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[[Image:TRats Soldier M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16A2, identified by its heavy barrel, can be seen in the center of the image.]]
[[Image:TRats Soldier M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16A2, identified by its heavy barrel, can be seen in the center of the image.]]
==AK-47==
==Vektor R5 (Modified to Resemble AK-47)==
Several NVA soldiers, including Vo Mai ([[Jane Le]]), carry the [[AK-47]]. It appears to be a Type II model.
NVA soldiers use what appear to be at first glance [[AK-47]] rifles. However, based on their 5.56 magazines and angled Valmet-style receiver design, these rifles are actually [[Galil#Vektor R5|Vektor R5 rifles]] modified to resemble Kalashnikovs. Similar weapons have appeared in other movies made in South Africa, such as ''[[District 9]]'' or ''[[Chris Ryan's Strike Back]]''.
Most NVA soldiers, including Vo Mai ([[Jane Le]]), Huy Tran ([[Scott Ly]]) and Nguyen Van Chien ([[John Wynn]]) use R5s modified to look like the [[AK-47]].
[[Image:AK-47 type II Part DM-ST-89-01131.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type II AK-47. (note stock mounting bracket) with prototype slab sided magazine - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AK-47 type II Part DM-ST-89-01131.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type II AK-47. (note stock mounting bracket) with prototype slab sided magazine - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:TRats VoMai AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vo Mai ([[Jane Le]]) carries an AK-47.]]
[[Image:TRats VoMai AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vo Mai ([[Jane Le]]) carries a faux AK-47.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires an AK-47.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires a faux AK-47.]]
==AKS-47==
[[Image:TRats HuyTran NguyenVanChien NorincoType84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huy Tran ([[Scott Ly]]) and Nguyen Van Chien ([[John Wynn]]) with Vektor R5/AK-47 rifles.]]
An NVA soldier carries what appears to be an [[AK-47|AKS-47]], a cut-down version of the AK-47 fitted with a folding stock.
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen aims his faux AK-47. ]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen loads a magazine.]]
[[Image:TRats HuyTrain Norinco Type 84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huy on patrol with his R5/AK-47.]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen aims his R5/AK-47. Note the angled receiver design and differently shaped indentation that distinguishes the rifle as a R5.]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen fires his R5/AK-47 on semi-automatic mode.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier NorincoType84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A NVA soldier tries to clear a jam on his rifle.]]
[[Image:TRats HuyTrain Norinco Type 84 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huy struggles to load his weapon.]]
===AKS-47===
A NVA soldier is seen with a R5 that has been made to look like an [[AK-47|AKS-47]] with a folding stock.
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AKS-47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires an AKS-47.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AKS-47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier fires an AKS-47.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AKS-47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear view of the folding stock as the NVA soldier is gunned down.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier AKS-47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear view of the folding stock as the NVA soldier is gunned down.]]
==Norinco Type 84S==
Most of the NVA soldiers, including Huy Tran ([[Scott Ly]]) and Nguyen Van Chien ([[John Wynn]]), use the anachronistic [[AK-47|Norinco Type 84S]] rifles, rather then the periodically correct Type 56 rifles. Most likely the film crew were unable to obtain enough AK-47's.
[[Image:NorincoType84SRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 84S - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:TRats HuyTran NguyenVanChien NorincoType84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huy Tran ([[Scott Ly]]) and Nguyen Van Chien ([[John Wynn]]) with Norinco Type 84S rifles.]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen aims his Type 84S.]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen loads a magazine into his Type 84S.]]
[[Image:TRats HuyTrain Norinco Type 84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huy on patrol with his Type 84S.]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen aims his Type 84S.]]
[[Image:TRats NguyenVanChien NorincoType84 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nguyen fires his Type 84S on semi-automatic mode.]]
[[Image:TRats NVASoldier NorincoType84.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier trying to clear a jam in his Type 84S.]]
[[Image:TRats HuyTrain Norinco Type 84 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huy struggles to load his Type 84S.]]
1968 Tunnel Rats is the latest film directed by 'infamous director' Uwe Boll. The film was originally titled Tunnel Rats. The film was screened at film festivals in Canada and Germany and had a limited theatrical run in Los Angeles at the Downtown Independent Theater on December 20th, 2008. The 'official' release date for the film in the U.S. was supposed to be March 13th, 2009, however that release date got pushed back, despite being released elsewhere in the world on DVD. The U.S. DVD was released on Jun 30, 2009.
Like usual, there is a lot to criticize in the film, though the film itself has mixed reviews (some reviewers actually think Boll is getting better(!)) But there was not a lot of thought put into the costuming and gear for the film. Being filmed in South Africa (standing in for Vietnam), American soldiers wear green South African Cotton uniforms (as seen in Red Scorpion in the guise of Russian and Cuban Soldiers), their shoulder patches are bright and not subdued (subdued insignia was common by 1968) and the helmet covers are Woodland BDU, not the Nam leaf pattern which is correct for Vietnam.
The original model M16 are used at the beginning of the film during the Chopper disembarkation by Pvt. Terence Verano (Rocky Marquette) and other soldiers. As with the other rifles in the film, it can be seen on occasion with anachronistic 30-round magazines.
From here up, they are M16A2s. The next four are XM16E1s, and the last one looks like a slab side. - Gunmaster45
M16A2
During the scene where a captured NVA soldier is hung, a soldier can be seen with an anachronistic M16A2 rifles, identified by the heavy barrel. This make wasn't introduced until 1989.
Vektor R5 (Modified to Resemble AK-47)
NVA soldiers use what appear to be at first glance AK-47 rifles. However, based on their 5.56 magazines and angled Valmet-style receiver design, these rifles are actually Vektor R5 rifles modified to resemble Kalashnikovs. Similar weapons have appeared in other movies made in South Africa, such as District 9 or Chris Ryan's Strike Back.
AK-47
Most NVA soldiers, including Vo Mai (Jane Le), Huy Tran (Scott Ly) and Nguyen Van Chien (John Wynn) use R5s modified to look like the AK-47.
AKS-47
A NVA soldier is seen with a R5 that has been made to look like an AKS-47 with a folding stock.
The M60 Machine Gun is used by Pvt. Jim Lidford (Nate Parker) and Pvt. Dean Garraty (Adrian Collins). A soldier uses one during the NVA attack on the base camp. Note that every operator fires it one handed - a difficult feat.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted in the camp perimeter. The gunner is killed before he can use it.
Pvt. Jonathon Porterson (Garikayi Mutambirwa) uses a M67 Grenade Launcher during patrol; he switches to a Colt M1911A1 for the rest of the movie, which he spends in the tunnels.
Unknown Flamethrower
An NVA soldier picks up an Unknown Flamethrower model form a dead US Soldier, using it against other GI's during the attack on the camp.
Grenades
M26 Hand Grenade
Lt. Vic Hollowborn (Michael Paré), Pvt. Peter Harris (Mitch Eakins), Pvt. Carl Johnson (Erik Eidem), Pvt. Jonathon Porterson (Garikayi Mutambirwa) and Pvt. Jim Lidford (Nate Parker) all carry or use the M26 Hand Grenade at various points in the film. An M26 Grenade is also seen as part of an NVA booby trap in the tunnels.
M7 CS Gas Grenade
The M7 CS Gas Grenade is used by the US Tunnel Rats to clear the way for their entry in the tunnel systems. Sporting and using the M7 are Cpl. Dan Green (Wilson Bethel), Pvt. Peter Harris (Mitch Eakins), Pvt. Carl Johnson (Erik Eidem) and Pvt. Terence Verano (Rocky Marquette).