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''Generation Kill'' is a six part miniseries that premiered on HBO in the summer of 2008. It is based on the book of the same name by Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright, who was embedded with the Marines of the First Reconnaisance Battalion during the initial stages of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. | |||
''The following weapons are featured in the miniseries ''Generation Kill'':'' | |||
=Assault Rifles= | |||
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== [[AK-47|Kalashnikov variants]] == | |||
[[AK-47|Kalashnikov rifles]] are used by Iraqi soldiers, civilians and even American Marines, in particular one platoon commander, Captain Dave 'Captain America' McGraw (Eric Nenniger). | |||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill AK.jpg|thumb|500px|none|'Captain America' picks up an AKMS from a dead Iraqi soldier, adding to his collection of Kalashnikovs.]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill AKb.jpg|thumb|500px|none|'Captain America' firing his AKMS during the capture of the abandoned enemy airfield (Episode 3).]] | |||
[[Image:GKAK.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"Hey Captain, where'd you get that nice-looking AK?"]] | |||
== [[Remington 700#M40 Sniper Rifle|M40A1 sniper rifle]] == | |||
The [[Remington 700#M40 Sniper Rifle|M40A1 sniper rifle]] is used by Scout Sniper Sgt. Larry Shawn "Pappy" Patrick ([[Josh Barrett]]) to eliminate an enemy RPG team in episode 2. | |||
[[Image:M40a1standard-1-.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Remington M40 sniper rifle 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill M40.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sgt. Patrick prepares to fire his M40A1.]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill SEAL Team.png|thumb|600px|none|A SEAL team in "Bomb in the Garden" engages pedestrians from the factory office.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
== [[FN Minimi|M249 SAW Paratrooper]] == | == [[FN Minimi|M249 SAW Paratrooper]] == | ||
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[[Image:GenKill SAW3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine UH-1 with door-mounted M249 Paras.]] | [[Image:GenKill SAW3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine UH-1 with door-mounted M249 Paras.]] | ||
== [[PKM]] == | |||
[[PKM]] machine guns are used by the Iraqi forces throughout the miniseries, sometimes mounted on tripods. | |||
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|400px|none|PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54R]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill PKM.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An abandoned PKM machine gun, mounted on a tripod.]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill PKMb.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Colbert approaches a dead Iraqi soldier and his PKM.]] | |||
=Heavy Weapons= | |||
== [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] == | == [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] == | ||
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[[Image:Genkill M2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Corporal Gabe Garza mans a Browning M2 HB machine gun.]] | [[Image:Genkill M2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Corporal Gabe Garza mans a Browning M2 HB machine gun.]] | ||
[[Image:Genkill M2b.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Garza watches a roadblock at night with his NVG's.]] | [[Image:Genkill M2b.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Garza watches a roadblock at night with his NVG's.]] | ||
== [[M136 AT4]] == | |||
[[M136 AT4]] anti-tank weapons are carried by the Humvees and are later seen at the main Marine base in Baghdad, but are never used. | |||
[[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill AT4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sgt. Colbert in front of a row of AT-4's.]] | |||
== [[M203 grenade launcher]] == | == [[M203 grenade launcher]] == | ||
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[[Image:GKmk19a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|Sgt. Rudy Reyes and Sgt."Pappy" Patrick check out the Mk.19 on their Humvee]] | [[Image:GKmk19a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|none|Sgt. Rudy Reyes and Sgt."Pappy" Patrick check out the Mk.19 on their Humvee]] | ||
== [[RPG-7]] == | |||
[[RPG-7]] launchers are used by some Iraqi Feyadeen during their attempts to attack the invading American forces. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 70mm]] | |||
[[Image:Genkill_RPG.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A dead Iraqi Feyadeen fighter with a RPG-7.]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
== [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|M9 Pistol]] == | == [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|M9 Pistol]] == | ||
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=Shotguns= | |||
== Remington 870 == | == Remington 870 == | ||
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=Other= | |||
[[ | == [[M18A1 Claymore]] == | ||
[[M18A1 Claymore|M18A1 Claymores]] are mounted on the barricades as part of the Marine roadblock at Al-Hayy in Episode 4. | |||
[[ | [[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine]] | ||
[[Image:Genkill claymore.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Christopher Holsey sets a claymore on some concertina wire at a roadblock.]] | |||
== Recoiless Rifles == | == Recoiless Rifles == | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 26 September 2009
Generation Kill is a six part miniseries that premiered on HBO in the summer of 2008. It is based on the book of the same name by Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright, who was embedded with the Marines of the First Reconnaisance Battalion during the initial stages of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.
