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===Delta Customs=== | ===Delta Customs=== | ||
The Deltas arm themselves differently from the Rangers by using customized Colt Model 727 and 733 rifles as opposed to longer, heavier M16A2 rifles. Many are fitted with such accessories as Aimpoint scopes, surefire flashlights (with the pressure switch taped to the handguard with 100mph tape), some of them have camouflage paint schemes, and some of them are fitted with 14.5" barrels with M203 cuts (M727). | The Deltas arm themselves differently from the Rangers by using customized Colt Model 727 and 733 rifles as opposed to longer, heavier M16A2 rifles. Many are fitted with such accessories as Aimpoint scopes, surefire flashlights (with the pressure switch taped to the handguard with 100mph tape), some of them have camouflage paint schemes, and some of them are fitted with 14.5" barrels with M203 cuts (M727). | ||
[[Image:BHD-M733.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M733.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sgt. Busch aims an M727 carbine at Somali militants raiding a red cross food distribution center while aboard a Blackhawk. Note flashlight pressure switch taped to the handguard.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M733-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M733-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Sanderson fires his M727 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommando-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hoot uses his M727 to shoot out of a Humvee window.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-6.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommando-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Wounded SSG Busch climbs out of a crashed Blackhawk and fires his M727 at the Somalis.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommando-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Sanderson fires his M727.]] | ||
(note - some of the pressure switches were rendered useless as as the delta operators fast roped in from the black hawks, the friction from the 3inch ropes burnt straight through the connecting cable, meaning that the flashlights and in some cases, the radios, failed to function properly.) | (note - some of the pressure switches were rendered useless as as the delta operators fast roped in from the black hawks, the friction from the 3inch ropes burnt straight through the connecting cable, meaning that the flashlights and in some cases, the radios, failed to function properly.) | ||
===Rangers=== | ===Rangers=== | ||
While the Rangers are armed almost entirely with M16A2 rifles, Cpt. Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) uses an M733 rifle noted by the 11.5" barrel, with nothing modified or changed. A field medic is also seen using an M733, presumabley because he would need a lighter, more versatile weapon to move quickly to wounded soldiers. | While the Rangers are armed almost entirely with M16A2 rifles, Cpt. Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) uses an M733 rifle noted by the 11.5" barrel, with nothing modified or changed. A field medic is also seen using an M733, presumabley because he would need a lighter, more versatile weapon to move quickly to wounded soldiers. | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommando-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Steele with his M733 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommando-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steele shows the Deltas you don't need a fancy scope to fire an M733. Iron sights.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommando-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger medic Sgt. Schmid with his M733 in hand.]] | ||
===Delta Sniper=== | ===Delta Sniper=== | ||
Master Sgt. Gary Gordon uses an M733 rifle with the camo paint, scope and a light, but his is fitted with a sound suppressor. Shughart gives this rifle to the wounded Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant, who uses it before it runs out of ammo. | Master Sgt. Gary Gordon uses an M733 rifle with the camo paint, scope and a light, but his is fitted with a sound suppressor. Shughart gives this rifle to the wounded Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant, who uses it before it runs out of ammo. | ||
[[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon with his suppressed M733.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon fires his suppressed M733.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mike Durant with Gordon's M733.]] | ||
===CAR-15=== | ===CAR-15=== | ||
Some of the Deltas are seen using [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series |Colt Commando CAR-15]] carbines with the original long type muzzle break, which are also heavily customized. There is a high possibility they are built from several Commando types so a definite I.D. isn't certain unless the armorer can verify it. | Some of the Deltas are seen using [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series |Colt Commando CAR-15]] carbines with the original long type muzzle break, which are also heavily customized. There is a high possibility they are built from several Commando types so a definite I.D. isn't certain unless the armorer can verify it. | ||
[[Image:BHDXM177E2-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDXM177E2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta with his CAR-15 A2 rifle at the ready, right side.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDXM177E2-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDXM177E2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta with a CAR-15.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDXM177E2-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDXM177E2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta fires on a .50 gunner with his CAR-15 to make him waste his ammo.]] | ||
==Colt M4 carbine== | ==Colt M4 carbine== | ||
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[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4 carbine 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4 carbine 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Who's hungry?" Hoot readies his M4 carbine to shoot a wild boar. Note flashlight pressure switch attached to the handguards with electric tape. Also note that Hoot racks the action twice; once when he boards the chopper, and another time when he readies to shoot the boar.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpt. Steele points out to Hoot that whether a undisciplined Delta or not, his M4 carbine should be safetied in the barracks. Hoot replies "This is my safety" and bends his pointer finger. Note the knobs on the carry handle used to remove it from the gun and custom pistol grip.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta operator breaches and clears with an M4 carbine in hand. Note the removable carry handle.]] | ||
== M60 machine gun == | == M60 machine gun == | ||
