Dragon Wars: D-War: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Dragon Wars: D-War: Difference between revisions
Despite what the critics say, there is an impressive (if unsuccessful) defense of Los Angeles by a slew of U.S. Armored Vehicles; most of these vehicles are played by more easily available British stand-ins belonging to a movie rental company called Army Trucks Inc. The tanks are Chieftain tanks visually modified to pass as M1A1 Abrams, as also seen in many other movies such as ''[[Jarhead]]'' and ''[[Cloverfield]]'', while the M113 APCs are played by FV432 APCs. It seems only two real tanks were present, with CGI trickery used to create the remainder of the column.
Despite what the critics say, there is an impressive (if unsuccessful) defense of Los Angeles by a slew of U.S. armored vehicles; most of these vehicles are played by more easily available British stand-ins belonging to a movie rental company called Army Trucks Inc. The tanks are Chieftain tanks visually modified to pass as M1A1 Abrams, as also seen in many other movies such as ''[[Jarhead]]'' and ''[[Cloverfield]]'', while the M113 APCs are played by FV432 APCs. It seems only two real tanks were present, with CGI trickery used to create the remainder of the column.
[[Image:DW-ArmorA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Armored Vehicles drive into the financial district of Los Angeles.]]
[[Image:DW-ArmorA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Armored vehicles drive into the financial district of Los Angeles.]]
[[Image:DW-Armor4a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Impressive lineup of U.S. Armored vehicles driving downtown. The two front tanks are easily identified as Army Trucks Inc's Chieftain-chassis fake Abrams, while the ones further back appear to be CG fakes; note that unlike the tanks ahead they do not have a raised lip on the glacis plate, and the shape of their hull front is more correct for an Abrams. Note also that none of the rear tanks are obscured by the exhaust smoke of the pair in front.]]
[[Image:DW-Armor4a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Impressive lineup of U.S. armored vehicles driving downtown. The two front tanks are easily identified as Army Trucks Inc's Chieftain-chassis fake Abrams, while the ones further back appear to be CG fakes; note that unlike the tanks ahead they do not have a raised lip on the glacis plate, and the shape of their hull front is more correct for an Abrams. Note also that none of the rear tanks are obscured by the exhaust smoke of the pair in front.]]
[[Image:DW-Armor2A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"M1A1" tank with their gunners roll towards their doom...]]
[[Image:DW-Armor2A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"M1A1" tank with their gunners roll towards their doom...]]
===Military Helicopters===
===Military Helicopters===
The CGI helicopters are actually quite good in the film. The Battle over the skies of Los Angeles, though illogical at times, is a nice and high end CGI sequence.
The CGI helicopters are actually quite good in the film. The battle over the skies of Los Angeles, though illogical at times, is a nice and high end CGI sequence.
[[Image:DW-BlackhawksA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A slew of Blackhawks take part in a failed attack on the headquarters of the evil forces]]
[[Image:DW-BlackhawksA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A slew of Black Hawks take part in a failed attack on the headquarters of the evil forces]]
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Revision as of 17:22, 25 November 2014
The following weapons appear in the film Dragon Wars: D-War:
Infantrymen are seen manning Browning M2HBs on the British FV432 APCs mocked up as M113 armored personnel carriers in downtown Los Angeles.
M4A1 Carbine
In the film's opening, a SWAT team runs to the Dragon cave, mostly armed with M4A1 carbines with Aimpoint sights.
M16A1
Some M16A1s with A2 handguards are used by U.S. Soldiers in firing sequences. However, during non firing sequences, they seem to have the modified MGC Replica M16s that have been upgraded with A2 handguards, A1 style flash hiders and 30 round magazines (just like the ones used by the Congressionals in the film Barb Wire).
M230 Chain Gun
Apache helicopter gunships fire their 30mm Hughes M230 Chain Guns, while flying over downtown Los Angeles.
Unknown Revolver
Smith & Wesson Model 58
A Smith & Wesson Model 58 is used by a US Army helicopter pilot. The use of a revolver by the pilot is highly incorrect, since Army helicopter pilots adopted semi-automatic pistols for their sidearms decades ago.
Beretta 92FS
Trivia
Armored Columns in Los Angeles
Despite what the critics say, there is an impressive (if unsuccessful) defense of Los Angeles by a slew of U.S. armored vehicles; most of these vehicles are played by more easily available British stand-ins belonging to a movie rental company called Army Trucks Inc. The tanks are Chieftain tanks visually modified to pass as M1A1 Abrams, as also seen in many other movies such as Jarhead and Cloverfield, while the M113 APCs are played by FV432 APCs. It seems only two real tanks were present, with CGI trickery used to create the remainder of the column.
Military Helicopters
The CGI helicopters are actually quite good in the film. The battle over the skies of Los Angeles, though illogical at times, is a nice and high end CGI sequence.