The following weapons are featured in the miniseries Generation Kill:
Assault Rifles
M4A1 Carbine
M4A1 Carbines are used by many Recon Marines in the series, including Corporal Josh Ray Person (James Ransone) and Sergeant Brad 'Iceman' Colbert (Alexander Skarsgard). Some are outfitted with the M203 Grenade Launcher. The M4s seen in the series all have full quad rails, and some had attachments like PEQ laser modules and and optics. Most are stock with iron sights. Those without M203 launchers mostly have Knights Armament Vertical Grips on the forward rails. Colbert's, which is the most unique of the M4 Carbines in the series, sports an AN/PVS-17 night sight, a M203 grenade launcher, rail covers, PEQ infrared laser modules, and an ERGO grip.
M16A2 Rifle
The M16A2 appears in the hands of numerous characters, including Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick (Stark Sands). The M16A2 is currently being phased out by the newer M16A4, but because the mini-series depicts the Invasion of Iraq in 2003, the M16A2 remained the standard rifle of most Marine units.
Kalashnikov variants
Kalashnikov rifles are used by Iraqi soldiers, civilians and even American Marines, in particular one platoon commander, Captain Dave 'Captain America' McGraw (Eric Nenniger).
M40A1 sniper rifle
The M40A1 sniper rifle is used by Scout Sniper Sgt. Larry Shawn "Pappy" Patrick (Josh Barrett) to eliminate an enemy RPG team in episode 2.
Machine Guns
M249 SAW Paratrooper
American Marines, most notably Lance Corporal Trombley (Billy Lush), carry the paratrooper variant of the M249 SAW throughout the series. The M249 is also seen mounted on Marine UH-1 helicopters.
PKM
PKM machine guns are used by the Iraqi forces throughout the miniseries, sometimes mounted on tripods.
Heavy Weapons
Browning M2HB
Several Browning M2HB machine guns are mounted on the Marines' Humvees, and are often used in conjunction with the Mk. 19 grenade launchers to assault Iraqi positions.
M136 AT4
M136 AT4 anti-tank weapons are carried by the Humvees and are later seen at the main Marine base in Baghdad, but are never used.
M203 grenade launcher
The M203 grenade launcher is usually carried by the Marine team leaders and officers, including Sergeant Brad Colbert and Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick. In episodes 5 and 6, the M203s are used to launch blue smoke grenades in an attempt to prevent accidental shootings at roadblocks.
Mk 19 grenade launcher
The Mk 19 grenade launcher is mounted on Sergeant Colbert's Humvee and is often used to demolish enemy strongpoints.
RPG-7
RPG-7 launchers are used by some Iraqi Feyadeen during their attempts to attack the invading American forces.
Handguns
M9 Pistol
A few Marines (including Gunnery Sgt. Wynn) were seen with holstered M9 pistols.
Shotguns
Remington 870
A Remington 870 shotgun is carried by Meesh (Nabil Elouahabi), the Marine recon battalion's Iraqi translator.
Other
M18A1 Claymore
M18A1 Claymores are mounted on the barricades as part of the Marine roadblock at Al-Hayy in Episode 4.
Recoiless Rifles
After the recon Marines successfully capture a strategic bridge in Episode 5, the surrendering Syrian irregulars can be seen abandoning recoiless rifles and heavy mortars.
