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[[Image:Invasion usa.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Invasion U.S.A. (1985)  Note that in the movie poster, Chuck Norris is holding two full sized Uzis when in the film he uses two Micro Uzi Pistols.]]
[[Image:Invasion usa.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Invasion U.S.A. (1985)  Note that in the movie poster, Chuck Norris is holding two full sized Uzis when in the film he uses two Micro Uzi Pistols.]]
'''Invasion U.S.A.''' is a 1985 action film starring [[Chuck Norris]] as the only man who can stop a terrorist invasion of the continental United States.  While there was a 1952 film  [[Invasion USA (1952)|of the same name]], the only common elements were an invasion on American soil by Soviet/Communist commandos using conventional weapons and the attempts by brave Americans to fight them off.  The Georgia Army National Guard provided a massive amount of assistance to the production, which including several Huey gunships, M60 tanks, APC's, and numerous soldiers.
'''Invasion U.S.A.''' is a 1985 action film starring [[Chuck Norris]] as the only man who can stop a terrorist invasion of the continental United States.  While there was a 1952 film  [[Invasion USA (1952)|of the same name]], the only common elements were an invasion on American soil by Soviet/Communist commandos using conventional weapons and the attempts by brave Americans to fight them off.  The Georgia Army National Guard provided a massive amount of assistance to the production, which including several Huey gunships, M60 tanks, APC's, and numerous soldiers.
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[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]]


==Custom Underslung "Grenade" launcher==
==Custom Under-Barrel "Grenade" launcher==
Underslung to both M16A1s and M16/SP1 slab sided rifles is an unusual custom 'grenade launcher'. Seen used by the terrorist throughout the film.  In the final battle one is used by Rostov ([[Richard Lynch]]) on a slab sided SP1 rifle with a three prong flash hider. Another is used by Matt Hunter ([[Chuck Norris]]) on an M16A1 rifle with a birdcage flash hider.  It is a simple tube that is attached to the barrel (via cutting holes in the A1 style handguards) and has a pistol frame grip to hold onto. The pistol grip can clearly be seen in the final scenes to be that of a Walther P-38.
Mounted under both M16A1s and M16/SP1 slab sided rifles is an unusual custom 'grenade launcher'. Seen used by the terrorist throughout the film.  In the final battle one is used by Rostov ([[Richard Lynch]]) on a slab sided SP1 rifle with a three prong flash hider. Another is used by Matt Hunter ([[Chuck Norris]]) on an M16A1 rifle with a birdcage flash hider.  It is a simple tube that is attached to the barrel (via cutting holes in the A1 style handguards) and has a pistol frame grip to hold onto. The pistol grip can clearly be seen in the final scenes to be that of a Walther P-38.
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[[Image:IUSA-Underslung01.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|]]
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== M16A1 Rifle Colt Model 603 ==
== M16A1 Rifle Colt Model 603 ==
The [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 rifle]] is used by US Army and National Guard soldiers and terrorists.
The [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 Rifle|M16A1 rifle]] is used by US Army and National Guard soldiers and terrorists.
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm]]
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm]]
[[Image:IUSA 07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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==Fictional Rocket Launcher Type 2==
==Fictional Rocket Launcher Type 2==
During the attack on the Central Command Center in Atlanta, Rostov picks up and uses a launcher that is very similar to the previous one, but not exactly the same. It has specific design differences. This could be the secondary mockup, since this one does not fire, whereas the slightly different one before is set up to fire pyrotechnical charges.
During the attack on the Central Command Center in Atlanta, Rostov picks up and uses a launcher that is very similar to the previous one, but not exactly the same. It has specific design differences. This could be the secondary mockup, since this one does not fire, whereas the slightly different one before is set up to fire pyrotechnical charges.
[[Image:IUSA-Launcher05.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:IUSA-Launcher05.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|]]
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==M1911A1 Pistol==
==M1911A1 Pistol==
Chuck holds one on Terrorist leader in the flashback it looks like a M1911A to me.
Chuck holds one on Terrorist leader in the flashback it looks like a M1911A to me.
Seen in holsters of U.S. ARMY and National Guard troops. One with a scope is also seen used by Nikko(Alexander Zale), Rostov's right hand man, disguised as a National Guard soldier.
Seen in holsters of U.S. ARMY and National Guard troops. One with a scope is also seen used by Nikko (Alexander Zale), Rostov's right hand man, disguised as a National Guard soldier.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
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==Valmet M76F/RK62 assault rifle==
==Valmet M76F/RK62 assault rifle==
Seen in Airboat assault scene and in the opening scene, used by the fake coastguard crew.
Seen in the air-boat assault scene and in the opening scene, used by the fake coastguard crew.
[[Image:ValmetM76F.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Valmet M76F with side folding tubular stock - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:ValmetM76F.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Valmet M76F with side folding tubular stock - 5.56x45mm]]



Revision as of 23:55, 27 August 2011

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Invasion U.S.A. (1985) Note that in the movie poster, Chuck Norris is holding two full sized Uzis when in the film he uses two Micro Uzi Pistols.

