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=Rifles / Carbines= | =Rifles / Carbines= | ||
==Colt Model 727== | ==Colt Model 727== | ||
Many of the Delta Force operators are equipped with the [[Colt Model 727]] fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and Surefire flashlights, with some of the carbines also having camouflage paint schemes. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Tim "Grizz" Martin ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Model 727. | Many of the Delta Force operators are equipped with the [[Colt Model 727]] fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and Surefire flashlights, with some of the carbines also having camouflage paint schemes. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Tim "Grizz" Martin ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Model 727. In actuality, the [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] would've been the carbines used by Delta during Operation Gothic Serpent. The [[Colt Model 727]] would've been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta. | ||
In actuality, the [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] would've been the carbines used by Delta during Operation Gothic Serpent. The [[Colt Model 727]] would've been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta. | |||
In the film, most of the Model 727 carbines are anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint M68 CCO reflex sights (which was not standardized until 17 March 1995). During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the Aimpoint 5000 reflex sight. | In the film, most of the Model 727 carbines are anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint M68 CCO reflex sights (which was not standardized until 17 March 1995). During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the Aimpoint 5000 reflex sight. | ||
[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 727 ('M16A2 Carbine') - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 727 ('M16A2 Carbine') - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M733.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SSG Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]) with a [[Colt Model 727]] carbine equipped with a M68 reflex sight. A Surefire flashlight pressure switch is taped to the carbine's handguard.]] | [[Image:BHD-M733.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SSG Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]) with a [[Colt Model 727]] carbine equipped with a M68 reflex sight. A Surefire flashlight pressure switch is taped to the carbine's handguard.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|''"Hey, who's hungry?!"'' | [[Image:BHDM4-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|''"Hey, who's hungry?!"'' <BR> SFC "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]) with a camouflage painted Model 727 carbine equipped with a SureFire flashlight (with pressure switch taped to the carbine's handguard) during the "aerial target shooting" scene. ]] | ||
[[Image:BHD003.jpg|thumb|none|601px|"Grizz" Martin ([[Kim Coates]]) with a Model 727 from a deleted scene later included in the '''''Black Hawk Down Extended Cut'''''.]] | [[Image:BHD003.jpg|thumb|none|601px|"Grizz" Martin ([[Kim Coates]]) with a Model 727 from a deleted scene later included in the '''''Black Hawk Down Extended Cut'''''.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M733-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) with a Model 727.]] | [[Image:BHD-M733-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) with a Model 727.]] | ||
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==Colt M4== | ==Colt M4== | ||
For several of the sequences that involved stuntwork, a number of non-firing rubber prop [[ | For several of the sequences that involved stuntwork, a number of non-firing rubber prop [[M4 Carbine]]s are seen in the hands of the operators. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Captain Mike Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) points out the fact that the selector switch on the carbine carried by SFC "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]) isn't set to "SAFE" when on base, who then replies, ''"This is my safety"'', and bends his trigger finger. | [[Image:BHDM4-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Captain Mike Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) points out the fact that the selector switch on the carbine carried by SFC "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]) isn't set to "SAFE" when on base, who then replies, ''"This is my safety"'', and bends his trigger finger. The selector switch appears to be molded into the receiver, making it likely this is actually a rubber stunt prop. (The book states Hoot had just cleared the chamber and pulled the trigger before inserting the magazine, making it unable to engage the safety due to the hammer being down.)]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Delta operator with a rubber stunt M4 Carbine.]] | [[Image:BHDM4-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Delta operator with a rubber stunt M4 Carbine.]] | ||
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==M16A2== | ==M16A2== | ||
Most of the Rangers, including SSG Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) are armed with [[M16A2 | Most of the Rangers, including SSG Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) can be seen briefly using an M16A2, alongside his [[M14]]. Also, when CPT Steele tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper the Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. | ||
It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - The [[Colt Model 727]] also would've been used by them. Despite the movie's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would've used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics. | It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - The [[Colt Model 727]] also would've been used by them. Despite the movie's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would've used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics. | ||
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===Special=== | ===Special=== | ||
