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[[Image:Battle_Los_Angeles_New-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Battle: Los Angeles'' (2011)]] | [[Image:Battle_Los_Angeles_New-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Battle: Los Angeles'' (2011)]] | ||
''Battle: Los Angeles'' (also known as ''World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles'') is a 2011 science fiction war film starring [[Aaron Eckhart]] as a Staff Sergeant who | ''Battle: Los Angeles'' (also known as ''World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles'') is a 2011 science fiction war film starring [[Aaron Eckhart]] as a Staff Sergeant who is part of a Marine task force assigned to rescue the remaining survivors left in the city of Los Angeles devastated from an alien invasion. The film was made with the cooperation with the Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps, who supplied the production with authentic armor and aircraft. Also co-starring are [[Michelle Rodriguez]], [[Bridget Moynahan]], and [[Michael Peña]]. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Battle: Los Angeles'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Battle: Los Angeles'':''' | ||
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== Beretta 92FS == | == Beretta 92FS == | ||
Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) | Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) is notably seen firing their Beretta 92FS (used as the substitute for the Military M9) at the alien soldiers during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.]] | ||
==Colt M4A1== | ==Colt M4A1== | ||
The Colt [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The rifle is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) and members of the 40th Infantry Division (CA ARNG) are also seen with M4's. The Marines' M4A1 rifles appear to be fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4's. The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. | The Colt [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The rifle is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) and members of the 40th Infantry Division (CA ARNG) are also seen with M4's. The Marines' M4A1 rifles appear to be fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4's. The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt M4A1 w/ M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt M4A1 w/ M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BattleLAM401.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Behind Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]), an M4A1 carbine can be seen on the right being carried by Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) in a production still.]] | [[Image:BattleLAM401.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Behind Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]), an M4A1 carbine can be seen on the right being carried by Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) in a production still.]] | ||
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== M16A4== | == M16A4== | ||
The [[M16 rifle series#M16A4 Rifle|M16A4 rifle]] MWS (Modular Weapons System) with RAS Rail System is | The [[M16 rifle series#M16A4 Rifle|M16A4 rifle]] MWS (Modular Weapons System) with RAS Rail System is also carried by various Marines. Joe Rincon ([[Michael Peña]]) is seen using the M16A4 as well. | ||
[[Image:M16A4withANPEQ&ACOG.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) w/ RAS rails installed, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, IRS foregrip, and ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm. This is the U.S.M.C. style setup.]] | [[Image:M16A4withANPEQ&ACOG.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) w/ RAS rails installed, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, IRS foregrip, and ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm. This is the U.S.M.C. style setup.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Private First Class Lenihan ([[Noel Fisher]]) holds his M16A4 at the ready as what appears to be an alien soldier approaches from behind him. It is also interesting to note that prior to the alien hostile sneaking up on PFC Lenihan, that he is seen hurriedly adjusting the nobs on the ACOG. However the nobs themselves are meant to cover the screws used to zero the optic and that there is no variable zoom to the ACOG.]] | [[Image:BLA 18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Private First Class Lenihan ([[Noel Fisher]]) holds his M16A4 at the ready as what appears to be an alien soldier approaches from behind him. It is also interesting to note that prior to the alien hostile sneaking up on PFC Lenihan, that he is seen hurriedly adjusting the nobs on the ACOG. However the nobs themselves are meant to cover the screws used to zero the optic and that there is no variable zoom to the ACOG.]] | ||
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[[Image:BLA 17.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several other U.S. Marines provide overwatch with their M16A4's.]] | [[Image:BLA 17.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several other U.S. Marines provide overwatch with their M16A4's.]] | ||
== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
[[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm grenade launcher is | The [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm grenade launcher is seen used by U.S. Marines as well. The grenade launchers mounted on the M4A1 rifles appear to be shorter M203A1 models, while the ones seen on the M16A4's are the M203. Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is notably seen using his M203 to detonate an explosive during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M4A1 carbine w/ an M203 grenade launcher attached.]] | [[Image:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M4A1 carbine w/ an M203 grenade launcher attached.]] | ||
[[Image:Battle los angeles7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine utilizes his M203 grenade launcher in a battle.]] | [[Image:Battle los angeles7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine utilizes his M203 grenade launcher in a battle.]] | ||
== FN M249 SAW == | == FN M249 SAW == | ||
The [[M249 SAW]] used by the US Marines | The [[M249 SAW]] used by the US Marines as well, some fitted with an ACOG scope. | ||
[[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249 SAW(Squad Automatic Weapon) 5.56x45mm(note heat shield over barrel and bent, finger grooved handle. The FN Minimi lacks these feattures and has a straight 90 degree handle.)]] | [[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249 SAW(Squad Automatic Weapon) 5.56x45mm(note heat shield over barrel and bent, finger grooved handle. The FN Minimi lacks these feattures and has a straight 90 degree handle.)]] | ||
[[Image:Battle_los_angeles5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine is seen shooting at an alien soldier with his M249 SAW.]] | [[Image:Battle_los_angeles5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine is seen shooting at an alien soldier with his M249 SAW.]] | ||
