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==Beretta 92SB== | ==Beretta 92SB== | ||
[[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92SB|Beretta 92SB]] pistols are the sidearms of the SEAL team members in the film, although in reality the [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92F.2FFS|Beretta M9]] was issued during the time the film was made. The Beretta 92SB was in fact issued to the United States Air Force until the M9 replaced that role as well. | [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92SB|Beretta 92SB]] pistols are the sidearms of the SEAL team members in the film, although in reality the [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92F.2FFS|Beretta M9]] was issued during the time the film was made. The Beretta 92SB was in fact issued to the United States Air Force until the M9 replaced that role as well. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Beretta 92SB - 9mm.]] | [[Image:BerettaM92SB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Beretta 92SB - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySEALS M9A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) plays with his Beretta 92SB. Despite being a well trained operative, he is toying with a loaded firearm, safety off, and finger on the trigger.]] | [[Image:NavySEALS M9A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) plays with his Beretta 92SB. Despite being a well trained operative, he is toying with a loaded firearm, safety off, and finger on the trigger.]] | ||
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==Beretta 92SB (Chrome)== | ==Beretta 92SB (Chrome)== | ||
Ramos ([[Paul Sanchez]]) carries a chrome-plated [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92SB|Beretta 92SB]] as a secondary weapon during the first raid. | Ramos ([[Paul Sanchez]]) carries a chrome-plated [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92SB|Beretta 92SB]] as a secondary weapon during the first raid. Somewhat unlikely since a SEAL team member would not carry a weapon that's so flashy. | ||
[[Image:92SBINOX.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] | [[Image:92SBINOX.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).]] | ||
[[Image:NavySeals BerettaInoxA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramos holds a chrome-plated Beretta 92SB in addition to his MP5SD3.]] | [[Image:NavySeals BerettaInoxA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramos holds a chrome-plated Beretta 92SB in addition to his MP5SD3.]] | ||
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==SIG P210== | ==SIG P210== | ||
A terrorist used a [[SIG P210]] pistol to execute one of the American Helicopter Crewmen. | A terrorist used a [[SIG P210]] pistol to execute one of the American Helicopter Crewmen. | ||
[[Image:Sig P210.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG P210 - 9mm.]] | [[Image:Sig P210.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG P210 - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySeals SigP210 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist wields a SIG P210 pistol.]] | [[Image:NavySeals SigP210 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist wields a SIG P210 pistol.]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5SD3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5SD3== | ||
[[Heckler & Koch MP5SD|Heckler & Koch MP5SD3]]s are used by the SEALs throughout the film. They appear to be older model MP5SDs as noted by their smaller ribbing on the handguards. | [[Heckler & Koch MP5SD|Heckler & Koch MP5SD3]]s are used by the SEALs throughout the film. They appear to be older model MP5SDs as noted by their smaller ribbing on the handguards. | ||
[[Image:MP5SD3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:MP5SD3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NS-MP5SD3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LT James Curran ([[Michael Biehn]]) aims his Heckler & Koch MP5SD3.]] | [[Image:NS-MP5SD3-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LT James Curran ([[Michael Biehn]]) aims his Heckler & Koch MP5SD3.]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ||
A [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] is used by at least one of the SEALs during the hostage rescue mission, and later during a live fire training exercise. | A [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]] is used by at least one of the SEALs during the hostage rescue mission, and later during a live fire training exercise. | ||
[[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5K with SEF trigger group - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5K with SEF trigger group - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NS-MP5K-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL member armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5K during the hostage rescue.]] | [[Image:NS-MP5K-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SEAL member armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5K during the hostage rescue.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySEALs-Mp5KA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heckler & Koch MP5Ks are obvious in the hands of several SEAL team members. | [[Image:NavySEALs-Mp5KA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Heckler & Koch MP5Ks are obvious in the hands of several SEAL team members. In reality ''no'' SEAL team would ever conduct a 'surprise' live fire exercise around a civilian. It would not be tolerated by the US Navy.]] | ||
==Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion== | ==Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion== | ||
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==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) uses a pistol-griped [[Remington 870]] Police Magnum shotgun with a 12.5" barrel as his backup weapon and door breach gun. | LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) uses a pistol-griped [[Remington 870]] Police Magnum shotgun with a 12.5" barrel as his backup weapon and door breach gun. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceFolded.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 Gauge. Gun in film has stock removed and 18" barrel sawed down to 12.5".]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceFolded.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 Gauge. Gun in film has stock removed and 18" barrel sawed down to 12.5".]] | ||
[[Image:NS-Rem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good shot of the pistol grip on the Remington 870 shotgun.]] | [[Image:NS-Rem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good shot of the pistol grip on the Remington 870 shotgun.]] | ||
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=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
==Colt Commando== | ==Colt Commando== | ||
In several scenes some of the SEALs are seen carrying [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series Colt Commando|XM177E2 and XM177]] carbines, notably during a training exercise and during the mission where Graham ([[Dennis Haysbert]]) is killed. Some of them are seen fitted with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s. This movie is one of the very few films where we see an actual XM177 or GAU-5/A rifle (or a very close copy, being that the sound suppressor/ | In several scenes some of the SEALs are seen carrying [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series Colt Commando|XM177E2 and XM177]] carbines, notably during a training exercise and during the mission where Graham ([[Dennis Haysbert]]) is killed. Some of them are seen fitted with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s. This movie is one of the very few films where we see an actual XM177 or GAU-5/A rifle (or a very close copy, being that the sound suppressor/flash hiders of the original XM177 were not good for blank firing guns, so many times an existing M16 rifle was custom modified to resemble the XM177. In the 1980s there were a slew of various aftermarket XM177 style flash hiders - some were very accurate, some were not.) At any rate, this is one of the most accurate portrayals of an XM177 in modern U.S. Cinema. The weapon is prominently displayed on an alternate movie poster in the hands of LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]), fitted with an M203, although he never uses one in the film. | ||
[[Image:ColtModel610-XM177.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 610 aka The USAF GAU-5/A - 5.56mm. The USAF used the first pattern slab side carbine for many years, and was the reason why shows depicting the U.S. Airforce like ''[[Stargate: SG1]]'' utilized modified Colt Sporter Carbine (as well as other manufacturer's carbines) to create XM177 style rifles.]] | |||
[[Image:ColtModel610-XM177.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 610 aka The USAF GAU-5/A - 5.56mm. | |||
[[Image:NS-CAR-15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leary ([[Rick Rossovich]]) fires an XM177 carbine during a firefight in a training exercise.]] | [[Image:NS-CAR-15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leary ([[Rick Rossovich]]) fires an XM177 carbine during a firefight in a training exercise.]] | ||
[[Image:NS-CAR-15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Graham ([[Dennis Haysbert]]) fires an XM177 carbine - fitted with an M203 - during a firefight in a training exercise.]] | [[Image:NS-CAR-15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Graham ([[Dennis Haysbert]]) fires an XM177 carbine - fitted with an M203 - during a firefight in a training exercise.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySEALs-XM177MontageA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LT James Curran's ([[Michael Biehn]]) | [[Image:NavySEALs-XM177MontageA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LT James Curran's ([[Michael Biehn]]) XM177 carbine. It is the first model XM177, with a 10" barrel, first pattern handguard ring and a first model M16/SP1 style receiver.]] | ||
==AK-47== | ==AK-47== | ||
Ben Shaheed's ([[Nicholas Kadi]]) militia use what look to be original [[AK-47]]s in the film. Many of them appear to be milled receiver AKs with Russian front sights and double tang back ends with the typical 'drop down' angled buttstock (with unique Type II Pattern stock mounting bracket) and the swivel sling on the body, not the stock. They could have been Poly-Technology Legend series of AKs that were imported during the 1980s (this movie was shot in 1989 and released in 1990). | Ben Shaheed's ([[Nicholas Kadi]]) militia use what look to be original [[AK-47]]s in the film. Many of them appear to be milled receiver AKs with Russian front sights and double tang back ends with the typical 'drop down' angled buttstock (with unique Type II Pattern stock mounting bracket) and the swivel sling on the body, not the stock. They could have been Poly-Technology Legend series of AKs that were imported during the 1980s (this movie was shot in 1989 and released in 1990). Since the sequence that was supposed to be Beirut was shot in Spain, the production could have used weapons provided by European Armorers (who at the time had no restrictions on acquiring Soviet/Russian guns). | ||
