red Dawn]]'', ''[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]]'' and ''[[Rambo III]]'', utilizing an Aérospatiale Puma. | The "Mi-24 Hind" seen in the movie is a cosmetically modified Sikorsky S-62. The helicopter appears to be the same one previously seen in ''[[Braddock: Missing in Action III]]'' and ''[[Bulletproof (1988)|Bulletproof]]'', albeit fitted with more extensive and slightly more convincing modifications this time; it has now been fitted with slightly larger, more sturdy-looking wings, incorporating large faux engine intakes at the wing roots and additional winglets at the tip. The longer wings have allowed for an extra rocket pod to be added on either side, increasing the total number from four to six (which is in fact two more than the real Hind could carry beneath its wings). The non-functional side-mounted cannon on the earlier version has been removed and replaced with the new acetylene-powered M134 Minigun assembly in the nose, and the helicopter's outrigger floats (containing the main landing gear) have been cosmetically joined to the hull with additional plating. Finally, the helicopter has been painted with a new desert camouflage scheme, as opposed to the plain black with gray hull seen in its previous film appearances. A similar (but far more convincing) "Faux Hind" modification was done to another type of helicopter for the films ''[[Red Dawn (1984)|Red Dawn]]'', ''[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]]'' and ''[[Rambo III]]'', utilizing an Aérospatiale Puma. | ||
[[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The "Hind" attempts to take off.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The "Hind" attempts to take off.]] | ||
[[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Hind prepares to take out a village. In reality, the Hind is usually fitted with four rocket pods, not six.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Hind prepares to take out a village. In reality, the Hind is usually fitted with four rocket pods, not six.]] | ||
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[[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sideview as the Hind searches to Nikolai.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sideview as the Hind searches to Nikolai.]] | ||
[[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Hind sprays deadly chemicals.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionS-62Hind 5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Hind sprays deadly chemicals.]] | ||
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Red Scorpion is a 1989 action film starring Dolph Lundgren as Nikolai Rachenko, a Soviet Spetsnaz-trained agent sent to assist Soviet forces in the putting down of a rebel movement in an African country. Nikolai then finds himself siding with the rebels after being betrayed by his superiors. Directed by Joseph Zito (Missing in Action), the film was produced in South Africa and used the resources of the South African Defense Force for vehicles and weapons (somewhat controversial because this was filmed during the time of apartheid).
The following weapons were used in the film Red Scorpion:
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Rifles / Carbines
Soviet Assault Rifle (mocked up FN FAL)
The large assault rifle used prominently by Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) during the final assault is an FN FAL mocked up to resemble the experimental Soviet Avtomat AO-63 assault rifle. The weapon is also seen being tested by Colonel Zayas (Carmen Argenziano) on the rifle range near the beginning of the film. The FN FAL used in the movie has been modified with twin barrels, a custom stock, the pistol grip from a Vektor SS-77 general purpose machine gun, an enlarged magazine/foregrip and a Lewis gun's drum magazine mounted on top. Upon closer inspection only the lower barrel can actually be seen firing; presumably this is because building a weapon that could fire from two barrels would be a far more difficult modification, and the discrepancy isn't that noticeable on-screen.
Threatening the general with the rifle.
FN FAL
Unmodified FN FAL rifles are seen in the hands of guerilla fighters.
IMI Romat (fitted with grenade launcher)
An Israeli contract FAL "Romat" fitted with a Mk 40 grenade launcher is used by rebel Kallunda Kintash (Al White). It is later taken and used by Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) for much of the final assault on the Soviet camp.
AK-47
After the truck chase, Nikolai is seen with a milled receiver AK-47 that is fitted with a bayonet.
AMD-65
An AMD-65 is used by Rachenko to drunkenly shoot up a bar on the Soviet base so that he can be arrested and subsequently aid guerilla Kallunda Kintash (Al White) in his escape, thereby gaining the trust of the rebels and allowing him to assassinate their leader (in an incredibly convoluted plan that actually involves the deaths of several Soviet soldiers). AMD-65s are also seen being used by various Soviet soldiers/guerillas and by Dewey Ferguson (M. Emmet Walsh).
Vektor R4
Vektor R4 rifles are used by the Angolan troops.
Mosin-Nagant M44
Mosin-Nagant M44 carbines (without the bayonet) are seen in the hands of African guerillas.
SKS M59/66
Several Rebels are seen with Yugoslavian M59/66 variants of the SKS. Interestingly enough, the rifles have their bayonets removed.
