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== Morita Mk I Rifle== | == Morita Mk I Rifle== | ||
[[Image:Reelclothes_morita.jpg|400px]] | [[Image:Reelclothes_morita.jpg|400px]] | ||
The Morita rifle is used by Rico and all the other Mobile Infantry soldiers with the Morita Carbine being carried by fleet pilots and officers. The weapons themselves are built around the ''[[Ruger Mini-14]]''/''AC-556'' rifles with with an underslung ''[[Ithaca 37]]'' shotgun doubling as a grenade launcher. Both the Morita rifle and carbine | |||
* The Morita rifle is used by Rico and all the other Mobile Infantry soldiers with the Morita Carbine being carried by NCOs, fleet pilots and officers. The weapons themselves are built around the ''[[Ruger Mini-14]]''/''AC-556'' rifles with with an underslung ''[[Ithaca 37]]'' shotgun doubling as a grenade launcher. Both the Morita rifle and carbine utilize a modified Muzzelite MZ-14 bullpup stock to house the Ruger Mini-14/AC-556 rifles and the Ithaca 37 shotguns (for the Morita rifle only). | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaDuoa.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Johnny Rico ([[Casper Van Dien]]) and Ace Levy ([[Jake Busey]]) level their Morita Rifles at a flying bug.]] | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaMassA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Johnny Rico ([[Casper Van Dien]]) and Dizzy Flores ([[Dina Meyer]]) fight with their Morita Rifles]] | |||
[[Image:ST-moritaLineupA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An impressive lineup of Morita Rifles. Either the shot is reversed or all the actors are aiming their rifles "Southpaw" or Left handed.]] | |||
[[Image:ST-Morita08a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Front detail of Ricos' Morita Rifle]] | |||
[[Image:ST-Morita06a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Example of the large flash from the Morita Rifle]] | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaActionA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the Ruger AC556 Action in the shell of the Morita Rifle. Note the spent shell casings as the AC556 fires full automatic]] | |||
[[Image:ST-moritaUnderLauncherA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|The only instance where we see the underslung Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun being fired, is by Rico when he is wounded. Is it supposed to be a grenade launcher (like in Aliens?) we may never know, however, the effect isn't much better than a 12 gauge would perform. ]] | |||
==Morita MK I Carbine== | ==Morita MK I Carbine== | ||
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[[Image:ST-moritaCarbine01A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Lt. Jean Rasczak ([[Michael Ironside]])) uses a Morita Carbine]] | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaCarbine04A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Lt. Jean Rasczak ([[Michael Ironside]])) uses a Morita Carbine]] | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaCarbinePilotA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Zander Barcalow ([[Patrick Muldoon]])uses a Morita Carbine]] | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaCarbinePilot2A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Carmen Ibanez ([[Denise Richards]]) and Zander Barcalow ([[Patrick Muldoon]]) are trapped in the caves, using Morita carbines to defend themselves.]] | |||
==Morita Mk I Sniper Rifle== | ==Morita Mk I Sniper Rifle== | ||
[[Image:SniperRifle4.jpg|400px]] | [[Image:SniperRifle4.jpg|400px]] | ||
*The Morita Sniper Rifle is merely a Morita with a large multi use Scope. It was used by Watkins on Planet P. It is the same basic weapon with the addition of an advanced scope capable of tracking and zooming in on a target. | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaSniper01A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:ST-MoritaSniper02a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:ST-Sniper04A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==MK55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher== | ==MK55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher== | ||
The Mini-Nuke Launcher (called by some, the MK55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher) is a small man portable nuclear missile launcher that comes with a suitcase outfitted with six portable nuclear missiles. Each missile must be assembled from two pieces and armed prior to front loading into the launcher. It is used by the Troops on Klendathu to take out the Plasma bugs and Rico uses it to Destroy the bugs coming out of the tunnel. | *The Mini-Nuke Launcher (called by some, the MK55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher) is a small man portable nuclear missile launcher that comes with a suitcase outfitted with six portable nuclear missiles. Each missile must be assembled from two pieces and armed prior to front loading into the launcher. It is used by the Troops on Klendathu to take out the Plasma bugs and Rico uses it to Destroy the bugs coming out of the tunnel. | ||
:''Note: Different sources call it different things. The original armorer just called it "the rocket launcher", but that name is just banal. For lack of a better name, the term "MK 55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher", the name ascribed to the collectible toy replica of the weapon, will be used.'' | :''Note: Different sources call it different things. The original armorer just called it "the rocket launcher", but that name is just banal. For lack of a better name, the term "MK 55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher", the name ascribed to the collectible toy replica of the weapon, will be used.'' | ||