[[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Milled Type III AK-47 (Poly Tech Legend) - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Milled Type III AK-47 (Poly Tech Legend) - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:AK-47_type_II_Part_DM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type II AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AK-47_type_II_Part_DM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type II AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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==AKS-47== | ==AKS-47== | ||
An [[AKS-47]] (also sometimes referred to as the AK47 Type 3B; Type 3 indicating type of receiver and B indicating folding metal stock) is used by the Christian Lebanese boy during the mission in Beirut. | An [[AKS-47]] (also sometimes referred to as the AK47 Type 3B; Type 3 indicating type of receiver and B indicating folding metal stock) is used by the Christian Lebanese boy during the mission in Beirut. The underfolding AKS-47s in the movie are milled receiver Russian type guns, one of the few times we actually see real AK-47s (or really close copies) in a U.S. made film. Some of the SEALs' guns change from [[AKMS]]'s into AKS-47s due to continuity error. | ||
[[Image:AKS-47.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-47 Type III Pattern - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:AKS-47.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-47 Type III Pattern - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySEALS-AK47SA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Christian Lebanese Boy fires his AKS-47.]] | [[Image:NavySEALS-AK47SA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Christian Lebanese Boy fires his AKS-47.]] | ||
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==AKM== | ==AKM== | ||
Some of the terrorists in the film are seen using [[AKM]] rifles in the film. | Some of the terrorists in the film are seen using [[AKM]] rifles in the film. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NS-AKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist armed with an AKM is destroyed by a .50 caliber round from Dane's ([[Bill Paxton]]) rifle.]] | [[Image:NS-AKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist armed with an AKM is destroyed by a .50 caliber round from Dane's ([[Bill Paxton]]) rifle.]] | ||
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==AKM (mocked up as AK-74)== | ==AKM (mocked up as AK-74)== | ||
A terrorist is briefly seen using an [[AKM]] fitted with an AK-74-style muzzle break and using a bakelite magazine in an attempt to turn the weapon into an [[AK-74]]. | A terrorist is briefly seen using an [[AKM]] fitted with an AK-74-style muzzle break and using a bakelite magazine in an attempt to turn the weapon into an [[AK-74]]. | ||
[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maadi ARM - most of the AKMs seen in movies during the 1980s were imported ARMs that were legally converted to full auto fire. This image is of an actual movie gun. The laminated buttstock was replaced with a hardwood one when the original stock was broken during a stunt. This example is also loaded with a 30-round bakelite plastic magazine - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:MaadiARM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maadi ARM - most of the AKMs seen in movies during the 1980s were imported ARMs that were legally converted to full auto fire. | |||
[[Image:NS-FauxAK74-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist prepares to kill LT Curran ([[Michael Biehn]]) with a 'faux' AK-74 (a mocked up AKM) before being killed by Dane ([[Bill Paxton]]).]] | [[Image:NS-FauxAK74-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist prepares to kill LT Curran ([[Michael Biehn]]) with a 'faux' AK-74 (a mocked up AKM) before being killed by Dane ([[Bill Paxton]]).]] | ||
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==AKMS== | ==AKMS== | ||
[[AKMS]]'s are used extensively during the Beirut Mission by both the SEALs and the Opposition Force fighters, the [[AK-47|AKMS]] is the underfolding version of the [[AK-47|AKM]] rifle. | [[AKMS]]'s are used extensively during the Beirut Mission by both the SEALs and the Opposition Force fighters, the [[AK-47|AKMS]] is the underfolding version of the [[AK-47|AKM]] rifle. These could be converted Maadi ARM/MISR rifles imported into the U.S. or real Russian rifles provided by European Armory houses for the filming in Spain. | ||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock.]] | [[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySEALS-AKMS 03A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) fires his AKMS in a Beirut night battle.]] | [[Image:NavySEALS-AKMS 03A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) fires his AKMS in a Beirut night battle.]] | ||
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==Norinco Type 56-1== | ==Norinco Type 56-1== | ||
LTJG Dale Hawkins' ([[Charlie Sheen]]) [[AKMS]] changes to a [[Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56-1]] (the Chinese version of the [[AKMS]]) when he and the SEALs steal a citizen's Mercedes Sedan. | LTJG Dale Hawkins' ([[Charlie Sheen]]) [[AKMS]] changes to a [[Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56-1]] (the Chinese version of the [[AKMS]]) when he and the SEALs steal a citizen's Mercedes Sedan. | ||
