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=== Beretta 92FS Compact ===
=== Beretta 92FS Centurion ===


One of the mercenaries holds Christopher prisoner with a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Compact|Beretta 92FS Compact]] shortly before the vehicle they are riding in is attacked by the Nigerians.  
One of the mercenaries holds Christopher prisoner with what appears to be a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Centurion|Beretta 92FS Centurion]] shortly before the Casspir they are riding in is attacked by the Nigerians.  


[[Image:Beretta_compact.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS Compact 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Beretta92Centurion.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92 Centurion 9x19mm]]


There was no B92FS Compact on this movie. Olly Steele.
== Star Model BS ==


Looked like a Centurion -Mythekal
A Nigerian gangster threatens Wikus with a [[Star Model B]] pistol when he goes to see Obesandjo. According to Olly Steele, the movie's armorer, the pistol is a Star Model BS, which is distinguished by the addition of a magazine safety.


== M1911A1 Pistol ==
[[Image:B-super-large.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Star Model BS - 9x19mm.]]


A Nigerian gangster threatens Wikus with a [[M1911A1]] pistol when he goes to see Obesandjo. Not a colt as indicated by the external extractor.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
This was actually a Star Model BS 9mm P. Olly Steele.


= Submachine Guns =
= Submachine Guns =
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==Armscor BXP==
==Armscor BXP==


Mercenary leader Koobus carries a South African [[MAC-10#Armscor BXP|Armscor BXP]] submachine gun fitted with a red-dot sight during the shootout at MNU headquarters.
Koobus carries a South African [[MAC-10#Armscor BXP|Armscor BXP]] submachine gun fitted with a red-dot sight during the shootout at MNU headquarters.


[[Image:Bxp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armscor BXP 9x19mm with silencer, muzzle brakes, and spare magazine.]]
[[Image:Bxp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armscor BXP 9x19mm with silencer, muzzle brakes, and spare magazine.]]
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==Remington 870==
==Remington 870==


MNU guard Thomas ([[Kenneth Nkosi]]) uses a [[Remington 870]] with a SureFire tactical light during the alien evictions. Another 870 is used by a mercenary during the shootout at MNU headquarters.
MNU guard Thomas ([[Kenneth Nkosi]]) uses a [[Remington 870]] with a tactical light during the alien evictions. Another 870 is used by a mercenary during the shootout at MNU headquarters.


[[Image:Rem870w618Surefire.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with SureFire tactical light - 12 gauge]]
[[Image:Rem870w618Surefire.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with SureFire tactical light - 12 gauge]]
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The Torch used on MNU guard Thomas' shotgun was a locally (South African) made tactical torch. Olly Steele.
The Torch used on MNU guard Thomas' shotgun was a locally (South African) made tactical torch. Olly Steele.
== Armsel Striker ==
A Nigerian which is shot by a mercenary after the rebels catch Wikus fires a [[Armsel Striker and variants|Armsel Striker]] shotgun, which according to armorer Olly Steele had a long barrel and was fitted with various extras.
[[Image:Striker.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armsel Striker 12-gauge]]


= Rifles =
= Rifles =
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== Vektor CR-21==  
== Vektor CR-21==  


Multi-National United (MNU) soldiers guarding the District 9 internment camp carry [[Galil#Vektor CR-21|Vektor CR-21]] rifles with white stocks and what appear to be Leupold CQ/T optical sights.  
Multi-National United (MNU) soldiers guarding the District 9 internment camp carry [[Galil#Vektor CR-21|Vektor CR-21]] rifles with white stocks and what appear to be Leupold CQ/T optical sights. There is also the 1st prototype for the CR21 in the movie for the first time on screen. It is used by the Nigerians and has a lot of dressing draped on it. This is called the BW90 after Bruce Wentzel who designed it in 1990 - Olly Steele.


[[Image:Vektor-cr21-1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Vektor CR-21 bullpup rifle - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Vektor-cr21-1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Vektor CR-21 bullpup rifle - 5.56x45mm]]
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There is also the 1st prototype for the CR21 in the movie for the first time on screen. It is used by the Nigerians and has a lot of dressing draped on it. This is called the BW90 after Bruce Wentzel who designed it in 1990. Olly Steele.
== Vektor R4 Series ==


== Vektor R5 ==
=== Vektor R5 ===


Several MNU mercenaries, including their leader Koobus Venter ([[David James]]), are armed with [[Galil#Galil SAR|Vektor R5]] carbines, the South African version of the Israeli Galil SAR.
Several MNU mercenaries are armed with [[Galil#Galil SAR|Vektor R5]] carbines, the South African version of the Israeli Galil SAR.


