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The [[M1911 pistol series#M191A1|M1911A1]] is seen in the holsters of US soldiers and used by ARVN Captain Duc ([[François Chau]]). | The [[M1911 pistol series#M191A1|M1911A1]] is seen in the holsters of US soldiers and used by ARVN Captain Duc ([[François Chau]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | ||
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A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Colonel Tuong ([[Haing S. Ngor]]). | A [[Makarov PM]] is carried by Colonel Tuong ([[Haing S. Ngor]]). | ||
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | [[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
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==Submachine Guns== | |||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | |||
Joop ([[Bobby McGee]]), an American soldier, is seen carrying an [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. It is then captured by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]). | |||
[[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson w/ 50-round Drum magazine - .45 ACP. The weapon in the film has a 30-round box magazine.]] | |||
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==Sterling Mark 6== | |||
A [[Sterling SMG|Sterling Mark 6]] is the main weapon used by the French soldier Jacques ([[Johnny Hallyday]]). | |||
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | |||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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==M16A1 Rifle== | ==M16A1 Rifle== | ||
The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 rifle|M16A1s]], notably Captain Keene ([[Beau Bridges]]). | The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 rifle|M16A1s]], notably Captain Keene ([[Beau Bridges]]). | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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==SKS Rifle== | ==SKS Rifle== | ||
The Viet Cong are seen using [[SKS rifle|SKS rifles]] during the final battle. | The Viet Cong are seen using [[SKS rifle|SKS rifles]] during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS 7.62x39mm]] | |||
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==Norinco Type 56 Rifle== | ==Norinco Type 56 Rifle== | ||
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The [[M60 machine gun]] is used by American forces in the film both on the ground and mounted on Huey's. An M60 is also used by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]). | The [[M60 machine gun]] is used by American forces in the film both on the ground and mounted on Huey's. An M60 is also used by Ho ([[Liem Whatley]]). | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==M26 Hand Grenade== | ==M26 Hand Grenade== | ||
A [[M26 hand grenade]] is seen used by American troops as well as by a Viet Cong woman in the final battle. | A [[M26 hand grenade]] is seen used by American troops as well as by a Viet Cong woman in the final battle. | ||
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M26 High Explosive-Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
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==M79 Grenade Launcher== | ==M79 Grenade Launcher== | ||
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is shown being used by American forces during the final battle. | The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is shown being used by American forces during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M79 grenade launcher 40mm]] | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M79 grenade launcher 40mm]] | ||
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==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
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[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M72A2 LAW, 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M72A2 LAW, 66mm]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 11 November 2010
The Iron Triangle is a 1989 Vietnam War drama starring Beau Bridges as an Army captain who is captured by the Viet Cong and develops a unique relationship with a young Viet Cong soldier. The film offered a perspective of the NVA and Viet Cong forces not seen in American films about the war.
The following weapons were used in the film The Iron Triangle:
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen in the holsters of US soldiers and used by ARVN Captain Duc (François Chau).
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is carried by Colonel Tuong (Haing S. Ngor).
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Joop (Bobby McGee), an American soldier, is seen carrying an M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun with a 30-round magazine and Cutts compensator. It is then captured by Ho (Liem Whatley).
Sterling Mark 6
A Sterling Mark 6 is the main weapon used by the French soldier Jacques (Johnny Hallyday).
Rifles
M16A1 Rifle
The majority of the US forces in the film are seen armed with M16A1s, notably Captain Keene (Beau Bridges).
SKS Rifle
The Viet Cong are seen using SKS rifles during the final battle.
Norinco Type 56 Rifle
Norinco Type 56 rifles are the main rifles used by the Viet Cong in the film.
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
The M60 machine gun is used by American forces in the film both on the ground and mounted on Huey's. An M60 is also used by Ho (Liem Whatley).
Other
M26 Hand Grenade
A M26 hand grenade is seen used by American troops as well as by a Viet Cong woman in the final battle.
M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is shown being used by American forces during the final battle.
M72 LAW
M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by American forces in the opening and closing firefights.