[[Image:BHD1Arm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Delta actor as above shows [[M16A2]]'s in the movie armory, the one he's holding fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | [[Image:BHD1Arm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Delta actor as above shows [[M16A2]]'s in the movie armory, the one he's holding fitted with an [[M203 grenade launcher]].]] | ||
==M14== | ==M14== | ||
The [[M14 | The [[M14|M14 Rifle]] is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M21.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFC Shughart fires his M14. This shot appears to have been reversed. Note how the bolt and the battery slot on the Aimpoint is on the left side, not the right. Also see how Shughart and Gordon (off-shot) are right-handed in the other shots except for this one.]] | [[Image:BHD-M21.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFC Shughart fires his M14. This shot appears to have been reversed. Note how the bolt and the battery slot on the Aimpoint is on the left side, not the right. Also see how Shughart and Gordon (off-shot) are right-handed in the other shots except for this one.]] | ||
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==Norinco Type 56== | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
A full stock [[Norinco Type 56]] is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted [[AKM]]-style muzzle brake added on. | A full stock [[Norinco Type 56]] is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted [[AKM]]-style muzzle brake added on. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 with 'pig sticker' type bayonet - 7.62x39mm | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 with 'pig sticker' type bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali smacks Mike Durant across the face with a Norinco Type 56.]] | [[Image:BHDType56.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali smacks Mike Durant across the face with a Norinco Type 56.]] | ||
==Norinco Type 56-1== | ==Norinco Type 56-1== | ||
The vast majority of the Somali gunmen are armed with the [[Norinco Type 56-1]] assault rifle, which is a Chinese derivative of the [[AKS-47]]/[[AKMS]]. They are identified by the hooded front sights, which only Chinese Kalashnikov rifles have. At one point in the film, one of the soldiers can be seen removing the magazine from a discarded Type 56-1 and stuffing it in an empty pouch. Whether this was done to take back a souvenir or for some other reason is not known. | |||
[[Image:Type56S.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Type56S.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1.]] | [[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1.]] | ||
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==GE M134 Minigun== | ==GE M134 Minigun== | ||
The MH-60 Black Hawks in the film are armed with [[M134 Minigun|GE M134D Minigun]]s mounted as doorguns. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75" rockets, are seen as the armament of the AH-6 Little Birds. The Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters were provided for the film by the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and the weapons mounted are the actual armaments. | The MH-60 Black Hawks in the film are armed with [[M134 Minigun|GE M134D Minigun]]s mounted as doorguns. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75" rockets, are seen as the armament of the AH-6 Little Birds. The Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters were provided for the film by the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and the weapons mounted are the actual armaments. One of the pilots seen in the film (Keith Jones) was a veteran of the actual battle. | ||
[[Image:GAU-17A HH60.jpg|thumb|none|300px|General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun. The US Army uses a similarly-configured minigun for its helicopters, but do not utilize the GAU designation.]] | [[Image:GAU-17A HH60.jpg|thumb|none|300px|General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun. The US Army uses a similarly-configured minigun for its helicopters, but do not utilize the GAU designation.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M134-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A [[M134 Minigun]] on the MH-60 Black Hawk as it transports Rangers and Deltas.]] | [[Image:BHD-M134-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A [[M134 Minigun]] on the MH-60 Black Hawk as it transports Rangers and Deltas.]] | ||
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==DShK== | ==DShK== | ||
Several vehicle mounted Russian [[DShK heavy machine gun]]s appear in several scenes of the film. | Several vehicle-mounted Russian [[DShK heavy machine gun]]s appear in several scenes of the film. | ||
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian DShK - 12.7x109mm]] | [[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian DShK - 12.7x109mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-DSHK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Somali militia leader Mo'alim ([[Razaaq Adoti]]) rides a "technical" mounted with a DShK.]] | [[Image:BHD-DSHK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Somali militia leader Mo'alim ([[Razaaq Adoti]]) rides a "technical" mounted with a DShK.]] | ||
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==Zastava M72== | ==Zastava M72== | ||
One of the Somalis fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an [[ | One of the Somalis fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an [[Zastava M72]], a copy of the [[RPK light machine gun]], identifiable by the stock and handguard design. Another Somali is seen providing suppressing fire on the Rangers and Delta operatives with one when the Delta operators and Rangers try to reach the first Black Hawk crash site. | ||
[[Image:ZastavaM72.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Zastava M72 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ZastavaM72.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Zastava M72 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali fires his Zastava M72 at the downed Black Hawk.]] | [[Image:BHDRPK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali fires his Zastava M72 at the downed Black Hawk.]] | ||
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==PKM== | ==PKM== | ||
A [[ | A [[PKM Machine Gun]] is seen resting on a table in the Somali arms dealer's shop. | ||
