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=== Minebea M-9 ===
=== Minebea M-9 ===
Aoi uses a pair of [[Uzi#Minebea M-9|Mineba M-9s]] fitted with aftermarket drum magazines, during her raid on the terrorist ship, and M-9s are also visible in the background throughout the series.
Aoi uses a pair of [[Uzi#Minebea M-9|Mineba M-9s]] fitted with aftermarket drum magazines, during her raid on the terrorist ship, and M-9s are also visible in the background throughout the series.
[[Image:Minebea M-9 submachine gun (Japan).jpg|thumb|400px|none|Minebea M-9 - 9x19mm]]
[[File :Minebea M-9 submachine gun (New ).jpg|thumb|400px|none|Minebea M-9 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:01 minema 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Aoi clearing the terrorist ship in episode 1, armed with a pair of Mineba M-9s.]]
[[Image:01 minema 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Aoi clearing the terrorist ship in episode 1, armed with a pair of Mineba M-9s.]]
[[Image:01 minema 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Aoi firing one of her Minebeas.]]
[[Image:01 minema 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Aoi firing one of her Minebeas.]]
The following weapons appear in the anime Cat Planet Cuties (original title: Asobi ni Ikuyo: Bombshells from the Sky ):
Cat Planet Cuties (2010)
Pistols
M1911A1
The ship captain seen at the start of episode 1 carries a M1911A1 , and Yuichi can be seen carrying one at various times.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The terrorist ship captain aims his 1911 at Aoi.
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Browning Hi-Power
Aoi uses Browning Hi-Power Mark IIIs on a few occasions, normally when taking part in overt actions.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi carrying a pair of Browning HPs when assaulting the terrorist ship in episode 1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Aoi's Brownings can be seen on the floor after she is knocked to the ground.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pair of Brownings are visible in Manami's virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi points her Browning at Manami after she disintegrates her glasses whilst sparing.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi clears a corridor with her Browning in episode 11.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi aims at a terrorist who is holding Kio hostage.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close-up of Aoi's Browning with the slide locked back after emptying the magazine.
Glock 30
Glock 30s are seen on a number of occasions in the background but never used.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Glock 30 can be seen in Minami's weapon collection in her apartment in episode 1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of Glock 30s can be seen in the background at the black market gun shop in episode 6.
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is one of the many pistols Manami has in her collection, and several of the terrorists are seen with the Beretta 92FS as well.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Circled is a standard Beretta 92FS in Manami's collection in episode 1. Above it appears to be another Beretta, with same slight differences to the standard 92FS
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Several members of the "Beautiful Contact" extremist group can be seen with Beretta 92FSs in episode 1.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Several 92FSs can be seen in the background at the black market gun dealer's in episode 5.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami has a number of Berettas in here virtual arsenal in episode 6. Circled in green are standard 92FS models, whereas those circled in blue appear to be fitted with a compensator.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Beretta 92FS is used by someone in episode 7 in an attempt to defend them from a Dogisian Assist-a-roid.
Beretta 93R
A Beretta 93R is detailed on a poster in Minami's house. Aoi also takes a Beretta 93R when she goes to live at Kio's place later giving it to Manami who then on uses it as her preferred sidearm. The shape of the compensator holes suggests that a KSC M93R was used for reference when the series was animated.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami's Beretta 93R poster is visible in the background in episode 1.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami (caught mid-bathing) unfolds the front grip of her 93R...
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close up of the selector switch on the 93R. This show correctly portrays the 93R as firing in 3-round bursts.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A side view of Manami's 93R from episode 4.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami's 93R with the front grip and stock extended.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of 93Rs without their shoulder stocks can be seen in the background at the gun dealers in episode 5.
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Jericho 941 R
Jericho 941 R pistols are seen on several occasions in the background.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Jericho in Manami's collection in episode 1 has the frame stamped, wrongly identifying it as a Desert Eagle .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Jericho 941 R is seen on a counter at the gun dealers in episode 5.