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[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M60.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M60.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nelson with his M60.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM60E1-Blanks.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Nelson with his M60, here clearly loaded with blanks.]] | [[Image:BHDM60E1-Blanks.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Nelson with his M60, here clearly loaded with blanks.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M60-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M60-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nelson fires his M60.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM60E1-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM60E1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nelson firing his M60.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM60E1-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM60E1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali fires an M60 at the Deltas.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM60E1-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM60E1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali fires an M60 at the humvees.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM60E1-1-1-1-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM60E1-1-1-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger fires his M60 at the Somalis.]] | ||
== FN Minimi == | == FN Minimi == | ||
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[[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi 5.56x45mm with 200-round ammo drum]] | [[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi 5.56x45mm with 200-round ammo drum]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M249-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M249-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC John Waddell ([[Ian Virgo]]) with an FN Minimi]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M249.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M249.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC John Waddell ([[Ian Virgo]]) firing his Minimi]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMinimi-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMinimi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Twombley with his FN Minimi]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMinimi-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMinimi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the charging handle rocking in slow motion on the FN Minimi]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMinimi-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMinimi-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Twombley with his FN Minimi, yelling to Yurek about how they almost killed him]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMinimi-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMinimi-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger fires his FN Minimi during the "Mogadishu Mile"]] | ||
== M16A2 == | == M16A2 == | ||
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[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann firing his M16A2]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann fires his M16A2]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Goodale with his M16A2]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switchs between his M14 and an M16A2 at the second crash site]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Probably the only Ranger in the film to fire bursts from his M16A2. Rangers are usually trained not to fire in bursts unless "they have a damn good reason", as quoted by several Drill Sergeants]] | ||
== M14 == | == M14 == | ||
The [[M14 Rifle#M14 Rifle|M14 Rifle]] is seen being used by Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and Master Sgt. Gary Gordon are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an M68 Aimpoint scope. It was noted that the actual SSGT Shughart actually used a M21 with a M68 scope, although the movie armorer used an M14 to supplement this. | The [[M14 Rifle#M14 Rifle|M14 Rifle]] is seen being used by Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and Master Sgt. Gary Gordon are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an M68 Aimpoint scope. It was noted that the actual SSGT Shughart actually used a M21 with a M68 scope, although the movie armorer used an M14 to supplement this. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M21.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart fires his M14. This shot appears to have been reversed. Note how the bolt is on the left side, not the right. Also see how Shughart and Gordon (off-shot) are right-handed in the other shots except for this one.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M21-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M21-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart covers the second crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM14-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart fires his M14.]] | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
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[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M16A1 rifles hang in the dealer's shop along with M16A2s, likely captured from American forces.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A1-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A TV Beales ([[Ioan Gruffudd]]) is watching showing a scene from ''The Jerk'' where a man is firing a scoped M16A1 moments before Beales' epilepsy kicks in and he seizes.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A militiamen picks up an M16A1 with the flash hider removed and with a strange smooth ten round magazine.]] | ||
==CETME== | ==CETME== | ||
Spanish [[CETME]] rifles are seen among the weapons in the arms dealer's shop, many of which are taken by the militia to combat the U.S. forces. They are not [[Heckler & Koch G3]]s, most notabley because they have a simple fixed sight instead of a rear sight spindle. | Spanish [[CETME]] rifles are seen among the weapons in the arms dealer's shop, many of which are taken by the militia to combat the U.S. forces. They are not [[Heckler & Koch G3]]s, most notabley because they have a simple fixed sight instead of a rear sight spindle. | ||
[[Image:cetme.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Spanish CETME rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:cetme.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Spanish CETME rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCETME-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCETME-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Militia members pick up CETME rifles in the dealer's shop.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCETME-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDCETME-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|CETME rifles hanging next to the dealer.]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch G3A3 == | == Heckler & Koch G3A3 == | ||