[[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:NS-NorincoType56-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) points his Norinco Type 56-1 at a citizen. While the weapon is fitted with an AKM-style ribbed receiver cover, it clearly has a hooded front sight.]] | [[Image:NS-NorincoType56-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|LTJG Dale Hawkins ([[Charlie Sheen]]) points his Norinco Type 56-1 at a citizen. While the weapon is fitted with an AKM-style ribbed receiver cover, it clearly has a hooded front sight.]] | ||
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==Barrett M82A1== | ==Barrett M82A1== | ||
A [[Barrett M82|Barrett M82A1]] is used by Dane - call sign "God" ([[Bill Paxton]]), the SEAL team sniper to engage four targets during the hostage rescue mission and again during the Beirut mission. The weapon is outfitted with a combination Thermal Imaging Sight and Star Light Scope and second early type muzzle-brake (not removed as previously mentioned, see the image below). The weapon is in the same configuration seen in [[Predator 2]], filmed in the same year (where coincidentally also starring the actor [[Bill Paxton]]), so this may be the same weapon. This could very well be the first film to feature the M82A1 model, as previous films had only utilized the cumbersome M82, such as ''[[RoboCop]]''. | |||
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[[File:BarM82Early.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Barrett M82A1 - .50 BMG. One of the first version adopted by U.S. forces in Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Note the muzzle-brake.]] | [[File:BarM82Early.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Barrett M82A1 - .50 BMG. One of the first version adopted by U.S. forces in Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Note the muzzle-brake.]] | ||
[[Image:NavySeals BarrettA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane ([[Bill Paxton]]) fires his Barrett M82A1.]] | [[Image:NavySeals BarrettA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dane ([[Bill Paxton]]) fires his Barrett M82A1.]] | ||
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== DShKM Heavy Machine Gun (Browning M2 mockup) == | == DShKM Heavy Machine Gun (Browning M2 mockup) == | ||
A gunboat is seen firing twin [[DShK heavy machine gun]]s on the Navy rescue helicopter at the film's beginning. | A gunboat is seen firing twin [[DShK heavy machine gun]]s on the Navy rescue helicopter at the film's beginning. These are most likely mocked up [[Browning M2]]'s. | ||
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Russian DShKM in 12.7x109mm on Tripod]] | [[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Russian DShKM in 12.7x109mm on Tripod]] | ||
[[Image:NS01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:NS01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==RPG-7== | ==RPG-7== | ||
[[RPG-7]]s are used by the terrorists during the mission in Beirut. The rockets show two distinct paint schemes, a darker green paint job, flaking off showing the original yellowish/OD Russian paint underneath. | |||
[[RPG-7]]s are used by the terrorists during the mission in Beirut. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:NS-RPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist aims his RPG-7 at the SEAL team as they attempt to drive away in a stolen Mercedes.]] | [[Image:NS-RPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A terrorist aims his RPG-7 at the SEAL team as they attempt to drive away in a stolen Mercedes.]] | ||
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In the 1980s, there were two Chinese imported versions of the RPK (none of which looked very good). | In the 1980s, there were two Chinese imported versions of the RPK (none of which looked very good). | ||
:''Not to be confused with the Yugo RPKs imported by Mitchell Arms or the Maadi RPK clones, nor the Norinco NHM-91 which was a post 1989 import gun with a thumbhole stock and no barrel threads.'' | :''Not to be confused with the Yugo RPKs imported by Mitchell Arms or the Maadi RPK clones, nor the Norinco NHM-91 which was a post 1989 import gun with a thumbhole stock and no barrel threads.'' | ||
One of the pre-1989 ban guns was the NMD-83 - it had a 21" barrel, a standard AK stock and a muzzle brake (none of which was accurate for the RPK). They also imported a second RPK clone called the AK-47 Match or more commonly called in the U.S, the Norinco RPK 86S-7 Semi Auto, that had a Chinese style club foot stock but placed the bipod BEFORE (!!) the front sight, not after it, affixed to a long muzzle brake. This also looked atrocious and not many were sold. | One of the pre-1989 ban guns was the NMD-83 - it had a 21" barrel, a standard AK stock and a muzzle brake (none of which was accurate for the RPK). They also imported a second RPK clone called the AK-47 Match or more commonly called in the U.S, the Norinco RPK 86S-7 Semi Auto, that had a Chinese style club foot stock but placed the bipod BEFORE(!!) the front sight, not after it, affixed to a long muzzle brake. This also looked atrocious and not many were sold. As for the Chinese RPK clones, since they didn't sell very well because they were so different than the real battlefield tested RPK. | ||
