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== Colt Commando == | == Colt Commando == | ||
The Delta operators mainly wield the M727 and M733 variants of the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series |Colt Commando]]. The M727 variant is identified by its A2 upper receiver and 14.5" barrel with the cutout for mounting an M203 grenade launcher; the M733 has the shorter 11.5" barrel. Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]) is the first Delta member on screen, and also the first soldier we see carrying an [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|M727]]. All Delta members carry M727s and M733s, fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and surefire flashlights. Master Sergeant 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. | The Delta operators mainly wield the M727 and M733 variants of the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series |Colt Commando]]. The M727 variant is identified by its A2 upper receiver and 14.5" barrel with the cutout for mounting an M203 grenade launcher; the M733 has the shorter 11.5" barrel. Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]) is the first Delta member on screen, and also the first soldier we see carrying an [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|M727]]. All Delta members carry M727s and M733s, fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and surefire flashlights. Master Sergeant 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 3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) to pick off several more Somalis before running out of ammunition and being overwhelmed. | ||
[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 727 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 727 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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===Delta Customs=== | ===Delta Customs=== | ||
The Delta Force operators 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 red dot scopes and Surefire tactical lights (with the pressure switch taped to the handguard with 100mph or electrical tape). Some of the Colts have camouflage paint schemes, and some of them are fitted with 14.5" barrels with M203 cuts (M727). | The Delta Force operators 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 red dot scopes and Surefire tactical lights (with the pressure switch taped to the handguard with 100mph or electrical tape). Some of the Colts have camouflage paint schemes, and some of them are fitted with 14.5" barrels with M203 cuts (M727). | ||
[[Image:BHD-M733.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force SSG | [[Image:BHD-M733.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force SSG Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]) aims an M727 carbine at Somali militants raiding a Red Cross food distribution center while aboard a Blackhawk. Note the flashlight pressure switch taped to the handguard.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M733-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force | [[Image:BHD-M733-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) fires his M727 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:BHDCommando-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) uses his M727 to shoot out of a Humvee window.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded SSG Busch climbs out of his crashed Blackhawk and fires his M727 at the Somalis.]] | [[Image:BHDCommando-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded SSG Busch climbs out of his crashed Blackhawk and fires his M727 at the Somalis.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sanderson fires his M727 during the "Mogadishu Mile".]] | [[Image:BHDCommando-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sanderson fires his M727 during the "Mogadishu Mile".]] | ||
===Rangers=== | ===Rangers=== | ||
While the Rangers are armed almost entirely with [[M16A2]] rifles, Captain Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) uses an M733 rifle, noted by the 11.5" barrel, with nothing modified or changed. "Doc" Schmid ([[Hugh Dancy]]) also uses an M733, presumably because as a medic, he would need a lighter, more versatile weapon to move quickly to wounded soldiers. | While the Rangers are armed almost entirely with [[M16A2]] rifles, Captain Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) uses an M733 rifle, noted by the 11.5" barrel, with nothing modified or changed. SFC "Doc" Schmid ([[Hugh Dancy]]) also uses an M733, presumably because as a medic, he would need a lighter, more versatile weapon to move quickly to wounded soldiers. | ||
[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 733 with 11.5" Barrel (The Model 723 is the export model of the same weapon - used by forces of the UAE and US Delta Force) 5.56mm]] | [[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 733 with 11.5" Barrel (The Model 723 is the export model of the same weapon - used by forces of the UAE and US Delta Force) 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|CPT | [[Image:BHDCommando-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) with his M733 carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steele shows the Delta Operators you don't need a fancy scope to fire an M733. Iron sights.]] | [[Image:BHDCommando-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steele shows the Delta Operators you don't need a fancy scope to fire an M733. Iron sights.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommando-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Ranger medic | [[Image:BHDCommando-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Ranger medic SFC Schmid ([[Hugh Dancy]]) with his M733 in hand.]] | ||
===Delta Sniper=== | ===Delta Sniper=== | ||
Delta Force MSG | Delta Force MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) uses an [[M16_rifle_series#Colt_Carbine.2FModel_653.2FModel_727.2FModel_733|M733]] carbine modified with a camouflage paint scheme, Aimpoint scope, tactical light, and a sound suppressor. Shughart gives this rifle to the wounded Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant, who uses it before it runs out of ammo. | ||
[[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) hovers above the second crash site with his suppressed M733.]] | [[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) hovers above the second crash site with his suppressed M733.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon fires his suppressed M733 in defense of the crash site.]] | [[Image:BHDCommandoSuppressed-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon fires his suppressed M733 in defense of the crash site.]] | ||
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==Colt M4 carbine== | ==Colt M4 carbine== | ||
Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) seems to use an [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|Colt M4 carbine]] 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 chastised by | Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) seems to use an [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|Colt M4 carbine]] 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 chastised by CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) for keeping the weapon's safety off in the barracks. 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. | 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. | ||
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[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4 carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4 carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
