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[[Image:G3KA4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3KA4 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:G3KA4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3KA4 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:Strikeback-G3-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Collinson disembarks from a helicopter with the G3KA4 in hand.]]
[[Image:Strikeback-G3-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Collinson disembarks from a helicopter with the G3KA4 in hand.]]
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[[Image:Strikeback-G3-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Collinson handling the G3KA4.]]
[[Image:Strikeback-G3-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Highlight for Spoilers:''' <font color="white"> Collinson accidently shoots Porter's SAS teammates during the extraction from Basra. </font color="white">]]
[[Image:Strikeback-G3-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Highlight for Spoilers:''' <font color="white"> Collinson accidently shoots Porter's SAS teammates during the extraction from Basra. </font color="white">]]



Revision as of 23:19, 9 January 2011

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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DVD cover for Chris Ryan's Strike Back (2010)

The following weapons are featured in Chris Ryan's Strike Back:

Handguns

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
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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
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Porter holds an Iraqi insurgent hostage with a P226 in episode 2.
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Porter lowers his P226 after encountering children at an orphanage in episode 4.
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Collinson checks his P226 before meeting with Porter in episode 6.
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Collinson fires the P226.

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
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Al-Naseri threatens Porter in episode 2.
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Baxter aims the TT-33 at Porter in episode 5.

Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS pistols are used by various Zimbabwean security personnel, including Colonel Tshuma (David Harewood).

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.
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A bodyguard points a Beretta 92FS.
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Colonel Tshuma detains Felix Masuku after an assassination attempt on Robert Mugabe in episode 3.
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Colonel Tshuma fires his Beretta 92FS in episode 4.

Glock 17

Porter seizes a Glock 17 pistol from a soldier and uses it while helping Gerald Baxter escape from American custody in episode 5.

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Generation 2 Glock 17 -9x19mm.
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Submachine Guns

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.
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Porter searches an apartment with his MP5KN.
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The MP5KN is pointed at a surprised Iraqi insurgent.
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Porter returns fire with the MP5KN.

Rifles

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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Porter trains with a M4A1 in episode 1. It seems to have a camouflage scheme on it
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An U.S Marine dives for cover with a M4A1 in episode 6.
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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
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Porter holds a M4A1 with a AN/PVS-14 night sight in the episode 1 prologue. It also has a flashlight attached under the barrel.
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Porter's teammates return fire at Iraqi soldiers with their M4A1 carbines.
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An U.S Marine fires a M4A1 with an ACOG sight and AN/PEQ-2 IR designator.

L85A2

Collinson is briefly seen with a L85A2 in the prologue of episode 1, before Porter gives him a Heckler & Koch G3KA4 to use during a hostage rescue mission in Basra.

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L85A2 - 5.56mm
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Porter takes Collinson's L85 away from him, giving him the G3KA4 to use instead.

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 the G3 differing in both appearance and caliber from the UMP.

Heckler & Koch G3KA4 7.62x51mm NATO
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Collinson disembarks from a helicopter with the G3KA4 in hand.
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Collinson handling the G3KA4.
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Highlight for Spoilers: Collinson accidently shoots Porter's SAS teammates during the extraction from Basra.

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
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An Iraqi insurgent disguised as a police officer aims an AKMS in episode 1.
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Felix Masuku (Shaun Parkes) aims an AKMS in episode 3.
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Porter fires the AKMS at Zimbabwean soldiers in episode 4.
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A Taliban militant fires an AKMS in episode 5.
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Porter holds an AKMS in episode 6.

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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An insurgent disguised as a police officer kidnaps reporter Katie Dartmouth.
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Norinco Type 84S Underfolder Model - 5.56x45mm
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As'ad (Fenar Mohammed-Ali) points a side-folding Type 84 at Katie Dartmouth.
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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
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Porter picks up a FN-FAL taken from a group of criminals who tried to attack an orphanage.
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Porter runs across a bridge with the FN-FAL in hand.
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Porter fires the FN-FAL.

Vektor R5

South African soldiers led by Collinson in episode 4 are armed with Vektor R5 rifles.

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IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm
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Collinson holds a R5 while directing the South African soldiers.

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

Another weapon commonly seen in the hands of enemies are Vektor R5 rifles modified to resemble the AK-47, as distinguished by their receivers and Galil-style 5.56mm magazines. These rifles are likely the same as the ones seen in District 9 since armorer Olly Steele worked on both projects.

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Polytech Legend AK-47 - 7.62x43mm
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IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm
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Porter points the faux AK-47 at Masuku during an argument.Note the unique indentations on the receiver that distinguishes the weapon as a R5 rather than a genuine Kalashnikov.
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Masuku holds the rifle.
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Colonel Tshumba fires a faux AK-47 while attacking Porter and Masuku's hideout.

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
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Porter escorts Baxter to the extraction zone.
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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.

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Truvelo Armoury Sniper Rifle - 7.62x51mm.
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Masuku assembles the sniper rifle.
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Masuku prepares to fire.

Machine Guns

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
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Taliban fighters fire a tripod-mounted FN MAG.
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Porter fires a FN MAG modified to resemble a L7A2 GPMG in episode 6.
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A close up of the FN MAG's receiver.

Other

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
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A Zimbabwean soldier advances with a RPG-7.
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A Taliban fighter holds a RPG-7.