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==M240D Machine Gun== | ==M240D Machine Gun== | ||
The mounted version of [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240 machine guns]] machine gun is visible on the ramp | The mounted version of [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240 machine guns]] machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines. The M240 also appear to be mounted on Marine LAV's as well as the UH-1N Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. Nantz is seen manning the M240 when the Marines commandeer an LAV. | ||
[[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M240D 7.62x51mm NATO vehicle and aircraft-mount version w/ spade grips.]] | [[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M240D 7.62x51mm NATO vehicle and aircraft-mount version w/ spade grips.]] | ||
Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by M1A2 Abrams MBT. | Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by M1A2 Abrams MBT. | ||
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==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Havy Barrel|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun]] is | The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Havy Barrel|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun]] is seen mounted on various Marine Humvee's as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB cal. .50BMG on vehicle mount]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB cal. .50BMG on vehicle mount]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine utilizes a Browning M2HB against a number of alien combatants and an alien crew-served weapon. The Soldier on the left is seen running as a cluster of alien missiles blows up the vehicle he was using as cover.]] | [[Image:BLA 203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine utilizes a Browning M2HB against a number of alien combatants and an alien crew-served weapon. The Soldier on the left is seen running as a cluster of alien missiles blows up the vehicle he was using as cover.]] | ||
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==M242 Bushmaster chaingun== | ==M242 Bushmaster chaingun== | ||
The 25mm [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]] is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel | The 25mm [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]] is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carrier seen throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun 25mm]] | [[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun 25mm]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LAV-25 APC is seen in the background armed with an M242 Bushmaster on the top.]] | [[Image:BLA 21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LAV-25 APC is seen in the background armed with an M242 Bushmaster on the top.]] | ||
==M67 hand grenade== | ==M67 hand grenade== | ||
Nantz is notably seen using an [[M67 hand grenade]] to detonate a gas station. | |||
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 fragmentation grenade]] | [[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 fragmentation grenade]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) throws an M67 grenade towards a gas station in an attempt to lure the unmanned alien gunship drone away.]] | [[Image:BLA 16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) throws an M67 grenade towards a gas station in an attempt to lure the unmanned alien gunship drone away.]] | ||
==M18 smoke grenade== | ==M18 smoke grenade== | ||
M18 smoke | Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station. | ||
[[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|M18 smoke grenade]] | [[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|M18 smoke grenade]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:46, 15 June 2011
Battle: Los Angeles (also known as World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles) is a 2011 science fiction war film starring Aaron Eckhart as a Staff Sergeant who is part of a Marine task force assigned to rescue the remaining survivors left in the city of Los Angeles devastated from an alien invasion. The film was made with the cooperation with the Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps, who supplied the production with authentic armor and aircraft. Also co-starring are Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, and Michael Peña.
The following weapons were used in the film Battle: Los Angeles:
Beretta 92FS
Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) is notably seen firing their Beretta 92FS (used as the substitute for the Military M9) at the alien soldiers during the final battle.
Colt M4A1
The Colt M4A1 carbine is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The rifle is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos (Michelle Rodriguez) and members of the 40th Infantry Division (CA ARNG) are also seen with M4's. The Marines' M4A1 rifles appear to be fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4's. The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used.
M16A4
The M16A4 rifle MWS (Modular Weapons System) with RAS Rail System is also carried by various Marines. Joe Rincon (Michael Peña) is seen using the M16A4 as well.
M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 grenade launcher 40mm grenade launcher is seen used by U.S. Marines as well. The grenade launchers mounted on the M4A1 rifles appear to be shorter M203A1 models, while the ones seen on the M16A4's are the M203. Cpl. Lee Imlay (Will Rothhaar) is notably seen using his M203 to detonate an explosive during the final battle.
FN M249 SAW
The M249 SAW used by the US Marines as well, some fitted with an ACOG scope.
M240D Machine Gun
The mounted version of M240 machine guns machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines. The M240 also appear to be mounted on Marine LAV's as well as the UH-1N Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. Nantz is seen manning the M240 when the Marines commandeer an LAV.
Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by M1A2 Abrams MBT.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on various Marine Humvee's as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport.
Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun
Several Marines could be seen mounting a Browning M3 at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton.
M136 AT4
One of the Marines is seen carrying the M136 AT4 after acquiring it from the wreckage of the FOB. Technical Sergeant Elena Santos (Michelle Rodriguez) uses it in the end battle to destroy an alien drone. The sound editing crew seems to the treat the AT4 as a guided weapon, judging by the squealing lock-on tone heard before firing, despite the fact that Santos was actually aiming at the drone's flight path rather than the drone itself.
M242 Bushmaster chaingun
The 25mm M242 Bushmaster chaingun is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carrier seen throughout the film.
M67 hand grenade
Nantz is notably seen using an M67 hand grenade to detonate a gas station.
M18 smoke grenade
Cpl. Lee Imlay (Will Rothhaar) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station.
