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{{Film Title|Missing In Action}} | {{Film Title|Missing In Action}} | ||
[[Image:Missing_in_action.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Missing In Action (1984)]]__TOC__<br clear="all"> | [[Image:Missing_in_action.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Missing In Action (1984)]]__TOC__<br clear="all"> | ||
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== M203 == | == M203 == | ||
During the opening sequence, Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses | During the opening sequence, Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses an M203 under-barrel grenade-launcher mounted on his M16A1. | ||
[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 5.56x45mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | [[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 5.56x45mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:MIA 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MIA 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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== M60 == | == M60 == | ||
Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses the [[M60#M60|M60 GPMG]] during the POW rescue mission. | Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses the [[M60#M60|M60 GPMG]] during the POW rescue mission. He famously is seen rising from the water with the machine gun. It's also seen used by both NVA and US forces throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:MIAm607.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock ambushes the POW convoy.]] | [[Image:MIAm607.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock ambushes the POW convoy.]] | ||
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== M60D == | == M60D == | ||
The [[M60#M60D|M60D]] is used by doorgunners on UH-1 Iroquois at the beginning and end of the film. | The [[M60#M60D|M60D]] is used by the doorgunners on UH-1 Iroquois helicopters at the beginning and end of the film. | ||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:MIA 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A doorgunner provides cover with the M60D.]] | [[Image:MIA 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A doorgunner provides cover with the M60D.]] | ||
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[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|125px|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|125px|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[Image:MIAmk2um.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock watches helplessly as two wounded US soldiers are bayoneted to death.]] | [[Image:MIAmk2um.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock watches helplessly as two wounded US soldiers are bayoneted to death.]] | ||
[[Image:MIAmk23umm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This scene | [[Image:MIAmk23umm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This scene ... makes ... no ... sense.]] | ||
[[Image:MIAmk2trap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock sets a trap.]] | [[Image:MIAmk2trap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock sets a trap.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:51, 27 August 2011
The following weapons were used in the film Missing In Action:
M16A1
Most of the US soldiers during the Vietnam sequence are seen using the M16A1. Braddock and Tuck (M. Emmet Walsh) also use the M16A1 during the rescue of American POWs.
M203
During the opening sequence, Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) uses an M203 under-barrel grenade-launcher mounted on his M16A1.
M16 SP1
One of the American soldiers is seen armed with an M16 SP1 rifle.
AKM
AKMs are commonly used by PAVN soldiers.
Norinco Type 56
NVA/PAVN forces can be seen armed mostly with Norinco Type 56-series rifles, both the standard Type 56 and the folding-stock Type 56-1.
M14 Rifle
In the opening sequence, the M14 Rifle is seen in the hands of US and NVA forces. The M14 is also seen in the hands of PAVN soldiers during the climax.
M60
Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) uses the M60 GPMG during the POW rescue mission. He famously is seen rising from the water with the machine gun. It's also seen used by both NVA and US forces throughout the film.
M60D
The M60D is used by the doorgunners on UH-1 Iroquois helicopters at the beginning and end of the film.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Mk2 Hand Grenades are utilized by Col. James Braddock.
81mm Mortar
Both the North Vietnamese and US troops are seen using the 81mm Mortar.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Col. Braddock has a flashback of an American POW being shot by an NVA officer armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Star Model B
Vietnamese Police officers in Saigon, a Vietnamese assassin in the taxi cab and Vihn(?) use the Star Model B.
Madsen M50
A Vietnamese police officer is seen briefly with a Madsen M50 when Braddock's hotel is surrounded.
M79 Grenade Launcher
A Vietnamese assassin fires an M79 grenade launcher into Braddock's motel room. Braddock also uses an M79 to destroy a guard tower.
Colt Model 653
Vietnamese Assassins who try to kill Braddock in Bangkok are armed with Colt Model 653 Assault Rifles.
Uzi
The Vietnamese Assassin who jumps Col. Braddock's truck is armed with an Uzi.
Browning M2HB
PAVN soldiers man a pair of Browning M2HBs against Col. Braddock.
M9A1 Bazooka
A PAVN soldier utilizes an M9A1 "Bazooka" when the POW convoy is attacked by Col. Braddock.
Type 56 Carbine
A PAVN soldier can briefly be seen with an Type 56 carbine.