Invasion U.S.A. is a 1985 action film starring Chuck Norris as the only man who can stop a terrorist invasion of the continental United States. While there was a 1952 film of the same name, the only common elements were an invasion on American soil by Soviet/Communist commandos using conventional weapons and the attempts by brave Americans to fight them off. The Georgia Army National Guard provided a massive amount of assistance to the production, which including several Huey gunships, M60 tanks, APC's, and numerous soldiers.


WARNING! POSSIBLE SPOILERS

Micro Uzi

Matt Hunter(Chuck Norris) carries dual Micro Uzi's in a special shoulder rig while engaging the terrorists.

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Micro Uzi with 32 rd magazine - 9mm
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After Matt Hunter (Chuck Norris) runs out of ammo, he lays down the Micro Uzi Pistols and picks up another weapon.

Uzi

Used by terrorists.

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IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm

Custom Under-Barrel "Grenade" launcher

Mounted under both M16A1s and M16/SP1 slab sided rifles is an unusual custom 'grenade launcher'. Seen used by the terrorist throughout the film. In the final battle one is used by Rostov (Richard Lynch) on a slab sided SP1 rifle with a three prong flash hider. Another is used by Matt Hunter (Chuck Norris) on an M16A1 rifle with a birdcage flash hider. It is a simple tube that is attached to the barrel (via cutting holes in the A1 style handguards) and has a pistol frame grip to hold onto. The pistol grip can clearly be seen in the final scenes to be that of a Walther P-38.

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M60 Machine Gun

Seen used mounted on vehicles, static post mounts and free hand by U.S. Soldiers and National Guardsmen.

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M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
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A US soldier opens fire with a jeep mounted M60.
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Another soldier fires the M60 freehand!

M16A1 Rifle Colt Model 603

The M16A1 rifle is used by US Army and National Guard soldiers and terrorists.

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The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56mm
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MGC Replica M16 rifle

Some of the terrorists in the final battle are seen with MGC M16 Replica rifles.

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The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television
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Browning M2

The Browning M2 is mounted on M60 tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers (provided by the Georgia Army National Guard) as the US military engages the terrorists.

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Browning M2 - .50 BMG
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AK-47

Carried by Terrorists

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AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

Ruger AC556

Carried by Terrorists

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Ruger AC556 Carbine - 5.56x45mm
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General Electric M85

Seen mounted on turrets of M60 tanks

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Mossberg 500 Shotgun

Carried by Terrorists

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Mossberg 500 - 12 Gauge

Ithaca 37 Shotgun

Carried by Terrorists and used by 'fake' cops to massacre Hispanic club members to incite a riot

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Ithaca 37 - 12 Gauge

High Standard Model 10B Shotgun

Carried by Terrorists

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High Standard 10B Shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Valmet M78 LMG

Carried by Terrorists

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Valmet M78 Light machine Gun - 7.62x39mm

Gewehr 98

Interestingly enough, it appears that one terrorist in the mass crowd scene is carrying a bolt action Gewehr 98!

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Mauser Gewehr 1898 Rifle - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Fictional Rocket Launcher Type 1

Mikhail Rostov (Richard Lynch) uses a fictional mocked up launcher designed to slightly resemble an SA-7 Grail (Streyla) or Armbrust missile launcher, except he uses it in a direct fire role and he fires it multiple times without reloading.

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Rostov's henchman Nikko begins to aim but Rostov stops him and takes the launcher for himself.
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Fictional Rocket Launcher Type 2

During the attack on the Central Command Center in Atlanta, Rostov picks up and uses a launcher that is very similar to the previous one, but not exactly the same. It has specific design differences. This could be the secondary mockup, since this one does not fire, whereas the slightly different one before is set up to fire pyrotechnical charges.

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M72 LAW Rocket

Used twice during the final battle by Hunter. Hunter first used one to destroy Rostov's helicopter. The second time was when Hunter took it from a terrorist he killed and uses it against Rostov. Also used by US Army and National Guard troops during that occasion.

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M72 LAW - 66mm
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MAC-10

Used by terrorists.

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Ingram MAC 10 open bolt Submachine gun - .45acp

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A communist terrorist tries to reach for his suppressed MAC-10, with bad results.

M1911A1 Pistol

Chuck holds one on Terrorist leader in the flashback it looks like a M1911A to me. Seen in holsters of U.S. ARMY and National Guard troops. One with a scope is also seen used by Nikko (Alexander Zale), Rostov's right hand man, disguised as a National Guard soldier.

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M1911A1 - .45 ACP
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Smith & Wesson M76 Submachine Gun

Used by terrorists. Some of them had shortened barrels.

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Smith & Wesson M76 - 9x19mm
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Carl Gustav M/45 submachine gun

Used by terrorists.

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Carl Gustav M/45 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

Valmet M76F/RK62 assault rifle

Seen in the air-boat assault scene and in the opening scene, used by the fake coastguard crew.

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A Valmet M76F with side folding tubular stock - 5.56x45mm

[1] note how the shooter has the fire selector set to "safe" in this screengrab.

12 gauge double barreled Shotgun

A civilian is seen holding a 12 gauge double barreled shotgun (side by side) while protecting a family that is evacuating.

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Baikal hammerless side by side shotgun 12 Gauge
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