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[[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|G3A3 7.62x51mm NATO with green synthetic furniture]] | [[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|G3A3 7.62x51mm NATO with green synthetic furniture]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-G3A3-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-G3A3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali militia member firing a G3A3 at the first MH-60K crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDG3-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDG3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali militia member takes cover from a Ranger's .50 caliber barrage armed with a G3A3.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDG3-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDG3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A militia member fires his G3A3.]] | ||
== PKM Light Machine Gun == | == PKM Light Machine Gun == | ||
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[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PKM light machine gun 7.62x54mm R]] | [[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|PKM light machine gun 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMAG58-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMAG58-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PKM sits on the arms dealer's table]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMAG58-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMAG58-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shot of the PKM muzzle brake]] | ||
==SVD Dragunov== | ==SVD Dragunov== | ||
When Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) is in the Somali town, he passes the arms dealer, who has an [[SVD Dragunov]] on display. | When Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) is in the Somali town, he passes the arms dealer, who has an [[SVD Dragunov]] on display. | ||
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54R.]] | [[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54R.]] | ||
[[Image:Bhd svd-edited.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Bhd svd-edited.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SVD Dragunov is seen behind Hoot.]] | ||
== RPK == | == RPK == | ||
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(the milled receiver, blonde wood, and the fact that the selector is in semi seem to suggest it is an Arsenal Bulgarian RPK, probably a US-made semi-auto variant) | (the milled receiver, blonde wood, and the fact that the selector is in semi seem to suggest it is an Arsenal Bulgarian RPK, probably a US-made semi-auto variant) | ||
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPK.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRPK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali fires his RPK at the downed Black Hawk.]] | ||
== RPG-7 == | == RPG-7 == | ||
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[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 70mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 70mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RPG-7s being handed out by the militia.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-RPG7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-RPG7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rocket propelled grenade being fired at a Black Hawk.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPG7-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRPG7-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A milita member takes down Super Six 1, causing the first Black Hawk crash of the operation.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPGhead.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRPGhead.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An undetonated RPG warhead impales a duece and a half driver.]] | ||
==Norinco Type 69== | ==Norinco Type 69== | ||
Along with [[RPG-7]]s, Chinese [[RPG-7#Type 69|Norinco Type 69]] launchers are used by the militia. | Along with [[RPG-7]]s, Chinese [[RPG-7#Type 69|Norinco Type 69]] launchers are used by the militia. | ||
[[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 69 - 70mm.]] | [[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 69 - 70mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDNorincoType69.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDNorincoType69.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A militia member with a Type 69. Note how there is only one pistol grip and how he is holding the carry handle.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDNorincoType69-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDNorincoType69-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A militia member with a Type 69.]] | ||
== Norinco Type 56 == | == Norinco Type 56 == | ||
A full stock [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM syle muzzle break added on. | A full stock [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM syle muzzle break added on. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56 with pig sticker type bayonet 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56 with pig sticker type bayonet 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDType56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali smacks Mike Durant across the face with a Norinco Type 56.]] | ||
== Norinco Type 56-1 == | == Norinco Type 56-1 == | ||
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[[Image:Type56S.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56-1 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:Type56S.jpg |thumb|none|400px|Norinco Type 56-1 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1 ([[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]]).]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-AK47-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-AK47-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Somali militiamen running with [[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]].]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDType56-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A round from this Norinco Type 56-1 causes the first KIA, Sgt. Dom Pilla, of the operation.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDType56-1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali fires his 56-1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDType56-1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali kills Joyce with a shot to the chest with a Type 56-1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDType56-1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the hooded front sight on this Somali's 56-1.]] | ||
== AKS-74U == | == AKS-74U == | ||
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[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-AK74.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-AK74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mo'alim picks up and inspects an AKS-74U before heading into battle.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDAKS-74U-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDAKS-74U-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clearer shot of the AKS-74U.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDAKS-74U-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDAKS-74U-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mo'alim with his AKS-74U.]] | ||
== SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle == | == SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle == | ||
