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'''''Strike Back''''' is a 2010 six-episode drama series starring Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln and airing on Sky1. Filmed mostly in South Africa, the series is based on Chris Ryan's bestselling novel of the same name.  
'''''Strike Back''''' is a 2010 six-episode drama series starring Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln and airing on Sky1. Filmed mostly in South Africa, the series is based on Chris Ryan's bestselling novel of the same name.  


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==SIG-Sauer P226==
==SIG-Sauer P226==


A [[SIG-Sauer P226]] is used by Porter while he is in Iraq in episode 2. Later, Hugh Collinson ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) uses a P226 in episode 6.
A [[SIG-Sauer P226]] is used by Porter while he is in Iraq in episode 2. Later, Hugh Collinson ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) uses a P226 in episode 6, giving it to Porter while the two are fighting off a militant attack on the Afghan-Pakistani border.  


[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px| SIG-Sauer P226 - 9mm]]\
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px| SIG-Sauer P226 - 9mm]]


==Tokarev TT-33==
==Tokarev TT-33==


Hakim Al-Naseri ([[Dhaffer L'Abidine]]) threatens Porter with a [[Tokarev TT-33]] after he is captured by Iraqi insurgents in episode 2.
Hakim Al-Naseri ([[Dhaffer L'Abidine]]) threatens Porter with a [[Tokarev TT-33]] after he is captured by Iraqi insurgents in episode 2. Gerald Baxter ([[Ewan Bremner]]) also briefly points a TT-33 at Porter during episode 5.  


[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips]]
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips]]
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==Beretta 92FS==  
==Beretta 92FS==  


[[Beretta 92FS]] pistols are used by several Zimbabwean soldiers and prison guards, including Colonel Tshuma ([[David Harewood]]).  
[[Beretta 92FS]] pistols are used by several Zimbabwean soldiers and prison guards, most prominently by Colonel Tshuma ([[David Harewood]]).  


[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm.]]
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm.]]
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==M4A1 Carbine==
==M4A1 Carbine==


The [[M4A1]] carbine is used by John Porter and United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers throughout the series, with a variety of different sights and attachments.   
The [[M4A1]] carbine is used by John Porter, United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers, and American forces throughout the series, with a variety of different sights and attachments.   


[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4 (above).]]
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4 (above).]]
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[[Image:Sa80-l85a2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|L85A2 - 5.56mm]]
[[Image:Sa80-l85a2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|L85A2 - 5.56mm]]
==Heckler & Koch G3KA4==
Collinson uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3KA4|Heckler & Koch G3KA4]] during the prologue in episode 1. The rifle is equipped with a red dot sight and a tactical forearm with a flashlight. The weapon is erroneously referred to as a "[[Heckler & Koch UMP]]" in episode 6, despite differing in both appearance and caliber.
[[Image:G3KA4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3KA4 7.62x51mm NATO]]


==Kalashnikov Variants==
==Kalashnikov Variants==
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===AKMS===
===AKMS===


The [[AKMS]] is used throughout the series by enemies, including Iraqi insurgents in episodes 1 and 2, Zimbabwean soldiers in episodes 3 and 4, and Pakistani militants in episodes 5 and 6. Porter also uses captured AKMS rifles on several occasions.  
The [[AKMS]] is used throughout the series by enemies, including Iraqi insurgents in episodes 1 and 2, Zimbabwean soldiers in episodes 3 and 4, and Afghan militants in episodes 5 and 6. Porter also uses captured AKMS rifles on several occasions while escaping enemy confinement.  


[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
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===Norinco Type 84===
===Norinco Type 84===


Another rifle commonly used by enemies is the [[Norinco Type 84]] rifle, which is seen in both full and side-folding stock configurations.  
Iraqi insurgents in episodes 1 and 2 use [[Norinco Type 84]] rifles in full and side-folding stock configurations.  


[[Image:NorincoType84SRifle.jpg‎ ‎|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 84S - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:NorincoType84SRifle.jpg‎ ‎|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 84S - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:NorincoType84SFolder.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 84S Underfolder Model - 5.56x45mm. The rifles featured in the series have side folding stocks similar to those on the Norinco Type 56-2.]]
[[Image:NorincoType84SFolder.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 84S Underfolder Model - 5.56x45mm]]
 
===Vektor R4/R5 (Modified to resemble AK-47/AKM===
 
Another weapon commonly seen in the hands of enemies are [[Galil|Vektor R4/R5]] rifles modified to resemble the AK-47, as distinguished by their receivers and Galil-style magazines. These rifles are likely the same as the ones featured in ''[[District 9]]'' since armorer Olly Steele worked on both projects.


==FN FAL==
==FN FAL==


A [[FN-FAL]] rifle is used by Porter in Zimbabwe in Episode 4.
A [[FN-FAL]] rifle is used by Porter in Zimbabwe for much of episode 4.  


[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|500px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]


==Heckler & Koch G3KA4==
==Vektor R5==
 
The South African soldiers that rescue Porter in episode 4 are armed with [[Galil#Galil SAR|Vektor R5]] rifles.
 
[[Image:Galil-SAR.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm]]
 
==Heckler & Koch G36C==
 
Porter carries a [[Heckler & Koch G36#Heckler & Koch G36C|Heckler & Koch G36C]] with a red dot sight and suppressor during episode 5.