[[Image:Galil-SAR.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Galil-SAR.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:D9-R5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:D9-R5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


Koobus had the Vektor R6.
=== Vektor R6 ===


== R1 rifle (FN FAL) ==
Throughout much of the final action sequence, Koobus is armed with a Vektor R6, a compact version of the R5 with a 11-inch barrel.


An [[FN FAL| R1 rifle]], equipped with a shell deflector and wooden furniture, is carried by a sniper aboard one of the helicopters circling District 9.  
[[Image:Tn denel r6.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vektor R6 - 5.56x45mm]]
 
== FN FAL ==
 
[[FN FAL]] rifles, equipped with shell deflectors and wooden furniture, are carried by snipers aboard the helicopters circling District 9.  


[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:D9-R1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:D9-R1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The mercenary in the background carries a R2 rifle with a folding stock.]]
[[Image:D9-R1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The mercenary in the background carries a FN FAL rifle with a folding stock.]]
 
The folding-stock variant of the R1 was the R2.  The R2 is not the Heckler and Koch G3 as some sources say.
 
This rifle is a genuine FN FAL G Series. Olly Steele.


== Heckler & Koch G36C ==
== Heckler & Koch G36C ==
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== MSG90 ==
== MSG90 ==


One mercenary sniper uses a [[MSG90|Heckler & Koch MSG90]] rifle to shoot at the alien mech.
One mercenary sniper uses a [[MSG90|Heckler & Koch MSG90]] rifle to shoot at the alien mech in the final battle sequence.


[[Image:HKMSG90.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]]
[[Image:HKMSG90.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]]
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==  GE M134 Minigun ==
==  GE M134 Minigun ==


The [[GE M134 Minigun]] is used by Nigerian gangsters who have mounted them on a technical, and later by a mercenary in a guard tower.
The [[GE M134 Minigun]] is used by Nigerian gangsters who have mounted it on a technical, and later by a mercenary in a guard tower.


[[Image:Minigun.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
[[Image:Minigun.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]


= Other =  
= Other =  
== Unknown drum fed weapon ==
A rebel which is shot by a mercenary after the rebels catch Wikus fires a very large bore, open drum fed weapon.
The weapon has a large square shaped optic mounted on it.
:It's a grenade launcher with an EOTech, pretty sure.-protoAuthor
sounds like a saiga-12 to me with an AA drum
It is the South African 12ga Striker shotgun with an extended barrel + other extra's. Olly Steele.


== RPG-7 ==
== RPG-7 ==
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==Denel PAW-20==
==Denel PAW-20==


Koobus shoots the Alien Mech in the back with a [[Denel PAW-20]]
Koobus uses a [[Denel PAW-20]] grenade launcher during the final action sequence to disable the alien mech.


[[Image:paw20.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]
[[Image:paw20.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]

Revision as of 04:50, 25 August 2009

District 9 , abbreviated D-9, is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp, released August 13, 2009 internationally and August 14, 2009 in North America. It takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa. District 9 is based on Alive in Joburg, a short film by Neill Blomkamp with Sharlto Copley, Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley. All pictures are from the full length trailer.

Pistols

Beretta 92 series

Beretta 92FS

MNU mercenary leader Koobus Venter (David James) carries a Beretta 92FS as his personal sidearm.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
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Beretta 92FS Centurion

One of the mercenaries holds Christopher prisoner with what appears to be a Beretta 92FS Centurion shortly before the Casspir they are riding in is attacked by the Nigerians.

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Beretta 92 Centurion 9x19mm

Star Model BS

A Nigerian gangster threatens Wikus with a Star Model B pistol when he goes to see Obesandjo. According to Olly Steele, the movie's armorer, the pistol is a Star Model BS, which is distinguished by the addition of a magazine safety.

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Star Model BS - 9x19mm.


Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A4

Some of the MNU mercenaries are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A4 submachine guns.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A4 9x19mm - The A4 has an additional option on the selector for '3 round burst' thus possessing four fire options - Safe, Semi Auto, 3 round burst and full auto.
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Armscor BXP

Koobus carries a South African Armscor BXP submachine gun fitted with a red-dot sight during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

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Armscor BXP 9x19mm with silencer, muzzle brakes, and spare magazine.

Shotguns

Remington 870

MNU guard Thomas (Kenneth Nkosi) uses a Remington 870 with a tactical light during the alien evictions. Another 870 is used by a mercenary during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

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Remington 870 with SureFire tactical light - 12 gauge
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A mercenary fires his Remington 870 during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

The Torch used on MNU guard Thomas' shotgun was a locally (South African) made tactical torch. Olly Steele.