At one point in the film, Somalis begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle]]. A group of Deltas soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the Somalis, killing several with one shot before destroying the weapon with a thermite grenade. | At one point in the film, Somalis begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle]]. A group of Deltas soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the Somalis, killing several with one shot before destroying the weapon with a thermite grenade. | ||
[[Image:BHDSPGRecoiless.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDSPGRecoiless.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Somalis fire the SPG-9 at the holed up Rangers and Deltas.]] | ||
[[Image:DeltaRR-edited.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:DeltaRR-edited.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deltas turn an SPG-9 recoilless rifle against it's Somali owners.]] | ||
==Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher== | ==Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher== | ||
Many of the Ranger's [[M16 rifle series|M16A2s]] are fitted with [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]], standing in for the [[M203 grenade launcher]]. Most notably seen in the hands of Sgt. Ruiz of Cpt. Steele's ([[Jason Isaacs]]) unit. See flare launcher page for a guide on telling them apart. | Many of the Ranger's [[M16 rifle series|M16A2s]] are fitted with [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]], standing in for the [[M203 grenade launcher]]. Most notably seen in the hands of Sgt. Ruiz of Cpt. Steele's ([[Jason Isaacs]]) unit. See flare launcher page for a guide on telling them apart. | ||
[[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher]] 37mm.]] | [[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher]] 37mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDColtFlare-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDColtFlare-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger behind Cpt. Steele is seen armed with an M16A2/CM203. Note the squared trigger guard and cocking bolt on the right side.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDColtFlare-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDColtFlare-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steele gives the dying Sgt. Ruiz his M16A2/CM203, ordering him to give anyone two in the chest and one in the head if they enter the door.]] | ||
== M203 Grenade Launcher == | == M203 Grenade Launcher == | ||
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[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM203-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimes with his M16A2/M203]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimes fires his M16A2/M203]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM203-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM203-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Ranger in Eversmann's unit armed with an M16A2/M203]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M203-5.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M203-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimes fires his M203 like a proper desk clerk, eyes closed. Cleary [[Ewan McGregor]] has never fired an M203, as his depiction of recoil is horrible]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M203-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M203-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimes ejects a spent 40mm grenade cartridge]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Here the trigger guard appears to have been removed]] | ||
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
We see the [[M1911A1]] pistol in the hands of the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. As the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site they are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Another Delta operator can be seen practicing with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film. | We see the [[M1911A1]] pistol in the hands of the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. As the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site they are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Another Delta operator can be seen practicing with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta operator shows the Rangers what a real handgun can do. (That is, better firepower at the cost of running out of ammunition twice as quickly.)]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Gordon fires his M1911A1 at the Somalis. At one point his M1911A1 jams and the muzzle flashes are all CGI.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM1911A1shugart.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM1911A1shugart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart fires his M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-1911-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart fires his M1911A1 after being wounded.]] | ||
[[Image:Blackhawk11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Blackhawk11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force Sgt. Sanderson with his M1911A1.]] | ||
== Tokarev TT-33 == | == Tokarev TT-33 == | ||
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A Somali militiaman uses a [[Tokarev TT-33]] to kill SFC Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) at the second crash site. | A Somali militiaman uses a [[Tokarev TT-33]] to kill SFC Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) at the second crash site. | ||
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[Image:BHDTT33-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDTT33-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali unloads his TT-33 into SFC Shughart]] | ||
[[Image:BHDTT33-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDTT33-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the TT-33]] | ||
== Beretta M9 == | == Beretta M9 == | ||
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[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta M92FS 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta M92FS 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M9-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M9-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Humvee driver, Maddox ([[Michael Roof]]) fires his M9.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM9.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McKnight is seen armed with his M9 when walking away from a Ranger, blown in half by an RPG.]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
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[[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9mm with slim handguard]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9mm with slim handguard]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|CWO Durant fires his Heckler & Koch MP5A3 at the approaching Somalis.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durant with his H&K MP5A3.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durant fires his H&K MP5A3 as Deltas carry him from his crashed chopper.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shughart gets killed while firing the MP5A3.]] | ||