[[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:BHDM4-2.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|600px| | [[Image:BHDM4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|CPT Steele points out to Hoot that, whether an undisciplined Delta Operator or not, his M4 carbine should be safeties-on in the barracks. Hoot replies, "This is my safety", and bends his index finger. Note the knobs on the carry handle used to remove it from the gun and custom pistol grip. Also note that this particular weapon is quite clearly a rubber prop version, which are normally used only for stunt work.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta operator breaches and clears with an M4 carbine in hand. Note the removable carry handle.]] | [[Image:BHDM4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Delta operator breaches and clears with an M4 carbine in hand. Note the removable carry handle.]] | ||
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== M16A2 == | == M16A2 == | ||
SSG | SSG Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Rangers armed, like most of them, with an [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]]. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSG | [[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSG Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Blackhawk crash site.]] | [[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Blackhawk crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SGT | [[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SGT Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Blackhawk crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG | [[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. The pilot on the left is CWO Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event. It is evident from this shot that the lower receiver is that of an M16A1, not the A2, thus these rifles were built up on A1 lowers.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) with his M16A2 as the Rangers and Delta hold off the Somalia forces.]] | [[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) with his M16A2 as the Rangers and Delta hold off the Somalia forces.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switches between his M14 and an M16A2 as the Delta snipers defend their position at the second crash site.]] | [[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switches between his M14 and an M16A2 as the Delta snipers defend their position at the second crash site.]] | ||
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== M14 Rifle == | == M14 Rifle == | ||
The [[M14 Rifle#M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and MSG | The [[M14 Rifle#M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an M68 Aimpoint scope. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC | [[Image:BHD-M21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart fires his M14. This shot appears to have been reversed. Note how the bolt and the battery slot on the Aimpoint 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|600px|SFC | [[Image:BHD-M21-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart covers the second crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC | [[Image:BHDM14-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart fires his M14 in defense of the second crash site.]] | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
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[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M16A1 rifles hang in the dealer's shop along with M16A2s, likely captured from American forces.]] | [[Image:BHDM16A1-1.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|600px|Moments before his epileptic seizure, | [[Image:BHDM16A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moments before his epileptic seizure, LT Beales ([[Ioan Gruffudd]]) is watching a scene from ''[[The Jerk]]'' where the Madman ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]) is seen firing a scoped M16A1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A militiaman picks up an M16A1 with the flash hider removed and with a strange smooth ten round magazine.]] | [[Image:BHDM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A militiaman picks up an M16A1 with the flash hider removed and with a strange smooth ten round magazine.]] | ||
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[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 70mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 70mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RPG-7s being handed out by the militia.]] | [[Image:BHDRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|RPG-7s being handed out by the militia.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-RPG7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rocket propelled grenade being fired at a Black Hawk.It is obviously CGI, since there is no backblast.]] | [[Image:BHD-RPG7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A rocket propelled grenade being fired at a Black Hawk. It is obviously CGI, since there is no backblast.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPG7-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A milita member fires the RPG that takes down Super Six One, causing the first Blackhawk crash of the operation.]] | [[Image:BHDRPG7-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A milita member fires the RPG that takes down Super Six One, causing the first Blackhawk crash of the operation.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPGhead.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An undetonated RPG warhead impales the deuce and a half driver, | [[Image:BHDRPGhead.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An undetonated RPG warhead impales the deuce and a half driver, PFC Kowalewski ([[Brendan Sexton III]]).]] | ||
==Norinco Type 69== | ==Norinco Type 69== | ||
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[[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1.]] | [[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-AK47-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Somali militiamen running with Type 56-1 rifles.]] | [[Image:BHD-AK47-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Somali militiamen running with Type 56-1 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A round from this Norinco Type 56-1 causes the first KIA of the operation, SGT | [[Image:BHDType56-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A round from this Norinco Type 56-1 causes the first KIA of the operation, SGT Dominic Pilla.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali fires his 56-1.]] | [[Image:BHDType56-1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali fires his 56-1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali kills | [[Image:BHDType56-1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali kills SGT Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) with a shot to his back with a Type 56-1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56-1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the hooded front sight on this Somali's 56-1.]] | [[Image:BHDType56-1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the hooded front sight on this Somali's 56-1.]] | ||
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==Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher== | ==Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher== | ||
