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==AKS-74U (as the "Zorg ZF-1 Pod Weapon")== | ==AKS-74U (as the "Zorg ZF-1 Pod Weapon")== | ||
Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg ([[Gary Oldman]]) makes a deal with the Mangalores that involves selling them his company's new Zorg ZF-1 pod weapons system. The ZF-1 contains a machine gun, rocket launcher, poison arrow launcher, net launcher, flamethrower (Zorg's favorite), and | Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg ([[Gary Oldman]]) makes a deal with the Mangalores that involves selling them his company's new Zorg ZF-1 pod weapons system. The ZF-1 contains a machine gun, rocket launcher, poison arrow launcher, net launcher, flamethrower (Zorg's favorite), and the "all-new Ice Cube System" that sprays liquid nitrogen. Simon Atherton, the armorer who designed and built the weapons used in ''The Fifth Element'', has said in an interview for a science-fiction magazine that firing versions of the ZF-1 were built around 5.45x39mm [[AK-74#AKS-74U|AKS-74U]] carbines. It is also possible to see the AKS-74U magazine on the weapon in some scenes. In scenes where the ZF-1 is not fired, inert models are used instead; the firing ZF-1s can be distinguished by an ejection port on the right side of the upper body shell. | ||
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:ZF-1 500.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Promotional image of one of the blank-firing ZF-1s; note the single barrel opening and AK magazine visible below the freeze ray.]] | [[Image:ZF-1 500.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Promotional image of one of the blank-firing ZF-1s; note the single barrel opening and AK magazine visible below the freeze ray.]] | ||
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[[Image:5th 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Then, the "replay" feature, which sends every subsequent round to the same target as the first round.]] | [[Image:5th 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Then, the "replay" feature, which sends every subsequent round to the same target as the first round.]] | ||
[[Image:5th 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Flamethrower feature.]] | [[Image:5th 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Flamethrower feature.]] | ||
[[Image:5th 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Ice- | [[Image:5th 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Ice-Cube System" feature.]] | ||
[[Image:5th 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Poison darts.]] | [[Image:5th 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Poison darts.]] | ||
[[Image:5th 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:5th 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mangalores forgot to ask what the red button is for...]] | ||
==Korben's Handgun (Vektor CP1)== | ==Korben's Handgun (Vektor CP1)== | ||
Revision as of 22:19, 16 December 2015
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The following weapons were used in the film The Fifth Element:
AKS-74U (as the "Zorg ZF-1 Pod Weapon")
Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg (Gary Oldman) makes a deal with the Mangalores that involves selling them his company's new Zorg ZF-1 pod weapons system. The ZF-1 contains a machine gun, rocket launcher, poison arrow launcher, net launcher, flamethrower (Zorg's favorite), and the "all-new Ice Cube System" that sprays liquid nitrogen. Simon Atherton, the armorer who designed and built the weapons used in The Fifth Element, has said in an interview for a science-fiction magazine that firing versions of the ZF-1 were built around 5.45x39mm AKS-74U carbines. It is also possible to see the AKS-74U magazine on the weapon in some scenes. In scenes where the ZF-1 is not fired, inert models are used instead; the firing ZF-1s can be distinguished by an ejection port on the right side of the upper body shell.
Korben's Handgun (Vektor CP1)
The handgun used by Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) and Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) throughout the film appears to be a visually modified Vektor CP1 pistol.
Mangalore handgun (Vektor CP1)
The Vektor CP1 pistol also appears to be the basis for the Mangalore handgun. Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) also is seen using this handgun when "negotiating" with the lead Mangalore, Aknot.
AK-47
The Mangalore assault rifles props were built around the AK-47 series assault rifles.
WZ.83 Pallad D (As the 'ZF-140')
The ZF-140 assault gun the mugger (Mathieu Kassovitz) pointed at Korben Dallas is a dressed up Polish WZ.83 Pallad D Grenade Launcher. Two AK mags were mounted at an angle and the underfolding stock was covered by a rubber motorcycle fork gaiter.
Calico M960
A visually modified Calico M960 is used by one of the Mangalores disguised as humans to shoot at NYPD officers at JFK International Airport.
Browning M2HB
The heavy machine gun used by the Mangalores onboard the Fhloston Paradise space liner is a Browning M2 heavy machine gun. The Browning M2 used in the film has a shortened barrel and was fitted with rockets, flexible metal hoses and a ballistic shield to make the weapon look more futuristic.
"NYPD" Weapon
The NYPD is seen using a futuristic handgun of some sort as their main weapon. It's also used by the crew of the Fhloston Paradise space liner during the assault by the Mangalores. It is never seen being fired and is likely just a fabricated prop.
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
A Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer machine pistol is used by Billy Masterson (Luke Perry) in Egypt in 1914. While it looks appropriate for the time period, the Schnellfeuer was produced in the early 1930s and is thus an anachronism. That said however, it is the only real weapon in the film not buried in Hollywood embellishments to pass for a futuristic or alien weapon.
Steyr AUG
A modified Steyr AUG rifle can be seen among the weapons Korben Dallas has collected from various sources at his apartment.
Colt Commando
A modified Colt Commando can be seen among Korben Dallas' gun collection.
Norinco Type 56-1
A visually modified Norinco Type 56-1 rifle is seen in the hands of a Fhloston Paradise space liner crew member when Korbin Dallas (Bruce Willis) and Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker) are heading to the ship's control room.