== Browning M2HB == | == Browning M2HB == | ||
The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is fielded by both the U.S. Army HMMWVs, the U.N. APCs, and the Somali militia in the film. The opening shots of the film feature Somali militiamen slaughtering a gathered crowd at a food distribution center with the powerful fifty-cal. | The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is fielded by both the U.S. Army HMMWVs, the U.N. APCs, and the Somali militia in the film. The opening shots of the film feature Somali militiamen slaughtering a gathered crowd at a food distribution center with the powerful fifty-cal. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The opening shots of Black Hawk Down.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-BrowningM2-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-BrowningM2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Army HMMWV with a Browning M2HB mounted on the roof.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM2-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of Hoot firing the M2HB (Note that this was a movie blooper, since Hoot's hands are actually gloved.)]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM2-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hoot clearing the roof top of "skinnies" with an M2HB]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM2-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A mean-faced Somali firing the M2HB]] | ||
== GE M134 Minigun == | == GE M134 Minigun == | ||
During the slaughter of the crowd, The U.S. forces hovering in the MH-60 aren't cleared to fire the [[GE M134 Minigun]]s mounted on their Black Hawk. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75 rockets, are also carried by the AH-6 ''Little Birds'' and rain lead in several scenes. | During the slaughter of the crowd, The U.S. forces hovering in the MH-60 aren't cleared to fire the [[GE M134 Minigun]]s mounted on their Black Hawk. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75 rockets, are also carried by the AH-6 ''Little Birds'' and rain lead in several scenes. | ||
[[Image:M134.JPG|thumb|none|350px|GE M134 Minigun in 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M134.JPG|thumb|none|350px|GE M134 Minigun in 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M134-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M134-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A GE M134 with flash suppressor.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M134-4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M134-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pair of GE M134s on an AH-6 supplying close air support.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM134.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDM134.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A door gunner takes out RPG gunners with an M134.]] | ||
== DShK Heavy Machine Gun == | == DShK Heavy Machine Gun == | ||
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[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Russian DShK 12.7x109mm]] | [[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Russian DShK 12.7x109mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-DSHK-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-DSHK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Somali militia leader on a DShK.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-DSHK.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A vehicle mounted DShK.]] | ||
== M72 LAW == | == M72 LAW == | ||
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[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M72.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M72.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso takes aims at a technical.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M72-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M72-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 66mm rocket fired from an [[M72 LAW|M72A3 LAW]] mid-flight.]] | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
While never used on screen, Sgt. Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) can be seen with a customized [[Remington 870]] Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by [[Charlie Sheen]] in the movie ''[[Navy SEALs]]''. | While never used on screen, Sgt. Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) can be seen with a customized [[Remington 870]] Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by [[Charlie Sheen]] in the movie ''[[Navy SEALs]]''. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock (One seen in the movie lacked the folding stock).]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock (One seen in the movie lacked the folding stock).]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRem870-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sanderson with his Remington 870 Express Magnum slung over his back. Note the full length barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRem870-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRem870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close up of Sanderson's 870. Also a good shot of an M733 barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRem870-3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHDRem870-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Receiver reads "Express Magnum" on Sanderson's 870. In real life it would have been a sturdier Police Magnum, not the cheaper, "economy priced" Express Magnum, though both are visually identical. The police magnum is the same shotgun, but built from stronger materials and has slightly different finish.]] | ||
== M67 Hand Grenade == | == M67 Hand Grenade == | ||
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[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|left|225px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|left|225px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M67 Hand Grenades]] | ||
== M7A2 Hand Grenade == | == M7A2 Hand Grenade == | ||
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[[Image:M7A2.gif|thumb|left|225px|ABC-M7A2 CS Gas Grenade]] | [[Image:M7A2.gif|thumb|left|225px|ABC-M7A2 CS Gas Grenade]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M7A2 CS Gas Grenade (far left)]] | ||
Revision as of 03:43, 2 September 2009
The following guns were used in the movie Black Hawk Down
Colt Commando
The Delta operators mainly wield the M727 and M733 variants of the Colt Commando. The M727 variant is identified by its A2 upper reciever and 14.5" barrel with the cutout for mounting an M203 grenade launcher; the M733 has the shorter 11.5" barrel. Staff Sgt. Daniel Busch (Richard Tyson) is the first Delta member on screen, and also the first soldier we see carrying an M727. All Delta members carry M727s and M733s, fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and surefire flashlights. Master Sgt. Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster Waldau) can be seen carrying an M733 featuring a camouflage paint scheme and a sound suppressor, which is then used by Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant (Ron Eldard) to pick off several more Somalis before running out of ammunition and being overwhelmed.
