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[[Image:Korean Pig.jpg|thumb|right|500px|An Daewoo K3 without a disentegrating belt. - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[Image:Korean Pig.jpg|thumb|right|500px|An Daewoo K3 without a disentegrating belt. - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[Image:DaewooK3.jpg|thumb|right|500px|A Daewoo K3 "Paratrooper" model, with chopped barrel and buttstock removed to resemble an M249 Paratrooper, and with a 30 round STANAG magazine. Guns in similar configurations have been seen in many action films. (This picture was edited in MS Paint.)]]
[[Image:DaewooK3.jpg|thumb|right|500px|A Daewoo K3 "Paratrooper" model, with a chopped barrel buttstock removed to resemble an M249 Paratrooper, and with a 200 round "soft pack" magazine. Guns in similar configurations have been seen in many action films. (This picture was edited in GIMP.)]]


The K3 is a Korean-made 5.56x45mm light machine gun (LMG) manufactured by Daewoo and used by the Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces. It strongly resembles the [[FN Minimi]]/[[M249]], but it is actually a completely different weapon. However, for film armorers, the K3's close resemblance to the M249 proved handy at a time when the M249 was difficult for armories to acquire. '''Consequently, there are many action movies and TV shows in which visually modified K3s are used as stand-ins for the M249.'''
The K3 is a Korean-made 5.56x45mm light machine gun (LMG) manufactured by Daewoo and used by the Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces. It strongly resembles the [[FN Minimi]]/[[M249]], but it is actually a completely different weapon. However, for film armorers, the K3's close resemblance to the M249 proved handy at a time when the M249 was difficult for armories to acquire. '''Consequently, there are many action movies and TV shows in which visually modified K3s are used as stand-ins for the M249.'''
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|  [[Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem]] || Various || National Guard personnel || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi SPW]]  ||2007
|  [[Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball]] || Fritz Tremor || [[Michael Parks]] || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi SPW]]  ||2010
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|  [[Driven to Kill]] || Boris || [[Mike Dopud]] || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi SPW]]  ||2009
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|  [[Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem]] || National Guard soldiers || Background extras || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi SPW]]  ||2007
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|  [[Postal]] || Postal Dude || [[Zack Ward]] || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi SPW]] ||2007
|  [[Postal]] || Postal Dude || [[Zack Ward]] || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi SPW]] ||2007
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| [[3000 Miles to Graceland]] || Thomas Murphy || [[Kevin Costner]] || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] ||2001
| [[3000 Miles to Graceland]] || Thomas Murphy || [[Kevin Costner]] || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] ||2001
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| [[Rules of Engagement]] || U.S Marines || Background extras || Visually modified to resemble a [[FN Minimi|M249 SAW]] ||2000
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| [[American Dragons]] || Drive-by shooter || Unknown actor || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] ||1998
| [[American Dragons]] || Drive-by shooter || Unknown actor || Visually modified to resemble an [[FN Minimi|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] ||1998

Revision as of 02:04, 19 October 2010

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An Daewoo K3 without a disentegrating belt. - 5.56x45mm NATO
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A Daewoo K3 "Paratrooper" model, with a chopped barrel buttstock removed to resemble an M249 Paratrooper, and with a 200 round "soft pack" magazine. Guns in similar configurations have been seen in many action films. (This picture was edited in GIMP.)

The K3 is a Korean-made 5.56x45mm light machine gun (LMG) manufactured by Daewoo and used by the Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces. It strongly resembles the FN Minimi/M249, but it is actually a completely different weapon. However, for film armorers, the K3's close resemblance to the M249 proved handy at a time when the M249 was difficult for armories to acquire. Consequently, there are many action movies and TV shows in which visually modified K3s are used as stand-ins for the M249.

Specifications

  • Type: Light Machine Gun
  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm
  • Capacity: Can either use 30 round STANAG magazines or 250 round disentegrating belts
  • Fire Modes: Full automatic
  • Length: 40.6 inches
  • Barrel Length: 21 inches




The Daewoo K3 light machine gun appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:

Film

Title Character Actor Note Date
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball Fritz Tremor Michael Parks Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi SPW 2010
Driven to Kill Boris Mike Dopud Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi SPW 2009
Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem National Guard soldiers Background extras Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi SPW 2007
Postal Postal Dude Zack Ward Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi SPW 2007
Underworld: Evolution Cleaner Unknown actor Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi SPW 2006
Walking Tall Sheriff Stan Watkins Michael Bowen Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi SPW 2004
3000 Miles to Graceland Thomas Murphy Kevin Costner Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi Paratrooper 2001
Rules of Engagement U.S Marines Background extras Visually modified to resemble a M249 SAW 2000
American Dragons Drive-by shooter Unknown actor Visually modified to resemble an FN Minimi Paratrooper 1998


Television

Show Title / Episode Actor Character Note Air Date
Stargate: Atlantis Various Atlantis personnel Visually modified to resemble FN Minimi SPW 2004-2008
Harsh Realm/Cincinnati A Republican Guard sentry With night-vision sight 1999-2000
Stargate SG-1 Various SG-1 personnel Visually modified to resemble the M249 Paratrooper and FN Minimi SPW. 1997-2007


Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Combat Arms Both regular and SPW versions can be used 2008
Global Operations M249 SAW Paratrooper model 2000
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