In the film, Leary ([[Rick Rossovich]]) carries what is supposed to be an RPK light machine gun. It appears to be a modified NMD-83 rifle converted to full auto fire. The barrel was lengthened from 21" to 23.25" which is more correct and the muzzle brake was removed. | In the film, Leary ([[Rick Rossovich]]) carries what is supposed to be an RPK light machine gun. It appears to be a modified NMD-83 rifle converted to full auto fire. The barrel was lengthened from 21" to 23.25" which is more correct and the muzzle brake was removed. The short bipod was removed and a longer (though tubular, not rectangular) Chinese Bipod was attached (see pic). The Chinese Style front sight with the enclosed top hood was still used. Errors in the gun's modification are (a) the barrel is not an RPK heavy barrel but a long standard AK barrel, (b) The front foregrip is still a standard AK, in fact it's a Chinese Type 56 style, with the slot for the pig sticker bayonet, which is wrong, (c) the buttstock is the Chinese style clubfoot stock, not the thicker, more angular Russian RPK stock and (d) the receiver appears to be a standard Type 56 stamped receiver without the reinforcing bar of the RPK. | ||
[[Image:NavySeals FakeRPK 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leary ([[Rick Rossovich]]) carries a fake RPK, most likely a converted Chinese NMD-83 rifle - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:NavySeals FakeRPK 02A.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leary ([[Rick Rossovich]]) carries a fake RPK, most likely a converted Chinese NMD-83 rifle - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:NavySeals FakeRPKA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detail shot of the front sight of the fake RPK, most likely a converted Chinese NMD-83 rifle.]] | [[Image:NavySeals FakeRPKA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detail shot of the front sight of the fake RPK, most likely a converted Chinese NMD-83 rifle.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 17 April 2012
The following weapons were used in the film Navy SEALs:
Handguns
Beretta 92SB
Beretta 92SB pistols are the sidearms of the SEAL team members in the film, although in reality the Beretta M9 was issued during the time the film was made. The Beretta 92SB was in fact issued to the United States Air Force until the M9 replaced that role as well.
Beretta 92SB (Chrome)
Ramos (Paul Sanchez) carries a chrome-plated Beretta 92SB as a secondary weapon during the first raid. Somewhat unlikely since a SEAL team member would not carry a weapon that's so flashy.
Beretta 92F
During a night raid, Ramos (Paul Sanchez) is seen using a Beretta 92F as noted by its squared trigger guard. This could be standing in for a standard-issue M9.
SIG P210
A terrorist used a SIG P210 pistol to execute one of the American Helicopter Crewmen.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3s are used by the SEALs throughout the film. They appear to be older model MP5SDs as noted by their smaller ribbing on the handguards.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
A Heckler & Koch MP5K is used by at least one of the SEALs during the hostage rescue mission, and later during a live fire training exercise.
Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion
A terrorist on the merchant ship holds a woman hostage with an Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion submachine gun, though it is never fired.
Shotguns
Remington 870
LTJG Dale Hawkins (Charlie Sheen) uses a pistol-griped Remington 870 Police Magnum shotgun with a 12.5" barrel as his backup weapon and door breach gun.
Assault Rifles
Colt Commando
In several scenes some of the SEALs are seen carrying XM177E2 and XM177 carbines, notably during a training exercise and during the mission where Graham (Dennis Haysbert) is killed. Some of them are seen fitted with M203 grenade launchers. This movie is one of the very few films where we see an actual XM177 or GAU-5/A rifle (or a very close copy, being that the sound suppressor/flash hiders of the original XM177 were not good for blank firing guns, so many times an existing M16 rifle was custom modified to resemble the XM177. In the 1980s there were a slew of various aftermarket XM177 style flash hiders - some were very accurate, some were not.) At any rate, this is one of the most accurate portrayals of an XM177 in modern U.S. Cinema. The weapon is prominently displayed on an alternate movie poster in the hands of LTJG Dale Hawkins (Charlie Sheen), fitted with an M203, although he never uses one in the film.
AK-47
Ben Shaheed's (Nicholas Kadi) militia use what look to be original AK-47s in the film. Many of them appear to be milled receiver AKs with Russian front sights and double tang back ends with the typical 'drop down' angled buttstock (with unique Type II Pattern stock mounting bracket) and the swivel sling on the body, not the stock. They could have been Poly-Technology Legend series of AKs that were imported during the 1980s (this movie was shot in 1989 and released in 1990). Since the sequence that was supposed to be Beirut was shot in Spain, the production could have used weapons provided by European Armorers (who at the time had no restrictions on acquiring Soviet/Russian guns).
AKS-47
An AKS-47 (also sometimes referred to as the AK47 Type 3B; Type 3 indicating type of receiver and B indicating folding metal stock) is used by the Christian Lebanese boy during the mission in Beirut. The underfolding AKS-47s in the movie are milled receiver Russian type guns, one of the few times we actually see real AK-47s (or really close copies) in a U.S. made film. Some of the SEALs' guns change from AKMS's into AKS-47s due to continuity error.