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Walther P99
A Walther P99 is one of the many pistols in Manami's collection.
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Heckler & Koch Mark 23
A Heckler & Koch Mark 23 is another of numerous pistols in Manami's collection..
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The MK23 shown in Manami's room in episode 1, is complete with a suppressor and Laser Aiming Module.
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Ruger Super Blackhawk
Minami possesses a Ruger Super Blackhawk which is seen in the background but never used.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Super Blackhawk can partially be seen in Minami's gun collection in episode 1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing In Minami's virtual armoury in episode 6, a number of Super Blackhawks are present. They are distinguished from regular Blackhawks by their squared trigger guard and longer barrel.
Smith & Wesson Model 500
Aoi suddenly "apports" a Smith & Wesson Model 500 and aims it at her driver when he makes some snide comment about her relationship with Kio in episode 1. Note Aoi did fire the weapon inside the car. The sound alone would have made both her and the driver deaf.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith and Wesson Model 500 - .500 S&W Magnum with extended ejector shroud, accessory rail, and sling
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A closeup of the frame of the revolver just after Aoi "apports" it to herself.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi points the gun at her driver.
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Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Centre
Jack has a modified revolver that fires tranquillizer rounds, which appears to be based off of a Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Centre . It has either a 4 or 5 inch barrel, and is possibly the V-Comp model with out the removable compensator.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Performance Centre "Stealth Hunter" - .44 Magnum
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing From this front view it is clear that the barrel of the revolver does not come from the bottom of the cylinder, so it is not a model of Mateba Autorevolver as previously suggested.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of possible Model 629 Performance Centres are visible in the gun dealers in episode 5, in both stainless steel and black finishes.
Smith & Wesson Model 586
Yuichi has a modified Smith & Wesson Model 686 with a 2.5" barrel that fires tranquillizer rounds, which he purposely gives this to Kio during Eris' rescue in episode 2.
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Chiappa Rhino 20DS
Manami purchases a model version of a stainless steel Chiappa Rhino 20DS in episode 4.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chiappa Rhino 20DS - .357 Magnum
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami admires the replica Rhino through the shop window
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Colt Model 1903
Aoi purchases a model version of the Colt Model 1903 in episode 4.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The lower half of the gun in question, showing that it appears to be an electronic prop weapon, with bulbs and other wired accessories.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Unlike the Blu-ray release as pictured above, the original aired version of the episode depicted this gun as a straight model gun, rather than an electronic prop weapon.
Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight
Aoi wields a Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight as her preferred sidearm.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi draws her Airweight from a thigh holster concealed under her dress during target practice in episode 4.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi hands her Airweight to her Assist-a-roid.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi apports her Airweight to her whilst she is being attacked by the Dogisian Jens in episode 4.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi firing her Airweight at a girder in order to strike her target with a ricochet.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close up of Aoi loading her Airweight in episode 6.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi demonstrates her shooting technique to Manami.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A shot of Aoi ejecting the empty cases from her Airweight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An example of Manami's haphazard gun handling in the series.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another example of Manami's blasé attitude to firearms, where she brandishes the Airweight in a fast food restaurant, although oddly nobody reacts.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kio firing Aoi's Airweight during target practice in episode 8.
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Glock 18
Aoi uses a Glock 18 during the attempted train rescue in episode 4.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi fires her Glock from a motorcycle as she approaches the train. In this show the selector switch on the rear of the frame is visible showing it to be a Glock 18
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi aims her Glock at the disarmed "Underside of the Kitten Paw" members. Here the under barrel rail identifying this as a 3rd generation model is visible.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Later in the episode, Aoi uses a Glock without the under barrel rail. Although it is possible that this is a different weapon, it is more likely an inconsistency in the artwork.
Beretta Cheetah
Jens carries a Beretta 80 series "Cheetah" in episode 5, which she resorts to after her power suit is disabled. It is unclear exactly which model this is, but it is an older version with the rounded trigger guard rather than the squared one of the FS version.
