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Revision as of 08:25, 21 October 2008
The following are the weapons seen and used in Generation Kill is an HBO miniseries about Marines in Iraq.
Colt M4A1
M4A1 Carbine is used by many Recon Marines in the series, including Corporal Josh Ray Person (James Ransone) and Brad 'Iceman' Colbert (Alexander Skarsgard). Some are outfitted with the M203 Grenade Launcher. The M4s seen in the series all have full quad rails. Some had attachments like laser. PEQs and and optics. Most are stock with iron sights.
M16A2
The M16A2 makes it's appearance in the hands of numerous characters to include Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick (who has an M203 Grenade Launcher attached). The M16A2 is currently being phased out by the newer M16A4. During the Invasion of Iraq the M16A4 had started to replace the M16A2 in Army and Marine units, therefore not all units received the M16A4.
SAW
American Marines, most notably Lance Corporal Trombley (Billy Lush), carry the paratrooper variant of the M249 SAW throughout the series.
Browning M2
Seen on mounted on HUMVEEs
M203
Mk. 19 AGL
The Mk.19 Automatic Grenade Launcher is mounted on Sergeant Colbert's Humvee and is often used to demolish enemy strongpoints.
Remington 870
Seen in the hands of an Iraqi translator.
RPG
RPG-7 launchers are used by some Iraqi Feyadeen during their attempts to attack the invading American forces.
M40A1
The M40A1 sniper rifle is used by Scout Sniper Larry Shawn "Pappy" Patrick (Josh Barrett) to eliminate an enemy RPG team in episode 2.
AK variants
Seen in used by Iraqi soldiers, civilians and even in the hands of American Marines in particular one platoon commander, Captain Dave 'Captain America' McGraw (Eric Nenniger).
PKM
PKM machine guns are used by the Iraqi forces throughout the miniseries, sometimes mounted on tripods.
M9
A few Marines were seen with these holstered.