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'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Battlefield Earth'':''' | '''The following weapons appear in the film ''Battlefield Earth'':''' | ||
[[Image:Battlefield earth poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Battlefield Earth'' (2000)]] | [[Image:Battlefield earth poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Battlefield Earth'' (2000)]] | ||
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== Colt | == Colt Model 733 == | ||
The [[M16 rifle series|Colt | The [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 733]] carbine appears in the film in the hands of Johnny "Goodboy" Tyler ([[Barry Pepper]]) when he's supervising fellow humans at Fort Hood organizing an attack against the Psychlo aliens occupying Earth. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Model 733 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BFEM733 1.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Johnny "Goodboy" Tyler inspects a Colt Model 733 carbine at Fort Hood]] | |||
==M16A1 Rifle== | |||
Several [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifles]] can be seen in the film, first seen among the supplies taken from Fort Hood, later in the hands of some of the humans that battle the Psychlos. | |||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm with 20-round magazine]] | |||
[[Image:BFEM16A1 1.JPG|thumb|none|400px|A human resistance fighter stores an M16A1 along with other supplies for the battle against the Psychlos]] | |||
[[Image:BFEM16A1 2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|A human resistance fighter waves an M16A1 in the air during the battle against the Psychlos]] | |||
== Colt 9mm SMG == | == Colt 9mm SMG == | ||
Many of the humans involved in the battle against the Psychlos can be seen armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt 9mm Submachine Gun|Colt 9mm SMG's]], seemingly having the front sight and muzzle brake removed. Some of them also have lengthened barrels to accomodate the mounting of M203 grenade launchers, as described below. | |||
[[Image:Colt-9mm--SMG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 9mm SMG 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Colt-9mm--SMG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 9mm SMG 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:BFE9mmSMG.JPG|thumb|none|400px|A human resistance fighter fires a Colt 9mm SMG during the final battle (note the deleted front sight and muzzle brake)]] | |||
[[Image:BFE9mmSMGM203.JPG|thumb|none|400px|A human resistance fighter fires a Colt 9mm SMG fitted with an M203 grenade launcher at the Psychlos]] | |||
== M203 Grenade Launcher == | |||
Some of the humans battling the Psychlos can be seen using M16A1 rifles and Colt 9mm SMG's fitted with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s during the final battle. The mounting of the M203 on the Colt SMG is rather odd combination, very rarely seen in films. | |||
[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm]] | |||
[[Image:BFEM16M203.JPG|thumb|none|400px|The human resistance fighters on the far-right and background left can be seen holding M16A1 rifles fitted with M203 grenade launchers]] | |||
[[Image:BFE9mmSMGM203 2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|The same human resistance fighter as above is slain by a Psychlo while holding his Colt 9mm SMG/M203 combo]] | |||
== Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle == | == Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle == | ||
During the battle against the Psychlos, Carlos ([[Kim Coates]]) destroys a Psychlo flying machine using a [[Carl Gustav recoilless rifle]], the weapon incorrectly shown being used as a surface to air missile. Carlos later uses one to shatter the massive dome over the city, resulting in the deaths of the Psychlos who are unable to breathe in Earth's atmosphere. | During the battle against the Psychlos, Carlos ([[Kim Coates]]) destroys a Psychlo flying machine using a [[Carl Gustav recoilless rifle]], the weapon incorrectly shown being used as a surface to air homing missile. Carlos later uses one to shatter the massive dome over the city, resulting in the deaths of the Psychlos who are unable to breathe in Earth's atmosphere. | ||
[[Image:Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Carl Gustav recoilless rifle 84mm]] | [[Image:Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Carl Gustav recoilless rifle 84mm]] | ||
[[Image:BFECG 1.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Carlos takes aim at a Psychlo flying machine with a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle]] | |||
[[Image:BFECG 2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Carlos holding the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle seconds before noticing another Psychlo flying machine behind him]] | |||
[[Image:BFECG 3.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Carlos prepares to sacrifice himself by firing the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle at the damaged dome]] | |||
== ARWEN 37 == | == ARWEN 37 == | ||
During the battle, Chrissy ([[Sabine Karsenti]]) can be seen engaging the Psychlos with an [[ARWEN 37]], the weapon being depicted as firing high-explosive grenades. | During the battle, Chrissy ([[Sabine Karsenti]]) can be seen engaging the Psychlos with an [[ARWEN 37]], the weapon being covered in Hollywood embellishments and depicted as firing high-explosive grenades. | ||
[[Image:Arwen 37.JPG|thumb|none|350px|ARWEN 37 37mm]] | [[Image:Arwen 37.JPG|thumb|none|350px|ARWEN 37 37mm]] | ||
[[Image:BFEARWEN.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Chrissy wielding her ARWEN 37 during the battle against the Psychlos]] | |||
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Revision as of 21:05, 16 August 2010
The following weapons appear in the film Battlefield Earth:
Colt Model 733
The Colt Model 733 carbine appears in the film in the hands of Johnny "Goodboy" Tyler (Barry Pepper) when he's supervising fellow humans at Fort Hood organizing an attack against the Psychlo aliens occupying Earth.
M16A1 Rifle
Several M16 rifles can be seen in the film, first seen among the supplies taken from Fort Hood, later in the hands of some of the humans that battle the Psychlos.
Colt 9mm SMG
Many of the humans involved in the battle against the Psychlos can be seen armed with Colt 9mm SMG's, seemingly having the front sight and muzzle brake removed. Some of them also have lengthened barrels to accomodate the mounting of M203 grenade launchers, as described below.
M203 Grenade Launcher
Some of the humans battling the Psychlos can be seen using M16A1 rifles and Colt 9mm SMG's fitted with M203 grenade launchers during the final battle. The mounting of the M203 on the Colt SMG is rather odd combination, very rarely seen in films.
Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle
During the battle against the Psychlos, Carlos (Kim Coates) destroys a Psychlo flying machine using a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle, the weapon incorrectly shown being used as a surface to air homing missile. Carlos later uses one to shatter the massive dome over the city, resulting in the deaths of the Psychlos who are unable to breathe in Earth's atmosphere.
ARWEN 37
During the battle, Chrissy (Sabine Karsenti) can be seen engaging the Psychlos with an ARWEN 37, the weapon being covered in Hollywood embellishments and depicted as firing high-explosive grenades.