Many of the Rangers' [[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 | Many of the Rangers' [[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 ([[Enrique Murciano]]) 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|600px|A Ranger behind CPT | [[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|600px|Steele gives the dying SGT | [[Image:BHDColtFlare-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steele gives the dying SGT Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) 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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== 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. Delta Force | 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. Delta Force MSG Wex ([[Kim Coates]]) can be seen at the firing range 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|600px|Delta Force | [[Image:BHDM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force MSG Wex ([[Kim Coates]]) shows the Rangers what a .45 can do. (That is, better firepower at the cost of running out of ammunition twice as quickly.)]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MSG | [[Image:BHDM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MSG Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) fires his M1911A1 at the Somalis. At one point, his M1911A1 jams and the muzzle flashes are all CGI.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM1911A1shugart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC | [[Image:BHDM1911A1shugart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) fires his M1911A1 while defending the second crash site.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite being wounded, SFC | [[Image:BHD-1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Despite being wounded, SFC Shughart continues to fire his M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force | [[Image:BHD 015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Delta Force SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) fires his M1911A1 during the "Mogadishu Mile". It seems unlikely a well trained operator would wear his flight gloves like shown.]] | ||
[[Image:Blackhawk11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of SGT | [[Image:Blackhawk11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of SGT Sanderson's M1911A1.]] | ||
== Tokarev TT-33 == | == Tokarev TT-33 == | ||
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== Beretta 92FS == | == Beretta 92FS == | ||
The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92FS]] 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 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself. | The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92FS]] pistol is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of Lieutenant Colonel McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS 9x19mm.]] | ||
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== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]), the | Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]), the MH-60 Black Hawk pilot of Super Six-Four, is armed with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with a slim handgrip 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 9x19mm 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 [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5K|MP5K]]s. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper, a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis. | In the book and real life, the weapons were actually [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5K|MP5K]]s. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper, a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis. | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with slim handguard]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with slim handguard]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While trapped in his pilot seat, | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While trapped in his pilot seat, CWO3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) prepares to defend himself with his H&K MP5A3.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durant fires his Heckler & Koch MP5A3 at the approaching Somalis.]] | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durant fires his Heckler & Koch MP5A3 at the approaching Somalis.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durant continues firing his H&K MP5A3 as the Delta snipers extract him from his downed | [[Image:BHD 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Durant continues firing his H&K MP5A3 as the Delta snipers extract him from his downed Black Hawk.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SFC Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) is firing the MP5A3 as he is shot.]] | ||
===Special=== | ===Special=== | ||
[[Image:BHD2Arm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An actor aims Durant's MP5 in movie armory. Note the other weapons behind him.]] | [[Image:BHD2Arm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An actor aims Durant's MP5 in movie armory. Note the other weapons behind him.]] | ||
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The [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is fielded by the US Army on their HMMWVs, the U.N. forces on their APCs, and the Somali militia on their technicals 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 the US Army on their HMMWVs, the U.N. forces on their APCs, and the Somali militia on their technicals 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|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The opening shots of Black Hawk Down. | [[Image:BHD 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The opening shots of Black Hawk Down. Aidid's gunmen open fire on the crowd at the food distribution center with the Browning M2.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Army Humvee with a Browning M2HB mounted on the roof, actually a rubber prop as shown when the barrel bounces when the Humvee goes over some bumps.]] | [[Image:BHD 025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Army Humvee with a Browning M2HB mounted on the roof, actually a rubber prop as shown when the barrel bounces when the Humvee goes over some bumps.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SGT | [[Image:BHD 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SGT Dominic Pilla ([[Danny Hoch]]) fires the M2HB from his Humvee as they evac an injured Ranger back to base.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) clearing the roof top of "skinnies" with an M2HB.]] | [[Image:BHDM2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) clearing the roof top of "skinnies" with an M2HB.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of Hoot firing the M2HB (Note that this was a movie blooper, since Hoot was actually wearing Nomex gloves.)]] | [[Image:BHDM2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of Hoot firing the M2HB (Note that this was a movie blooper, since Hoot was actually wearing Nomex gloves.)]] | ||
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== M67 Hand Grenade == | == M67 Hand Grenade == | ||
While loading up for the assault, Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) picks up [[M67 hand grenade|M67 fragmentation hand grenades]]. | While loading up for the assault, Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) picks up [[M67 hand grenade|M67 fragmentation hand grenades]]. SFC Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down. | ||
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|225px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|225px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
Revision as of 05:37, 1 July 2010
The following weapons were used in the film 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 receiver and 14.5" barrel with the cutout for mounting an M203 grenade launcher; the M733 has the shorter 11.5" barrel. Staff Sergeant 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 Sergeant 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 3 Michael Durant (Ron Eldard) to pick off several more Somalis before running out of ammunition and being overwhelmed.