Delta Customs
The Deltas arm themselves differently from the Rangers by using customized Colt Model 727 and 733 rifles as opposed to longer, heavier M16A2 rifles. Many are fitted with such accessories as Aimpoint scopes, surefire flashlights (with the pressure switch taped to the handguard with 100mph tape), some of them have camouflage paint schemes, and some of them are fitted with 14.5" barrels with M203 cuts (M727).
(note - some of the pressure switches were rendered useless as as the delta operators fast roped in from the black hawks, the friction from the 3inch ropes burnt straight through the connecting cable, meaning that the flashlights and in some cases, the radios, failed to function properly.)
Rangers
While the Rangers are armed almost entirely with M16A2 rifles, Cpt. Steele (Jason Isaacs) uses an M733 rifle noted by the 11.5" barrel, with nothing modified or changed. A field medic is also seen using an M733, presumabley because he would need a lighter, more versatile weapon to move quickly to wounded soldiers.
Delta Sniper
Master Sgt. Gary Gordon uses an M733 rifle with the camo paint, scope and a light, but his is fitted with a sound suppressor. Shughart gives this rifle to the wounded Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant, who uses it before it runs out of ammo.
CAR-15
Some of the Deltas are seen using Colt Commando CAR-15 carbines with the original long type muzzle break, which are also heavily customized. There is a high possibility they are built from several Commando types so a definite I.D. isn't certain unless the armorer can verify it.
Colt M4 carbine
Hoot seems to use an Colt M4 carbine rifle with the same customizations and paint job as the Commando rifles when doing solo operations in Somalia, noted by its removable carry handle. He uses it to shoot a wild boar from a chopper, and is chastized by Cpt. Steele (Jason Isaacs) for keeping the weapon's safety off in the baracks. It is noted as an M4, the burst rifle varient because the M4A1, the full-auto varient had not been issued yet. The M4A1 would begin issue around 1995 or so. One of the Deltas is also seen using an M4 carbine during the operation itself.
A bit of anachronism here, both the M4 and M4A1 entered service in 1994, a year after the events of this film (in 1993), so the M4 should technically not be in Hoot's hands. The probable reason was the fact that most of the earlier M16 Carbines are hard to come by, so they needed something to fill that gap.
M60 machine gun
Specialist Shawn Nelson (Ewen Bremner) can be seen carrying an M60 machine gun machine gun as his standard weapon. Some of the Somalis can be seen using them as well.
FN Minimi
Several Rangers can be seen carrying FN Minimis throughout the film, standing in for the M249-E1 SAW. It is also the weapon used by Specialist Lance Twombly (Tom Hardy) to accidentally deafen Nelson when he fires it too close to his head.
M16A2
Staff Sgt. Matt Eversmann (Josh Hartnett) leads his Rangers armed, like most of them, with an M16A2s.
M14
The M14 Rifle is seen being used by Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart (Johnny Strong), most notably when he and Master Sgt. Gary Gordon are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an M68 Aimpoint scope. It was noted that the actual SSGT Shughart actually used a M21 with a M68 scope, although the movie armorer used an M14 to supplement this.
M16A1
M16A1 rifles are seen in the Somali arms dealer's shop and one militia member is seen loading up one. At one point, Rangers can be seen watching a portion of the film The Jerk where a madman is trying to shoot the protagonist using a scoped M16A1.
CETME
Spanish CETME rifles are seen among the weapons in the arms dealer's shop, many of which are taken by the militia to combat the U.S. forces. They are not Heckler & Koch G3s, most notabley because they have a simple fixed sight instead of a rear sight spindle.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
The local militia arm themselves with, among many other weapons, Heckler & Koch G3A3 assault rifles.
PKM Light Machine Gun
A PKM light machine gun is seen resting on a table in the Somali arms dealer's shop.
SVD Dragunov
When Hoot (Eric Bana) is in the Somali town, he passes the arms dealer, who has an SVD Dragunov on display.
