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[[Image:ColtM653.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 653 (U.S. Domestic version), closest gun picture available - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:ColtM653.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 653 (U.S. Domestic version), closest gun picture available - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kirk Lazarus ([[Robert Downey Jr.]]) in "black face" make-up fires his AR-15 Sporter II Carbine during the opening "Hot LZ" scene.]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kirk Lazarus ([[Robert Downey Jr.]]) in "black face" make-up fires his AR-15 Sporter II Carbine during the opening "Hot LZ" scene.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff Portnoy ([[Jack Black]]) playing the role of "Fats" fires his Sporter II Carbine during the opening | [[Image:TTSporterII-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jeff Portnoy ([[Jack Black]]) playing the role of "Fats" fires his Sporter II Carbine during the opening sequence.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman with his Sporter II Carbine.]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman with his Sporter II Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Someone scratched the finish off the Sporter II | [[Image:TTSporterII-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Someone scratched the finish off the Sporter II receiver very badly.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman fires his Sporter II at the enemy | [[Image:TTSporterII-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman fires his Sporter II at the enemy guerrillas, unaware they are real enemies, and them unaware he is firing blanks.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TTSporterII-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman ([[Ben Stiller]]) grandstands as he fires his blanks at the enemy.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Lets load and lock."]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Lets load and lock."]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman fires his Sporter II into the air to stop the argument between Lazarus and Alpa Chino ([[Brandon T. Jackson]]).]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman fires his Sporter II into the air to stop the argument between Lazarus and Alpa Chino ([[Brandon T. Jackson]]).]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Lets go get those Viet Congs." Speedman seems inclined to rack the action on the Sporter II even when the gun is already chambered.]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Lets go get those Viet Congs." In keeping with the satire of 'action films', Speedman seems inclined to rack the action on the Sporter II even when the gun is already chambered.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSPorterII-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman with his Sporter II.]] | [[Image:TTSPorterII-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman with his Sporter II.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Here's my motherfuckin' farm!"]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Here's my motherfuckin' farm!"]] | ||
[[Image:TTSPorterII-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus fires two Sporter II Carbines akimbo style at the | [[Image:TTSPorterII-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus fires two Sporter II Carbines (loaded with blanks) akimbo style at the Guerrillas, to force them to the ground and give up their live weapons.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I'm a lead-farmer, motherfucker!".]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I'm a lead-farmer, motherfucker!".]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Lazarus tosses Chino one of his Sporter II carbines, it is clearly a rubber prop casted from one fitted with a 30 round magazine.]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Lazarus tosses Chino one of his Sporter II carbines, it is clearly a rubber prop casted from one fitted with a 30 round magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino | [[Image:TTSporterII-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The character Chino, being a famous 'rapper', tends to hold his Sporter II carbine on the Guerrillas, gangster style.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSporterII-17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino reloads his Sporter II.]] | [[Image:TTSporterII-17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino reloads his Sporter II.]] | ||
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Kevin Sandusky ([[Jay Baruchel]]) and Alpo Chino ([[Branon T. Jackson]]) both carry [[M16|M16A1]] rifles fitted with the older style M16 muzzle flash reducers throughout the film. | Kevin Sandusky ([[Jay Baruchel]]) and Alpo Chino ([[Branon T. Jackson]]) both carry [[M16|M16A1]] rifles fitted with the older style M16 muzzle flash reducers throughout the film. | ||
:The | :The historical designation for the intermediate M16 between the original and the A1 was "XM16A1", which had the three-prong flash hider instead of the birdcage style. The prop guns used in the movie were M16A1s that were fitted with three-prong flash hiders by the armorer. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky and Chino with their M16A1 rifles.]] | [[Image:TTM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky and Chino with their M16A1 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TTM16A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky with his M16A1. Note older style M16 muzzle flash reducer.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky takes cover from | [[Image:TTM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky takes cover from guerrilla fire with his M16A1 rifle in hand.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino with his M16A1 as | [[Image:TTM16A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino with his M16A1 as guerrillas shoot at him.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky hides as Lazarus tries to speak Mandarin to the | [[Image:TTM16A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky hides as Lazarus tries to speak Mandarin to the guerrilla leader, Tran ([[Brandon Soo Hoo]]).]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky searches the huts for Speedman.]] | [[Image:TTM16A1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sandusky searches the huts for Speedman.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino holds his M16A1 gangster style.]] | [[Image:TTM16A1-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino, again, holds his M16A1 gangster style.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM16A1-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino fires his M16A1.]] | [[Image:TTM16A1-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chino fires his M16A1.]] | ||