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PKM machine gun with early flash-hider - 7.62x54mmR]] | [[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PKM machine gun with early flash-hider - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMAG58-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A PKM sits on the arms dealer's table]] | [[Image:BHDMAG58-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A PKM sits on the arms dealer's table]] | ||
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==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an [[M72 LAW|M72A3 LAW]]. The M72A3 was a | An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an [[M72 LAW|M72A3 LAW]]. The M72A3 was a post-Vietnam improved model of the M72 Rocket, and the last variation used by the U.S. Army. Upgrade versions (up to M72A7) of the LAW are being fielded by the U.S. Navy and USMC as recently as 2007, as well a variant is used by the Canadian Forces and other NATO nations in Afghanistan. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M72.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso takes aims at a technical.]] | [[Image:BHD-M72.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso takes aims at a technical.]] | ||
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==SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle== | ==SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle== | ||
At one point in the film, Aidid's militia begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle]]. A group of Deltas led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot. It's later destroyed by Hoot's team before they join Eversmann's team. Interestingly, according to the audio commentary on the DVD, this incident never happened and was made up for dramatic effect by the writers. | At one point in the film, Aidid's militia begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle]]. A group of Deltas led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot. It's later destroyed by Hoot's team before they join Eversmann's team. Interestingly, according to the audio commentary on the DVD, this incident never happened and was made up for dramatic effect by the writers. | ||
[[File:SPG-9 jeep mount.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPG-9 recoilless rifle, vehicle-mounted - 73mm]] | |||
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[[Image:BHD 010.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Aidid's militia prepare to fire the SPG-9 on the Rangers and Deltas who are holed up at the first crash site.]] | [[Image:BHD 010.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Aidid's militia prepare to fire the SPG-9 on the Rangers and Deltas who are holed up at the first crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 012.jpg|thumb|none|601px|After eliminating the Somali operators, Hoot and another Delta operator prepare to fire the SPG-9 at the militia.]] | [[Image:BHD 012.jpg|thumb|none|601px|After eliminating the Somali operators, Hoot and another Delta operator prepare to fire the SPG-9 at the militia.]] | ||
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==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
While the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] are fitted on most of the Ranger's [[M16A2 Rifle]]s, a couple of actual [[M203 grenade launcher]]s attached to M16A2s are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) who assists Delta in taking out a | While the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] are fitted on most of the Ranger's [[M16A2 Rifle]]s, a couple of actual [[M203 grenade launcher]]s attached to M16A2s are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) who assists Delta in taking out a "technical" that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a second High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade from his M203. | ||
[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M203 Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M203 Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A2 rifle (5.56x45mm) with mounted M203 Grenade Launcher (40x46mm)]] | [[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A2 rifle (5.56x45mm) with mounted M203 Grenade Launcher (40x46mm)]] | ||
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Black Hawk Down is the 2001 feature film adaptation of the non-fiction Mark Bowden book that recounted the events surrounding the ill-fated US mission to capture a Somali warlord in 1993. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film was notable for its depiction of modern US warfare. The film received support from US Department of Defense, who provided extensive training for the actors with members of the US Army Rangers and other Special Forces soldiers to ensure authenticity in addition to allowing access to actual Black Hawk and "Little Bird" helicopters for filming. During the film's production, many of the soldiers and pilots seen were active duty, some of whom were veterans of the actual battle. The film's cast included Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, William Fichtner, and Ewan McGregor.
The following weapons were used in the film Black Hawk Down:
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Rifles / Carbines
Colt Model 727
Many of the Delta Force operators are equipped with the Colt Model 727 fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and Surefire flashlights, with some of the carbines also having camouflage paint schemes. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch (Richard Tyson), Sergeant First Class "Hoot" Gibson (Eric Bana), Master Sergeant Tim "Grizz" Martin (Kim Coates), and SFC Sanderson (William Fichtner) all carry the Model 727. In actuality, the Colt Model 653 and Colt Model 723 would've been the carbines used by Delta during Operation Gothic Serpent. The Colt Model 727 would've been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta.
In the film, most of the Model 727 carbines are anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint M68 CCO reflex sights (which was not standardized until 17 March 1995). During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the Aimpoint 5000 reflex sight.
SFC "Hoot" Gibson (Eric Bana) with a camouflage painted Model 727 carbine equipped with a SureFire flashlight (with pressure switch taped to the carbine's handguard) during the "aerial target shooting" scene.