RPK
One of the Somali fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an RPK light machine gun. Its blonde furniture indicates it could be a foreign copy. The machining divots in the receiver could help indicate its origins as well. (the milled receiver, blonde wood, and the fact that the selector is in semi seem to suggest it is an Arsenal Bulgarian RPK, probably a US-made semi-auto variant)
RPG-7
The Russian manufactured RPG-7 features prominently in the film as it is the weapon which brings down a pair of Black Hawks. In one scene, a projectile from an RPG-7 strikes the driver of one of the deuce and a half trucks in Lt. Colonel Danny McKnight (Tom Sizemore)'s convoy and fails to detonate, impaling the luckless soldier instead.
Norinco Type 69
Along with RPG-7s, Chinese Norinco Type 69 launchers are used by the militia.
Norinco Type 56
A full stock Norinco Type 56 is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM syle muzzle break added on.
Norinco Type 56-1
Nearly all of the Somali gunmen are armed with the Norinco Type 56-1 assault rifle, which is a Chinese derivative of the AKS-47/AKMS. They are identified by the hooded front sights, which only Chinese Kalashnikov rifles have.
AKS-74U
Mo'alim (Razaaq Adoti), the Somali militia leader, carries an AKS-74U as his weapon of choice, first seen picking it up and inspecting it before heading into battle, then firing a burst into the air to break up the mob attacking one of the surviving Blackhawk pilots before announcing that he was to be taken alive as a prisoner.
SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle
At one point in the film, Somalis begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an SPG-9 recoilless rifle. A group of Deltas soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the Somalis, killing several with one shot before destroying the weapon with a thermite grenade.
Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher
Many of the Ranger's M16A2s are fitted with Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers, standing in for the M203 grenade launcher. Most notably seen in the hands of Sgt. Ruiz of Cpt. Steele's (Jason Isaacs) unit. See flare launcher page for a guide on telling them apart.
M203 Grenade Launcher
While the Cobray CM203 37mm launchers are fitted on most of the Ranger's M16A2 rifles, a couple of actual M203 grenade launchers attached to M16A2s are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes (Ewan McGregor) who assists Delta in taking out a technical that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade from his M203.
M1911A1
We see the M1911A1 pistol in the hands of the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. As the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site they are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Another Delta operator can be seen practicing with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film.
Tokarev TT-33
A Somali militiaman uses a Tokarev TT-33 to kill SFC Shughart (Johnny Strong) at the second crash site.
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 pistol is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his M9 sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant (Ron Eldard), a Black Hawk pilot, is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with a slim forearm and uses it to defend himself after he's shot down. The MP5 was briefly issued to helicopter crews as a personal defense weapon (PDW), but was discontinued in this role when it was determined its' 9mm ammo lacked sufficient stopping power against armor-wearing or drug-crazed enemies, as was the case in Somalia. The guns is also briefly used by SFC Randy Shughart before being killed by the overwhelming militia. In the book and real life, the weapons were actually MP5Ks. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper, a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is fielded by both the U.S. Army HMMWVs, the U.N. APCs, and the Somali militia in the film. The opening shots of the film feature Somali militiamen slaughtering a gathered crowd at a food distribution center with the powerful fifty-cal.
GE M134 Minigun
During the slaughter of the crowd, The U.S. forces hovering in the MH-60 aren't cleared to fire the GE M134 Miniguns mounted on their Black Hawk. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75 rockets, are also carried by the AH-6 Little Birds and rain lead in several scenes.
DShK Heavy Machine Gun
Several vehicle mounted Russian DShK heavy machine guns appear in several scenes of the film.
M72 LAW
An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an M72A3. The M72A3 was a Post Vietnam improved model of the M72 Rocket, and the last variation used by the U.S. Army. Upgrade versions (up to M72A7) of the LAW are being fielded by the U.S. Navy and USMC as recently as 2007.
Remington 870
While never used on screen, Sgt. Sanderson (William Fichtner) can be seen with a customized Remington 870 Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by Charlie Sheen in the movie Navy SEALs.
M67 Hand Grenade
While loading up for the assault, Hoot (Eric Bana) picks up M67 fragmentation hand grenades. Sgt. Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down.
M7A2 Hand Grenade
An M7A2 CS gas grenade is seen sitting next to the M67 fragmentation hand grenades Hoot picks up.