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One of the Guerillas is seen holding a [[M1911|Colt Gold Cup National Match]] 1911 pistol on Cody ([[Danny R. McBride]]) when he flies a chopper to their Heroin base and Portnoy is seen armed with it before Tran kicks it out of his hand, implying it is a rubber prop. | One of the Guerillas is seen holding a [[M1911|Colt Gold Cup National Match]] 1911 pistol on Cody ([[Danny R. McBride]]) when he flies a chopper to their Heroin base and Portnoy is seen armed with it before Tran kicks it out of his hand, implying it is a rubber prop. | ||
[[Image:ColtGoldCupNatMatch1911.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Gold Cup National Match M1911A1 Series 70 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:ColtGoldCupNatMatch1911.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Gold Cup National Match M1911A1 Series 70 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:TTColtGoldCup-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTColtGoldCup-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla holds a Colt Gold Cup on Cody.]] | ||
[[Image:TTColtGoldCup-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran kicks the Colt Gold Cup out of Portnoy's hand.]] | [[Image:TTColtGoldCup-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran kicks the Colt Gold Cup out of Portnoy's hand.]] | ||
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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus holds his M1911A1 on Chino when he tells him not to rescue Speedman, all of which is acting.]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus holds his M1911A1 on Chino when he tells him not to rescue Speedman, all of which is acting.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus fires his M1911A1 behind his back, | [[Image:TTM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus fires his M1911A1 behind his back, in the 'over the top' sequence at the beginning of the movie.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I'm just like a little boy, playin' with his dick when he's nervous."]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"I'm just like a little boy, playin' with his dick when he's nervous."]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy holds Tran hostage with Lazarus' M1911A1.]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy holds Tran hostage with Lazarus' M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy holds Tran hostage with the M1911A1.]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy holds Tran hostage with the M1911A1.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy aims the M1911A1 at Tran.]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy aims the M1911A1 at Tran.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy tries to put clothes on, giving Tran time to | [[Image:TTM1911A1-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy tries to put clothes on, giving Tran time to disarm him of his M1911A1.]] | ||
In a deleted scene, Tran takes the M1911A1 from Portnoy and tries to shoot him with it, only to discover it is loaded with blanks. | In a deleted scene, Tran takes the M1911A1 from Portnoy and tries to shoot him with it, only to discover it is loaded with blanks. | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"You die now, fatty!"]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"You die now, fatty!"]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran fires the M1911A1 Portnoy. Even at this range, blanks are considered dangerous.]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran fires the M1911A1 Portnoy. Even at this range, blanks are considered dangerous, however from this shot, it appears that Tran is aiming away from Pornoy, yet another trick of the camera.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM1911A1-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran looks at the M1911A1 in frustration.]] | [[Image:TTM1911A1-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran looks at the M1911A1 in frustration.]] | ||
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==M60D== | ==M60D== | ||
A door-gunner is seen manning an [[M60|M60D]] machine gun during the opening "Hot LZ" scene. The M60D was used during the Vietnam War | A door-gunner is seen manning an [[M60|M60D]] machine gun during the opening "Hot LZ" scene. The M60D was used on helicopters during the Vietnam War. | ||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM60D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A door-gunner mans and M60D.]] | [[Image:TTM60D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A door-gunner mans and M60D.]] | ||
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[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M67 hand grenade.]] | [[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M67 hand grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM67grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman keeps an M67 grenade hanging from his jacket.]] | [[Image:TTM67grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman keeps an M67 grenade hanging from his jacket.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM67grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman pulls the pin on his M67 grenade to throw at the enemy | [[Image:TTM67grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speedman pulls the pin on his M67 grenade to throw at the enemy guerrillas, and despite it being a dummy grenade, Cody happens to set off some C4 at the same time. This is a common 'cliche' in action films, especially bad action films, which is why Speedman does it. In real life, one cannot pull the pin from a grenade with one's teeth without causing severe dental damage.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM67grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy keeps an M67 on his belt.]] | [[Image:TTM67grenade-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Portnoy keeps an M67 on his belt.]] | ||
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==AKM== | ==AKM== | ||