Armsel Striker

A Nigerian which is shot by a mercenary after the rebels catch Wikus fires a Armsel Striker shotgun, which according to armorer Olly Steele had a long barrel and was fitted with various extras.

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Armsel Striker 12-gauge

Rifles

Vektor CR-21

Multi-National United (MNU) soldiers guarding the District 9 internment camp carry Vektor CR-21 rifles with white stocks and what appear to be Leupold CQ/T optical sights. There is also the 1st prototype for the CR21 in the movie for the first time on screen. It is used by the Nigerians and has a lot of dressing draped on it. This is called the BW90 after Bruce Wentzel who designed it in 1990 - Olly Steele.

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Vektor CR-21 bullpup rifle - 5.56x45mm
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Vektor R4 Series

Vektor R5

Several MNU mercenaries are armed with Vektor R5 carbines, the South African version of the Israeli Galil SAR.

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IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm
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Vektor R6

Throughout much of the final action sequence, Koobus is armed with a Vektor R6, a compact version of the R5 with a 11-inch barrel.

Vektor R6 - 5.56x45mm

FN FAL

FN FAL rifles, equipped with shell deflectors and wooden furniture, are carried by snipers aboard the helicopters circling District 9.

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FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO
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The mercenary in the background carries a FN FAL rifle with a folding stock.

Heckler & Koch G36C

Some mercenaries are armed with Heckler & Koch G36C rifles when they are searching for Wikus in District 9.

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Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Kalashnikov Variants

AKM

AKM rifles are commonly seen in District 9, mostly in the hands of the Nigerian gangsters.

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AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm
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AKMS

AKMS rifles are also seen in the hands of Nigerian gangsters, who use them during the shootout with the mercenaries.

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AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm

Norinco Type 84S rifle

A Type 84S rifle (or a rubber stunt prop) is carried by one of the mercenaries attempting to subdue an alien.

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Norinco Type 84S - 5.56x45mm
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Unknown AK

An Kalashnikov-style rifle of unknown make is used by several mercenaries, with either 5.56 or 5.45mm magazines, a 45 degree gas block and a shortened barrel. The front sight block is close to the gas block much like the Hungarian AMD-65 rifle, but the weapon differs in having a AK-74 style muzzle brake and black polymer furniture.

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AK-101 5.56x45mm
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Hungarian AMD-65 - 7.62x39mm

M4A1

Several of the MNU mercenaries are armed with M4A1 carbines, some of which are fitted with M203 grenade launchers.

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Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.
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M4A1 carbine 5.56x45mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm
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The mercenary on the left carries a M4A1 carbine.

MSG90

One mercenary sniper uses a Heckler & Koch MSG90 rifle to shoot at the alien mech in the final battle sequence.

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Mechem NTW-20

A Mechem NTW-20 is used by a mercenary against the alien mech.

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Mechem NTW-20 20mm

First time ever on a movie. Thanks to DENEL. Olly Steele.

Machine Guns

RPK

One Nigerian fires a RPK light machine gun when the gangsters attack the MNU convoy.

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RPK Light Machine Gun - 7.62x39mm with 40 round magazine

M249

One mercenary uses an M249 to shoot at the alien mech.

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M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock - 5.56x45mm with 200 round ammo drum.

Vektor SS-77

A Vektor SS-77 machine gun is mounted on a helicopter circling District 9.

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Vektor SS-77 - 5.56x45mm belt-fed Machinegun


GE M134 Minigun

The GE M134 Minigun is used by Nigerian gangsters who have mounted it on a technical, and later by a mercenary in a guard tower.

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Other

RPG-7

A RPG-7 launcher is used by Koobus in an attempt to attack the alien transport ship as it takes off.

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RPG-7 70mm
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Flamethrower

Carried by MNU soldiers who burn down an alien hive.

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Denel PAW-20

Koobus uses a Denel PAW-20 grenade launcher during the final action sequence to disable the alien mech.

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First time ever on a movie. Thanks to DENEL and GEMACO. Olly Steele.

Alien Weapons

"Arc Gun"

Wikus Van De Merwe (Sharlto Copely) and Christopher Johnson both use these alien weapons during the shootout at MNU headquarters. When hit the weapon's energy beam will insta-gib a human.

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Picture of actual prop
Wikus with the Arc Gun

Still unnamed alien firearms

  • I'm sure they had a name for these. I'll find out soon. -UW

you could name them after what they fire?

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I that's the mortar weapon used to blow up the side of the MNU building in the attack
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Found in online featurette (I think that a microwave gun)
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Found in online featurette the one on the left is a Arc Gun, the one in the center is a prawn assault rifle, and the one on right was never seen fired