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==Norinco Type 56== | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
VC are seen carrying [[Norinco Type 56]] assault rifles as they search for Cronauer in the jungle. | VC guerrillas are seen carrying early model [[Norinco Type 56]] assault rifles as they search for Cronauer in the jungle. At least one VC has a Type 56 AK with a bayonet lug, however it lacks the stick bayonet. | ||
[[Image:Chinese-type56-kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Chinese-type56-kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:GMV 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:GMV 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A group of VC guerrillas walk towards the sound of explosions armed with Type 56 rifles. Note the hooded front sight(s).]] | ||
[[Image:GMV 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:GMV 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The leading VC holds his Type 56 while giving hand signals to his comrades. These rifles are early M22 models as noted by their milled receivers.]] | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 21 July 2023
The following weapons were used in the film Good Morning Vietnam:
M16A1
M16A1s are carried by American troops throughout the film.
M60 machine gun
M60 machine gun is seen on Navy PBR's as well as in Army guard towers.
M60D
M60D machine guns are mounted on the Marine Huey that picks up Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) and Edward Garlick (Forest Whitaker).
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HBs are single and double hand mounted on the Navy PBR in the film.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is seen drawn by an American Military Police officer when a restaurant is blown up.
M79 grenade launcher
An M79 grenade launcher is briefly seen in the hands of a U.S. soldier riding on Navy boat.
Norinco Type 56
VC guerrillas are seen carrying early model Norinco Type 56 assault rifles as they search for Cronauer in the jungle. At least one VC has a Type 56 AK with a bayonet lug, however it lacks the stick bayonet.
M1 Carbine
I’m the beginning of the film, a Military Police soldier is seen with a M1 Carbine slung over his shoulder. Near the end of the film, American troops on the airfield are seen carrying M1 Carbines.