Vietnamese soldiers are seen armed with [[AK-47|AKM]] rifles during the opening "Hot LZ" scene, one of which most | Vietnamese soldiers are seen armed with [[AK-47|AKM]] rifles during the opening "Hot LZ" scene, one of which most notably disembowels Sandsuky with his bayonet. In real life, it would be more accurate for the Vietnamese to use Chinese Type 56 rifles, the chinese copy of the AK. Later the guerilla soldiers can be seen armed with AKM rifles, which appear to be Egyptian Maadi ARM rifles, one of the most common AKMs used in films. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TTAKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An "Movie" NVA soldier disembowels Sandusky with his AKM bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTAKM-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla aims his AKM rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTAKM-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla holds his AKM on Four Leaf ([[Nick Nolte]]).]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in the back is armed with an AKM fitted with an AK-74 muzzle break to look like an AK-74. Also, the image looks to be reversed, or the guard has a lefty AK.]] | [[Image:TTAKM-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in the back is armed with an AKM fitted with an AK-74 muzzle break to look like an AK-74. Also, the image looks to be reversed, or the guard has a lefty AK.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer shot of the possibly reversed AKM.]] | [[Image:TTAKM-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer shot of the possibly reversed AKM.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTAKM-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla with an AKM.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This | [[Image:TTAKM-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This guerrilla is armed with a rubber AKM based on the lack of a bolt handle and a front site, as well as a thicker trigger guard.]] | ||
==AKMS== | ==AKMS== | ||
The two | The two guerrillas who halt Portnoy from using their heroin are armed with under-folding [[AK-47|AKMS]] assault rifles. | ||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two | [[Image:TTAKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two guerrillas hold their AKMS rifles on Portnoy.]] | ||
==AKMSU== | ==AKMSU== | ||
Several | Several guerrillas, including Tran ([[Brandon Soo Hoo]]) are armed with [[AK-47|AKMSU]] carbines modified with Krinkov parts kits with side-folding stocks and black furniture to resemble AKS-74U carbines. | ||
[[Image:YugoKrinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMSU - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:YugoKrinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMSU - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKMSU-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[Image:TTAKMSU-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guerrilla leader totes an AKMSU. Note how it features an AKS-74U-style side-folding stock, yet uses a 7.62x39mm magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKMSU-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[Image:TTAKMSU-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guerrilla leader with his AKMSU.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKMSU-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[Image:TTAKMSU-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guerrilla leader holds his AKMSU on Four Leaf.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKMSU-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran hits Speedman with the stock of his AKMSU when he doesn't act stupid enough as Simple Jack.]] | [[Image:TTAKMSU-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran hits Speedman with the stock of his AKMSU when he doesn't act stupid enough as Simple Jack.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKMSU-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran go to the front gate with his AKMSU in hand.]] | [[Image:TTAKMSU-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tran go to the front gate with his AKMSU in hand.]] | ||
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==Flamethrower== | ==Flamethrower== | ||
Cody | Cody finds a Flamethrower, which looks like a modified M2, in the enemy shack. When he and Four Leaf Tayback ([[Nick Nolte]]) try to escape from the guerrilla's heroin base, Cody give Tayback the Flamethrower, which he uses to hold back the enemies. | ||
[[Image:TTFlamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''I don't know what it's called, I just know the sound it makes when it LIES!'']] | [[Image:TTFlamethrower-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''I don't know what it's called, I just know the sound it makes when it LIES!'']] | ||
[[Image:TTFlamethrower-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tayback blazes away with the Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:TTFlamethrower-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tayback blazes away with the Flamethrower.]] | ||
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==M4A1== | ==M4A1== | ||
Three types of [[M16|M4A1]] carbines are seen used by the | Three types of [[M16|M4A1]] carbines are seen used by the guerrilla forces, one of which is seen with the carry handle removed, Knights Armament RIS rails affixed (with no rail covers) and fitted with a Aimpoint red-dot sight, the other with the carry handle attached with an ACOG scope mounted on it. Lazarus grabs one of these rifles and is seen using it when searching for Speedman in the huts, however his does not have the ACOG sight. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint scope and RIS foregrip 5.56mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint scope and RIS foregrip 5.56mm]] | ||
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with standard (non-LE) stock 5.56mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with standard (non-LE) stock 5.56mm]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A5== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A5== | ||
One of the | One of the guerrillas is seen armed with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5|Heckler & Koch MP5A5]] submachine gun. | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A5 - 9mm.]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A5 - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTMP5A5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTMP5A5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla with his MP5A5 at the ready.]] | ||
[[Image:TTMP5A5-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTMP5A5-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla with an MP5A5.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM4A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTM4A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla to the right with an MP5A5.]] | ||