AKM
Some of the terrorists in the film are seen using AKM rifles in the film.
AKM (mocked up as AK-74)
A terrorist is briefly seen using an AKM fitted with an AK-74-style muzzle break and using a bakelite magazine in an attempt to turn the weapon into an AK-74.
Norinco Type 56
Ben Shaheedis (Nicholas Kadi) is briefly seen firing a Norinco Type 56 (the Chinese version of the AK-47) from one of the buildings.
AKMS
AKMS's are used extensively during the Beirut Mission by both the SEALs and the Opposition Force fighters, the AKMS is the underfolding version of the AKM rifle. These could be converted Maadi ARM/MISR rifles imported into the U.S. or real Russian rifles provided by European Armory houses for the filming in Spain.
Norinco Type 56-1
LTJG Dale Hawkins' (Charlie Sheen) AKMS changes to a Norinco Type 56-1 (the Chinese version of the AKMS) when he and the SEALs steal a citizen's Mercedes Sedan.
Heavy Weapons
FIM-92A Stinger
The film's plot involves the theft of FIM-92A Stingers. Hawkins is seen trying to destroy a cache of the launchers with a M67 hand grenade at the beginning of the film. Later in the film, the SEALs are seen retrieving one in Beirut which Leary uses to take out a BTR-152 armored personnel carrier pursuing the SEALs, despite the Stinger being unable to effectively engage ground targets.
Barrett M82A1
A Barrett M82A1 is used by Dane - call sign "God" (Bill Paxton), the SEAL team sniper to engage four targets during the hostage rescue mission and again during the Beirut mission. The weapon is outfitted with a combination Thermal Imaging Sight and Star Light Scope and second early type muzzle-brake (not removed as previously mentioned, see the image below). The weapon is in the same configuration seen in Predator 2, filmed in the same year (where coincidentally also starring the actor Bill Paxton), so this may be the same weapon. This could very well be the first film to feature the M82A1 model, as previous films had only utilized the cumbersome M82, such as RoboCop.
DShKM Heavy Machine Gun (Browning M2 mockup)
A gunboat is seen firing twin DShK heavy machine guns on the Navy rescue helicopter at the film's beginning. These are most likely mocked up Browning M2's.
Browning M1919A4 Machine Gun
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are twin-mounted on the BTR-152 that pursues the SEAL team through the streets of Beirut.
RPG-7
RPG-7s are used by the terrorists during the mission in Beirut. The rockets show two distinct paint schemes, a darker green paint job, flaking off showing the original yellowish/OD Russian paint underneath.
Chinese NMD-83
In the 1980s, there were two Chinese imported versions of the RPK (none of which looked very good).
- Not to be confused with the Yugo RPKs imported by Mitchell Arms or the Maadi RPK clones, nor the Norinco NHM-91 which was a post 1989 import gun with a thumbhole stock and no barrel threads.
One of the pre-1989 ban guns was the NMD-83 - it had a 21" barrel, a standard AK stock and a muzzle brake (none of which was accurate for the RPK). They also imported a second RPK clone called the AK-47 Match or more commonly called in the U.S, the Norinco RPK 86S-7 Semi Auto, that had a Chinese style club foot stock but placed the bipod BEFORE(!!) the front sight, not after it, affixed to a long muzzle brake. This also looked atrocious and not many were sold. As for the Chinese RPK clones, since they didn't sell very well because they were so different than the real battlefield tested RPK. In the film, Leary (Rick Rossovich) carries what is supposed to be an RPK light machine gun. It appears to be a modified NMD-83 rifle converted to full auto fire. The barrel was lengthened from 21" to 23.25" which is more correct and the muzzle brake was removed. The short bipod was removed and a longer (though tubular, not rectangular) Chinese Bipod was attached (see pic). The Chinese Style front sight with the enclosed top hood was still used. Errors in the gun's modification are (a) the barrel is not an RPK heavy barrel but a long standard AK barrel, (b) The front foregrip is still a standard AK, in fact it's a Chinese Type 56 style, with the slot for the pig sticker bayonet, which is wrong, (c) the buttstock is the Chinese style clubfoot stock, not the thicker, more angular Russian RPK stock and (d) the receiver appears to be a standard Type 56 stamped receiver without the reinforcing bar of the RPK.