Collinson uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3KA4|Heckler & Koch G3KA4]] during the prologue in episode 1. The rifle is equipped with a red dot sight and a modified forearm featuring a tactical light.
[[Image:Hkg36c.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm]]


[[Image:G3KA4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3KA4 7.62x51mm NATO]]


==Truvelo Armory Sniper Rifle==
==Truvelo Armory Sniper Rifle==


A bolt action sniper rifle was used by Felix Masuku in Episode 4, to try to assassinate Robert Mugabe, but in fact, kills a double.
A bolt action sniper rifle was used by Felix Masuku in episode 4 during an assassination attempt on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.  


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==FN MAG==
Taliban fighters use a [[FN MAG]] machine gun while attacking American Marines in episode 5. In episode 6, Porter uses a FN MAG to fend off militants that attack him and Collinson on the Afghan-Pakistani border.
[[Image:Mag58postb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN MAG 58 7.62x51mm NATO]]
==RPG-7==
The [[RPG-7]] is seen in the hands of Zimbabwean soldiers in episode 2 and Afghan militants in episode 6.
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
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[[Category:War]]

Revision as of 03:30, 8 June 2010

Strike Back is a 2010 six-episode drama series starring Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln and airing on Sky1. Filmed mostly in South Africa, the series is based on Chris Ryan's bestselling novel of the same name.

Glock 19

John Porter (Richard Armitage) is briefly seen handling a Glock 19 pistol in episode 1.

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Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

SIG-Sauer P226

A SIG-Sauer P226 is used by Porter while he is in Iraq in episode 2. Later, Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln) uses a P226 in episode 6, giving it to Porter while the two are fighting off a militant attack on the Afghan-Pakistani border.

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SIG-Sauer P226 - 9mm

Tokarev TT-33

Hakim Al-Naseri (Dhaffer L'Abidine) threatens Porter with a Tokarev TT-33 after he is captured by Iraqi insurgents in episode 2. Gerald Baxter (Ewan Bremner) also briefly points a TT-33 at Porter during episode 5.

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Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips

Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS pistols are used by several Zimbabwean soldiers and prison guards, most prominently by Colonel Tshuma (David Harewood).

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Beretta 92F - 9x19mm.

Heckler & Koch MP5KN

Porter uses a Heckler & Koch MP5KN submachine gun with a red dot sight and suppressor in episode 2.

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Heckler & Koch MP5KN - 9x19mm.

M4A1 Carbine

The M4A1 carbine is used by John Porter, United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) soldiers, and American forces throughout the series, with a variety of different sights and attachments.

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Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4 (above).
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Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

L85A1/A2

Collinson is briefly seen with a L85A1/A2 in the prologue of episode 1, before Porter gives him a Heckler & Koch G3KA4 to use during a hostage rescue mission on the eve of the Iraq War.

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L85A2 - 5.56mm

Heckler & Koch G3KA4

Collinson uses a Heckler & Koch G3KA4 during the prologue in episode 1. The rifle is equipped with a red dot sight and a tactical forearm with a flashlight. The weapon is erroneously referred to as a "Heckler & Koch UMP" in episode 6, despite differing in both appearance and caliber.

Heckler & Koch G3KA4 7.62x51mm NATO

Kalashnikov Variants

AKMS

The AKMS is used throughout the series by enemies, including Iraqi insurgents in episodes 1 and 2, Zimbabwean soldiers in episodes 3 and 4, and Afghan militants in episodes 5 and 6. Porter also uses captured AKMS rifles on several occasions while escaping enemy confinement.

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

Norinco Type 84

Iraqi insurgents in episodes 1 and 2 use Norinco Type 84 rifles in full and side-folding stock configurations.

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Norinco Type 84S - 5.56x45mm
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Norinco Type 84S Underfolder Model - 5.56x45mm

Vektor R4/R5 (Modified to resemble AK-47/AKM

Another weapon commonly seen in the hands of enemies are Vektor R4/R5 rifles modified to resemble the AK-47, as distinguished by their receivers and Galil-style magazines. These rifles are likely the same as the ones featured in District 9 since armorer Olly Steele worked on both projects.

FN FAL

A FN-FAL rifle is used by Porter in Zimbabwe for much of episode 4.

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FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO

Vektor R5

The South African soldiers that rescue Porter in episode 4 are armed with Vektor R5 rifles.

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IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G36C

Porter carries a Heckler & Koch G36C with a red dot sight and suppressor during episode 5.

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Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm


Truvelo Armory Sniper Rifle

A bolt action sniper rifle was used by Felix Masuku in episode 4 during an assassination attempt on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.



the bolt action sniper rifle is South Africa's Truvelo. Not sure which caliber, looks like a 308 or 300wm. could be 338LM as well. never actually watched the film, only saw a snap shot of the gun scene. someone edit this for me please, new to this stuff.

more info can be found here. looks like these people didn't even bother naming their rifles.

http://www.truvelo.co.za/armoury/content/sniper-rifles

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FN MAG

Taliban fighters use a FN MAG machine gun while attacking American Marines in episode 5. In episode 6, Porter uses a FN MAG to fend off militants that attack him and Collinson on the Afghan-Pakistani border.

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FN MAG 58 7.62x51mm NATO

RPG-7

The RPG-7 is seen in the hands of Zimbabwean soldiers in episode 2 and Afghan militants in episode 6.

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RPG-7 - 40mm