==SKS== | ==SKS== | ||
Some of the | Some of the guerrillas are seen armed with [[SKS rifle]]s. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine a.k.a SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine a.k.a SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTSKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla to the right is armed with an SKS rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSKS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTSKS-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla with his SKS rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:TTSKS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTSKS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla armed with an SKS.]] | ||
==CQBR== | ==CQBR== | ||
One of the | One of the guerrillas is seen armed with an [[M16|CQBR]] rifle with an A2 receiver, and an ACOG scope mounted on the carrying handle. The CQBR is a short 10.3in. barrel version of the M4A1 Carbine, so it certainly fits the profile. | ||
:It is? Isn't that just the name of a custom airsoft gun? The M4 variant with the 11.5 inch barrel is called the "M4 Commando" on Colt's LEO web site, but those have the receivers with detachable carry handles; these guns have A2 receivers. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 03:03, 17 December 2008 (UTC) | :It is? Isn't that just the name of a custom airsoft gun? The M4 variant with the 11.5 inch barrel is called the "M4 Commando" on Colt's LEO web site, but those have the receivers with detachable carry handles; these guns have A2 receivers. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 03:03, 17 December 2008 (UTC) | ||
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:::Yeah, you're right, it's a replacement upper receiver, and apparently one that the DoD has already adopted. Surprised I didn't know it was called that. But again, I don't think the gun in the movie is that. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 03:44, 17 December 2008 (UTC) | :::Yeah, you're right, it's a replacement upper receiver, and apparently one that the DoD has already adopted. Surprised I didn't know it was called that. But again, I don't think the gun in the movie is that. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 03:44, 17 December 2008 (UTC) | ||
[[Image:TTCAR-15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTCAR-15-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla points his CQBR at Cody.]] | ||
[[Image:TTCAR-15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTCAR-15-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla armed with the same CQBR.]] | ||
[[Image:TTCAR-15-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTCAR-15-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla armed with a CQBR.]] | ||
==IMI Uzi== | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
One of the | One of the guerrillas is seen armed with an [[Uzi|IMI Uzi]] when he captures Portnoy. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9mm.]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TTUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[Image:TTUzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guerrillas armed with an IMI Uzi.]] | ||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
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[[Image:TTIthaca37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus with his Ithaca 37 during the opening "Hot LZ" scene.]] | [[Image:TTIthaca37-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazarus with his Ithaca 37 during the opening "Hot LZ" scene.]] | ||
[[Image:TTM60D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A door-gunner mans and M60D.]][[Image:TTModel24steilhandgrante.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Chinese Type II Stick Grenade in mid-flight towards the Huey helicopter.]] | [[Image:TTM60D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A door-gunner mans and M60D.]][[Image:TTModel24steilhandgrante.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Chinese Type II Stick Grenade in mid-flight towards the Huey helicopter.]] | ||
[[Image:TTAKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TTAKM-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier disembowels Sandusky with his AKM bayonet.]] | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 2 January 2009
The following guns were used in the film Tropic Thunder:
AR-15 Sporter II Carbine
Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), along with various other characters, uses a 16" barreled AR-15 Sporter II Carbine throughout the film, which is anachronistic for Vietnam . The original AR-15 Carbine was an SP1 (sold between 1978-1985)), so there was no forward Assist on the upper receiver. Stiller's gun is the A1 version, or what Colt called the "Sporter II version" in U.S. sales. The Colt Model 653 based weapons came after 1973. He should be using an XM177 variation to be accurate to the era. It may be an homage to the movie Platoon since the characters of Barnes (Tom Berenger) and Elias (Willem Dafoe) used the Phillipine export Colt Model 653 rifles. This film uses what is available in the United States, which happens to be the Sporter II carbine, since most of the movie was filmed in Los Angeles and Hawaii.
M16A1
Kevin Sandusky (Jay Baruchel) and Alpo Chino (Branon T. Jackson) both carry M16A1 rifles fitted with the older style M16 muzzle flash reducers throughout the film.
- The historical designation for the intermediate M16 between the original and the A1 was "XM16A1", which had the three-prong flash hider instead of the birdcage style. The prop guns used in the movie were M16A1s that were fitted with three-prong flash hiders by the armorer.
M60
Jeff "Fats" Portnoy (Jack Black) wields an M60 Machine Gun as his weapon in the film. Jack Black commented on how he got stuck with the M60, which he knew was nicknamed "The Pig", and was tolds he was a natural with it, something he found disturbing. Some other random soldiers are also seen firing M60s during the opening scene.
Colt Gold Cup National Match
One of the Guerillas is seen holding a Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 pistol on Cody (Danny R. McBride) when he flies a chopper to their Heroin base and Portnoy is seen armed with it before Tran kicks it out of his hand, implying it is a rubber prop.
M1911A1
Lazarus is seen using an M1911A1 as his sidearm in the film and uses it several times. Portnoy later gets his hands on it and uses it to hold Tran (Brandon Soo Hoo) hostage.