[[Image:ST-NukeLauncher01a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Johnny Rico ([[Casper Van Dien]]) with a MK55 Launcher]] | |||
[[Image:ST-NukeLauncher02A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Dizzy Flores ([[Dina Meyer]]) helps Rico load his MK55 Launcher]] | |||
[[Image:ST-NukeLauncher03A.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Johnny Rico ([[Casper Van Dien]]) with a MK55 Launcher]] | |||
==MX-90 Hand Grenade== | |||
== | * The MX-90 resembles an standard grenade but packs a big punch. It is used by Dizzy on Planet P and by Rico in the badlands. | ||
The MX-90 resembles an | [[Image:ST-GrenadeA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Johnny Rico ([[Casper Van Dien]]) MX-90 Hand Grenades in his web gear.]] | ||
[[Image:ST-GrenadeSpoonA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Flipping the spoon on a MX-90 Hand Grenade is too easy, just push the red button.]] | |||
[[Image:ST-GrenadeDizzyA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dizzy Flores ([[Dina Meyer]]) uses a MX-90 Hand Grenade]] | |||
==Morita MK II Advanced Systems Rifle== | ==Morita MK II Advanced Systems Rifle== | ||
The new improved battle rifle of the Mobile Infantry is shown at the end of the movie is shown destroying the top of a hill in a large explosion. | * The new improved battle rifle of the Mobile Infantry is shown at the end of the movie is shown destroying the top of a hill in a large explosion. | ||
[[Image:ST-NewGunA.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Trooper aims a Morita MK II Advanced Systems Rifle]] | |||
==Fake DShK Heavy Machine Guns== | ==Fake DShK Heavy Machine Guns== | ||
The twin heavy machine guns at Whiskey Outpost on Planet P were Fake Soviet era DShK heavy machine guns. These were Browning M2HB .50 cal machine guns that were outfitted with modified DShK barrels. The barrels have been available for some time, but the guns have not made it into the chain of commerce in the U.S. Most of the Russian DShK Machine guns seen in films are these modified Browning M2 .50 cal guns with original Soviet barrels attached. | The twin heavy machine guns at Whiskey Outpost on Planet P were Fake Soviet era DShK heavy machine guns. These were Browning M2HB .50 cal machine guns that were outfitted with modified DShK barrels. The barrels have been available for some time, but the guns have not made it into the chain of commerce in the U.S. Most of the Russian DShK Machine guns seen in films are these modified Browning M2 .50 cal guns with original Soviet barrels attached. | ||
[[Image:ST-DSHK01a.jpg |thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:ST-DSHK03a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:ST-DSHK04a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 10:13, 3 December 2008
Morita Mk I Rifle
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- The Morita rifle is used by Rico and all the other Mobile Infantry soldiers with the Morita Carbine being carried by NCOs, fleet pilots and officers. The weapons themselves are built around the Ruger Mini-14/AC-556 rifles with with an underslung Ithaca 37 shotgun doubling as a grenade launcher. Both the Morita rifle and carbine utilize a modified Muzzelite MZ-14 bullpup stock to house the Ruger Mini-14/AC-556 rifles and the Ithaca 37 shotguns (for the Morita rifle only).
Morita MK I Carbine
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Morita Mk I Sniper Rifle
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- The Morita Sniper Rifle is merely a Morita with a large multi use Scope. It was used by Watkins on Planet P. It is the same basic weapon with the addition of an advanced scope capable of tracking and zooming in on a target.
MK55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher
- The Mini-Nuke Launcher (called by some, the MK55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher) is a small man portable nuclear missile launcher that comes with a suitcase outfitted with six portable nuclear missiles. Each missile must be assembled from two pieces and armed prior to front loading into the launcher. It is used by the Troops on Klendathu to take out the Plasma bugs and Rico uses it to Destroy the bugs coming out of the tunnel.
- Note: Different sources call it different things. The original armorer just called it "the rocket launcher", but that name is just banal. For lack of a better name, the term "MK 55 Tactical Nuclear Launcher", the name ascribed to the collectible toy replica of the weapon, will be used.
MX-90 Hand Grenade
- The MX-90 resembles an standard grenade but packs a big punch. It is used by Dizzy on Planet P and by Rico in the badlands.
Morita MK II Advanced Systems Rifle
- The new improved battle rifle of the Mobile Infantry is shown at the end of the movie is shown destroying the top of a hill in a large explosion.
Fake DShK Heavy Machine Guns
The twin heavy machine guns at Whiskey Outpost on Planet P were Fake Soviet era DShK heavy machine guns. These were Browning M2HB .50 cal machine guns that were outfitted with modified DShK barrels. The barrels have been available for some time, but the guns have not made it into the chain of commerce in the U.S. Most of the Russian DShK Machine guns seen in films are these modified Browning M2 .50 cal guns with original Soviet barrels attached.