Colt Model 733
Various Delta Force operators and Army Rangers are equipped with the short-barreled Colt Model 733. Some are standard 733's, while others are customized with camo paint schemes and Aimpoint scopes (similar to the aforementioned Model 727s). Some of the weapons have a XM177-style flash moderator instead of the standard barrel with A2 flash-hider. One particular Model 733 used by Delta MSG Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and later Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Durant (Ron Eldard) is heavily modified with a camouflage paint scheme, M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, weaponlight, and a sound suppressor.
Colt M4
For several of the sequences that involved stuntwork, a number of non-firing rubber prop M4 Carbines are seen in the hands of the operators.
Special
M16A2
Most of the Rangers, including SSG Matt Eversmann (Josh Hartnett) are armed with M16A2 Rifles. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, SFC Randy Shughart (Johnny Strong) can be seen briefly using an M16A2, alongside his M14. Also, when CPT Steele tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper the Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2.
It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - The Colt Model 727 also would've been used by them. Despite the movie's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used Colt Model 653 and Colt Model 723 carbines; the Rangers would've used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.
Special
M14
The M14 Rifle is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart (Johnny Strong), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight.
M16A1
Several M16A1 rifles are seen in the Somali arms dealer's shop and one militia member is seen loading up one. At one point, Rangers can be seen watching a portion of the film The Jerk where a madman is trying to shoot the protagonist using a scoped M16A1.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
The local militia arm themselves with, among many other weapons, Heckler & Koch G3 rifles. Both older variants and newer G3A3 variants are seen in the film. The older variants were previously ID'd as CETME Rifles, which is incorrect - The furniture, magazines, trigger housings and receivers are incorrect for CETMEs. The fixed rear sights, while generally associated with CETMEs, were also used on older-spec G3 rifles; The distinctive (and more commonly seen) H&K adjustable spindle/drum rear sight was only first introduced with the G3A3.
Norinco Type 56
A full stock Norinco Type 56 is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM-style muzzle brake added on.
Norinco Type 56-1
The vast majority of the Somali gunmen are armed with the Norinco Type 56-1 assault rifle, which is a Chinese derivative of the AKS-47/AKMS. They are identified by the hooded front sights, which only Chinese Kalashnikov rifles have. At one point in the film, one of the soldiers can be seen removing the magazine from a discarded Type 56-1 and stuffing it in an empty pouch. Whether this was done to take back a souvenir or for some other reason is not known.
AKS-74U
Mo'alim (Razaaq Adoti), the Somali militia leader, carries an AKS-74U as his weapon of choice, first seen picking it up and inspecting it before heading into battle, then firing a burst into the air to break up the mob attacking CWO3 Mike Durant before announcing that he was to be taken alive as a prisoner.
SVD Dragunov
When Hoot (Eric Bana) is in the Somali town, he passes the arms dealer, who has an SVD Dragunov on display.
Machine Guns
M60
Ranger Specialist Shawn Nelson (Ewen Bremner) can be seen carrying an M60 machine gun as his standard weapon. A mounted M60 is also seen and fired from at least one of the Humvees in the extraction convoy. Some of the Somalis can be seen using them as well.
Special
FN Minimi
Several Rangers can be seen carrying FN Minimis throughout the film, standing in for the M249-E1 SAW. It is also the weapon used by Specialist Lance Twombly (Tom Hardy) to accidentally deafen Nelson when he fires it too close to his head. The Minimis are also fitted with circular 200-round cloth ammo bags instead of hard plastic drums. At one point a Somali shoots at Twombly and hits one of his ammo drums causing the ammo to cook off and burn him, though he's able to get rid of it before he's seriously harmed.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is fielded by the US Army on their HMMWVs, the U.N. forces on their APCs, and the Somali militia on their technicals in the film. The opening shots of the film feature Somali militiamen slaughtering a gathered crowd at a food distribution center with the powerful .50 cal.
GE M134 Minigun
The MH-60 Black Hawks in the film are armed with GE M134D Miniguns mounted as doorguns. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75" rockets, are seen as the armament of the AH-6 Little Birds. The Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters were provided for the film by the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and the weapons mounted are the actual armaments. One of the pilots seen in the film (Keith Jones) was a veteran of the actual battle.
DShK
Several vehicle-mounted Russian DShK heavy machine guns appear in several scenes of the film.