Shotguns
South African Musler 12 Gauge Tactical Action
A shotgun with extended mag tube and sawed-off stock is seen in the hands of Krasnov (Brion James), Soviet Military Policemen, as well as Dewey Ferguson (M. Emmet Walsh) during the road chase. As this film was produced in South Africa, the shotgun is likely a 12 Gauge Musler, a South African-manufactured shotgun similar in appearance to the Mossberg 500. A Musler fitted with a full stock is used by Nikolai when he and the rebels make a final assault.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun (which would never be used by Soviet forces) is seen mounted on a Soviet Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Vektor SS-77
A South African Vektor SS-77 machine gun is seen mounted on an armored vehicle during the road chase, and also on a motorcycle and sidecar being ridden by Cuban troops.
RPK
RPKs are used by various Soviet and Cuban troops. Lt. Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) takes one and uses it during the ambush at the oasis.
M134 Minigun
What appears to be an M134 minigun can be seen mounted in the nose of the Sikorsky S-62 "Hind gunship". Upon closer inspection, this appears to be a mockup as the barrel cluster seems to be fused to the fuselage of the helicopter and therefore could not possibly rotate. Furthermore, it seems to fire from each of these stationary barrels in sequence (with acetylene-powered muzzle blasts), rather than always firing from the barrel in the uppermost position as a real minigun would. It is most likely an acetylene-powered mock-up, although it is difficult to tell for sure as it is never seen firing in close-up.
Degtyaryov DT Machine Gun
A DT machine gun is seen firing from the hull of a Soviet-manufactured T-34/85 tank. While this tank (and the DT machine gun) had long since been taken out of Soviet service by the time the film was made, some “Client States” still had such outdated armor; both Angola and Cuba continued to retain T-34s in second-line or reserve roles.
Submachine Guns
PPSh41
Also seen wielded by the African guerillas is the PPSh41 submachine gun.
Handguns
Colt Combat Commander
What appears to be a Colt Combat Commander is seen the hands of the Cuban officer and General Vortek (T.P. McKenna). It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet Tokarev TT-33, as Cuban officers would've never been issued a handgun of American manufacture.
Other
M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle
An M40 Recoilless Rifle is seen mounted on a Land Rover and used by Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) during the assault on the joint Soviet/Cuban military camp.
Mk 40 grenade launcher
A MK 40 grenade launcher is seen underslung on the Israeli IMI Romat used by Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) and Kallunda Kintash (Al White). Rachenko fires the launcher several times during the assault on the Soviet base at the end of the film, using both high explosive grenades and buckshot rounds. However, he is never once shown reloading it and consequently manages to fire off six rounds from the single-shot launcher!
RPG-7
An RPG-7 launcher is used by a Czech tank gunner during the escape of Kallunda Kintash (Al White), although curiously it is not loaded with a warhead!
RKG-3
A mockup of an RKG-3 anti-tank grenade is wielded by Colonel Zayas (Carmen Argenziano) before getting his arm blown off by Nikolai Rachenko.
M26 Hand Grenade
During the truck chase, Kallunda cuts a belt of grenades off of an unconscious soldier. These appear to be M26 Hand Grenades.
Magnetic Grenade
At the end of the truck chase, Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) places what appears to be a magnetic grenade based on an SPM Limpet Mine onto the truck's fuel tank to destroy it.
Flamethrower
Custom flamethrowers are used by Soviet troops to 'cleanse' a tribal village in a scene in the extended cut.
Trivia
"Faux" Mil Mi-24 "Hind" Gunship
The "Mi-24 Hind" seen in the movie is a cosmetically modified Sikorsky S-62. The helicopter appears to be the same one previously seen in Braddock: Missing in Action III and Bulletproof, albeit fitted with more extensive and slightly more convincing modifications this time; it has now been fitted with slightly larger, more sturdy-looking wings, incorporating large faux engine intakes at the wing roots and additional winglets at the tip. The longer wings have allowed for an extra rocket pod to be added on either side, increasing the total number from four to six (which is in fact two more than the real Hind could carry beneath its wings). The non-functional side-mounted cannon on the earlier version has been removed and replaced with the new acetylene-powered M134 Minigun assembly in the nose, and the helicopter's outrigger floats (containing the main landing gear) have been cosmetically joined to the hull with additional plating. Finally, the helicopter has been painted with a new desert camouflage scheme, as opposed to the plain black with gray hull seen in its previous film appearances. A similar (but far more convincing) "Faux Hind" modification was done to another type of helicopter for the films Red Dawn, Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rambo III, utilizing an Aérospatiale Puma.