In a deleted scene, Tran takes the M1911A1 from Portnoy and tries to shoot him with it, only to discover it is loaded with blanks.
Ithaca 37
Lazarus uses a sawed-off Ithaca 37 shotgun as his weapon of choice in the film.
M60D
A door-gunner is seen manning an M60D machine gun during the opening "Hot LZ" scene. The M60D was used on helicopters during the Vietnam War.
M67 "Baseball" grenade
Speedman and Portnoy are seen with M67 hand grenades attached to their belts and jackets. Since their film is supposed to take place in 1969, it makes sense to see them with these grenades, since '69 was when the M67 began to mass replace the M26 grenade.
M26 "Lemon" grenade
Sandusky is seen with an M26 hand grenade attached to his belt.
M18 Smoke grenade
An M18 Smoke Grenade is seen on Speedman's jacket.
M72 LAW
Disposable M72 LAW launchers are seen strapped to both Sandusky and Portnoy's backpacks.
Chinese Type II Stick Grenade
During the opening "Hot LZ" scene, a Vietnamese soldier tries to throw a Vietnam Era Chinese Type II Stick Grenade at the Huey chopper as it takes off, so Speedman jumps up and stops the grenade, loosing his hands in the process. The "tin can" style Type II and the Pineapple style Type I stick grenades were commonly used by NVA (PAVN) soldiers or VC Guerrillas during the war.
Beretta 92FS
Martin Lawrence is seen armed with a Beretta 92FS on a movie poster for a film he did with Speedman.
AKM
Vietnamese soldiers are seen armed with AKM rifles during the opening "Hot LZ" scene, one of which most notably disembowels Sandsuky with his bayonet. In real life, it would be more accurate for the Vietnamese to use Chinese Type 56 rifles, the chinese copy of the AK. Later the guerilla soldiers can be seen armed with AKM rifles, which appear to be Egyptian Maadi ARM rifles, one of the most common AKMs used in films.
AKMS
The two guerrillas who halt Portnoy from using their heroin are armed with under-folding AKMS assault rifles.
AKMSU
Several guerrillas, including Tran (Brandon Soo Hoo) are armed with AKMSU carbines modified with Krinkov parts kits with side-folding stocks and black furniture to resemble AKS-74U carbines.
Flamethrower
Cody finds a Flamethrower, which looks like a modified M2, in the enemy shack. When he and Four Leaf Tayback (Nick Nolte) try to escape from the guerrilla's heroin base, Cody give Tayback the Flamethrower, which he uses to hold back the enemies.
M4A1
Three types of M4A1 carbines are seen used by the guerrilla forces, one of which is seen with the carry handle removed, Knights Armament RIS rails affixed (with no rail covers) and fitted with a Aimpoint red-dot sight, the other with the carry handle attached with an ACOG scope mounted on it. Lazarus grabs one of these rifles and is seen using it when searching for Speedman in the huts, however his does not have the ACOG sight.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
One of the guerrillas is seen armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5A5 submachine gun.
SKS
Some of the guerrillas are seen armed with SKS rifles.
CQBR
One of the guerrillas is seen armed with an CQBR rifle with an A2 receiver, and an ACOG scope mounted on the carrying handle. The CQBR is a short 10.3in. barrel version of the M4A1 Carbine, so it certainly fits the profile.
- It is? Isn't that just the name of a custom airsoft gun? The M4 variant with the 11.5 inch barrel is called the "M4 Commando" on Colt's LEO web site, but those have the receivers with detachable carry handles; these guns have A2 receivers. -MT2008 03:03, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, you have me with the A2 receivers, but the CQBR is real.
- Yeah, you're right, it's a replacement upper receiver, and apparently one that the DoD has already adopted. Surprised I didn't know it was called that. But again, I don't think the gun in the movie is that. -MT2008 03:44, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
IMI Uzi
One of the guerrillas is seen armed with an IMI Uzi when he captures Portnoy.
Glock 17
While interrogating Speedman, Byong (Reggie Lee) has a 3rd gen Glock 17 in his holster.
Norinco Type 69 RPG
Tran uses a Norinco Type 69 RPG launcher to take out the truck the gang tries to escape in and tries to shoot down their chopper as they escape, the rocket being stopped only by a perfectly thrown TiVo box from Speedman's agent, Rick "Pecker" Peck (Matthew McConaughey).
Incredibly Realistic Hot LZ scene
The "Hot LZ" scene starts out as a really convincing scene which could convince someone who didn't see the trailers of the movie and the fictional trailers at the start that this was a Vietnam War movie. It consists of the language, violence and action that they faced in Vietnam.