Zastava M72
One of the Somalis fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an Zastava M72, a copy of the RPK light machine gun, identifiable by the stock and handguard design. Another Somali is seen providing suppressing fire on the Rangers and Delta operatives with one when the Delta operators and Rangers try to reach the first Black Hawk crash site.
PKM
A PKM Machine Gun is seen resting on a table in the Somali arms dealer's shop.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant (Ron Eldard), the MH-60 Black Hawk pilot of Super Six-Four, is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with a slim handgrip and uses it to defend himself after he's shot down. The MP5 was briefly issued to helicopter crews as a personal defense weapon (PDW), but was discontinued in this role when it was determined its 9x19mm ammo lacked sufficient stopping power against armor-wearing or drug-crazed enemies, as was the case in Somalia. The guns is also briefly used by SFC Randy Shughart before being killed by the overwhelming militia. In the book and real life, the weapons were actually MP5Ks. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper", a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis.
Special
Shotguns
Remington 870
While never used on screen, SFC Sanderson (William Fichtner) can be seen with a customized Remington 870 Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by Charlie Sheen in the movie Navy SEALs. In a deleted scene, SFC Sanderson uses the shotgun to blow the hinges on a door inside the target building. The tail end of this shot is still in the finished movie, although if you haven't seen the deleted scene before it would be hard to spot. In the book, at least one of the Delta operators has an 870 Masterkey attached to his CAR-15.
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 pistol is seen used by the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. The weapon is most notably seen in the hands of Gordon and Shughart as the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site and are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Delta Force MSG Wex (Kim Coates) can be seen at the firing range with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film.
Tokarev TT-33
A Somali militiaman uses a Tokarev TT-33 to kill SFC Shughart (Johnny Strong) at the second crash site. It should be noted that the militiaman fires 11 shots, which is 3 more than the TT-33's 8-round magazine.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS pistol (standing in for the Beretta M9) is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of Lieutenant Colonel McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself.
Launchers
RPG-7
The Russian-manufactured RPG-7 launcher features prominently in the film as the weapon which brings down a pair of MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. In one scene inspired by an actual event, a projectile from an RPG-7 strikes PVT Kowalewski (Brendan Sexton III), the driver of one of the M35 'deuce and a half' trucks in the convoy commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Danny McKnight (Tom Sizemore). The warhead fails to detonate, impaling the luckless soldier instead. At least one of the RPG-7s used in the film was a rare live and registered example owned by Movie Gun Services.
Norinco Type 69 RPG
Along with the RPG-7s mentioned above, Chinese Norinco Type 69 RPG launchers are also used by the militia. The Type 69's also seem to be loaded with PG-7VL rockets instead of the more commonly-seen PG-7VM rockets, distinguished by the larger warhead.
M72 LAW
An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an M72A3 LAW. The M72A3 was a post-Vietnam improved model of the M72 Rocket, and the last variation used by the U.S. Army. Upgrade versions (up to M72A7) of the LAW are being fielded by the U.S. Navy and USMC as recently as 2007, as well a variant is used by the Canadian Forces and other NATO nations in Afghanistan.
SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle
At one point in the film, Aidid's militia begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an SPG-9 recoilless rifle. A group of Deltas led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot. It's later destroyed by Hoot's team before they join Eversmann's team. Interestingly, according to the audio commentary on the DVD, this incident never happened and was made up for dramatic effect by the writers.
Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher
Many of the Rangers' M16A2s are fitted with Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers, standing in for the M203 grenade launcher. Most notably seen in the hands of SGT Ruiz (Enrique Murciano) of CPT Steele's (Jason Isaacs) unit. See the Cobray launcher page for a guide on telling them apart.
M203 Grenade Launcher
While the Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers are fitted on most of the Ranger's M16A2 Rifles, a couple of actual M203 grenade launchers attached to M16A2s are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes (Ewan McGregor) who assists Delta in taking out a "technical" that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a second High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade from his M203.
Grenades
M67 Hand Grenade
While loading up for the assault, Hoot (Eric Bana) is seen taping up the pins and spoons on some M67 fragmentation hand grenades. SFC Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down.
AN/M14 Incendiary Grenade
There are several appearances in the film of AN/M14 incendiary grenades; used by Deltas to destroy sensitive equipment at both Black Hawk crash sites, as well as to destroy the SPG-9 recoilless rifle mentioned above once Hoot and his team are done with it. Another one can be seen sitting on a table when Hoot is loading up.