Delta Customs
The Delta Force operators 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 red dot scopes and Surefire tactical lights (with the pressure switch taped to the handguard with 100mph or electrical tape). Some of the Colts have camouflage paint schemes, and some of them are fitted with 14.5" barrels with M203 cuts (M727).
Rangers
While the Rangers are armed almost entirely with M16A2 rifles, Captain Steele (Jason Isaacs) uses an M733 rifle, noted by the 11.5" barrel, with nothing modified or changed. SFC "Doc" Schmid (Hugh Dancy) also uses an M733, presumably because as a medic, he would need a lighter, more versatile weapon to move quickly to wounded soldiers.
Delta Sniper
Delta Force MSG Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) uses an M733 carbine modified with a camouflage paint scheme, Aimpoint scope, tactical light, and a sound suppressor. Shughart gives this rifle to the wounded Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant, who uses it before it runs out of ammo.
CAR-15
Some of the Deltas Operators are seen using Colt Commando CAR-15 carbines with the original long type muzzle brake, 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 (Eric Bana) seems to use an Colt M4 carbine 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 chastised by CPT Steele (Jason Isaacs) for keeping the weapon's safety off in the barracks. 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. A mounted M60 is also seen and fired from at least one of the Humvees in the extraction convoy. Some of the Somalis can be seen using them as well.
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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. The Minimis are also fitted with circular 200-round cloth ammo bags instead of hard plastic drums.
M16A2
SSG Matt Eversmann (Josh Hartnett) leads his Rangers armed, like most of them, with an M16A2.
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M14 Rifle
The M14 rifle is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart (Johnny Strong), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an M68 Aimpoint scope.
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 notably 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, actual 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 Somalis 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 the weapon which brings down a pair of UH-60 Blackhawks. In one scene inspired by an actual event, a projectile from an RPG-7 strikes PVT. Kowalewski (Brendan Sexton III), the driver of one of the M-35 deuce and a half trucks in Lieutenant 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 brake 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. At one point in the film, one of the soldiers can be seen removing the magazine from a discarded Type 56-1 and stuffing it in an empty pouch. Whether this was done to take back a souvenir or for some other reason is not known.
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, Aidid's militia 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 led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot.
AN/M14 Incendiary Grenade
There are several appearances in the film of AN/M14 incendiary grenades; used by Deltas to destroy sensitive equipment at both Blackhawk crash sites, as well as to destroy the SPG-9 recoilless rifle mentioned above once Hoot and his team are done with it. Another one can be seen sitting on a table when Hoot is loading up.
Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher
Many of the Rangers' 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 (Enrique Murciano) 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. Delta Force MSG Wex (Kim Coates) can be seen at the firing range 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 92FS
The Beretta 92FS pistol is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of Lieutenant Colonel McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant (Ron Eldard), the MH-60 Black Hawk pilot of Super Six-Four, is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with a slim handgrip 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 9x19mm 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.
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Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is fielded by the US Army on their HMMWVs, the U.N. forces on their APCs, and the Somali militia on their technicals 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 Dillon Aero 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, SFC 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.
In a deleted scene, SFC Sanderson uses the shotgun to blow the hinges on a door inside the target building.
M67 Hand Grenade
While loading up for the assault, Hoot (Eric Bana) picks up M67 fragmentation hand grenades. SFC Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down.
