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'''''Blue Thunder''''' is the 1984 television adaptation of the [[Blue Thunder|1983 film]]. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that uses the helicopter to fight crime. The cast included [[Dana Carvey]] as well as former NFL stars [[Dick Butkus]] and [[Bubba Smith]]. The series was broadcast in competition with the similarly themed ''[[Airwolf]]'' and only aired for 11 episodes in the US on ABC. | '''''Blue Thunder''''' is the 1984 television adaptation of the [[Blue Thunder|1983 film]]. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that uses the helicopter to fight crime. The cast included [[Dana Carvey]] as well as former NFL stars [[Dick Butkus]] and [[Bubba Smith]]. The series was broadcast in competition with the similarly themed ''[[Airwolf]]'' and only aired for 11 episodes in the US on ABC. | ||
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Blue Thunder is the 1984 television adaptation of the 1983 film. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that uses the helicopter to fight crime. The cast included Dana Carvey as well as former NFL stars Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith. The series was broadcast in competition with the similarly themed Airwolf and only aired for 11 episodes in the US on ABC.
The following weapons were used in the television series Blue Thunder (TV Series):
Heavy Weapons
M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon
As in the film, the M61 Vulcan is the main weapon of the Blue Thunder helicopter.
Handguns
Heckler & Koch P9S
A P9S is the sidearm carried by Officer Frank Chaney (James Farentino).
Heckler & Koch VP70
The Heckler & Koch VP70 is the service pistol carried by "Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) and "Bubba" Kelsey (Bubba Smith) in the series.