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Smith & Wesson Model 67
What appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 67 is visible on the wall of the gun dealer's in episode 5.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pair of Model 67s are visible in this shot, with synthetic grips.
Colt Python
A number of Colt Python revolvers can be seen at the gun dealer's in episode 5.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The four Colt Pythons in this shot all have 6" barrels and stainless steel finishes.
Desert Eagle
Minami uses a CO2 powered Desert Eagle air pistol whilst training in episode 6.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Minami showing her frustration at not being allowed to use a live weapon.
SIG-Sauer P226
Minami has several SIG-Sauer P226s in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Nambu Type 14
Kio's Assist-a-roid uses a Nambu Type 14 in episode 10 to help defend the Catian embassy.
Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu
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Tokarev TT-33
A Tokarev TT-33 can be seen in episode 11, used by a terrorist holding Kio hostage.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The terrorist pointing his cocked TT-33 at Kio with one hand, and holding a remote detonator with the other.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing This pistol can be noted as a WWII era Tokarev due to its wide slide serrations.
Shotguns
Franchi SPAS-12
Manami has a Franchi SPAS-12 in her weapons collection in one episode.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami's SPAS-12 is of the short barreled variety, and appears to have been modified to take a rail on the side of the pump.
Remington 870
A member of the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult uses a sawed off Remington 870 while kidnapping Kio and Eris in episode 4.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...and fires her sawed off Remington 870.
Benelli M3
Manami has a pair of Benelli M3 Super 90 Shorties in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Although not much detail is visible on the shotguns, the pistol grip and rear of the shotgun appears to be that of the shorty version of the Benelli M3.
Submachine Guns
Minebea M-9
Aoi uses a pair of Mineba M-9s fitted with aftermarket drum magazines, during her raid on the terrorist ship, and M-9s are also visible in the background throughout the series.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pair of Minebea M-9s can be seen in Manami's virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Heckler & Koch MP5K
Heckler & Koch MP5KNs with 15 round magazines are seen in several episodes in armouries, but are never used.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pair of MP5KNs are in Manami's virtual armoury in episode 6.
Uzi
Uzis with folding stocks are seen in several episodes as a main weapon on the "Beautiful Contact" extremist group.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A closer view of the same Uzi from episode 2.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...his Uzi is bisected by Aoi, showing the internal working parts of the weapon
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of Uzis can be seen in the gun dealer's in episode 5.
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IMI Mini Uzi
Along with the fullsize Uzis listed above, Mini Uzis are also used by "Beautiful Contact".
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing An extremist readies his Mini Uzi with folded stock in episode 1.
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Sa. Vz.61 Skorpion
Skorpions are seen in several episodes in the background but are never used.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami has a Skorpion mounted on her wall as part of her weapons collection in episode 2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Several Skorpions can be seen in Manami's virtual armoury in episode 6.
Brügger & Thomet MP-9
The Brügger & Thomet MP-9 is the main weapon used by the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The MP-9 is first seen in episode 4, where it is used by cult members when attempting to kidnap Eris.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cult members continue to use MP-9s in episode 5. Note that in this shot there is a drawing error, where the butt plate of the folded stock is cut off above the hand, but the bottom of the butt plate is still visible protruding from the bottom of the hand.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing From episode 7, security members for the cult carry their MP-9s in skeleton thigh holsters when wearing civilian clothes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Despite the fact that MP-9s are fitted with folding stocks, they are never unfolded by the cult members that use them and are most often shot one handed as well.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A cult member threatens an over zealous member of the film club with her MP-9.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult members fires an MP-9 from the back of a motorcycle in episode 12.
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Ingram MAC-10
One of the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult members in episode 5 uses a MAC-10 rather than the Brügger & Thomet MP-9 which is used by the majority of the armed cult members.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Note that the cult member has not pulled back the bolt on her MAC-10, so in real life she would be unable to fire the weapon.
Heckler & Koch MP7
Manami has a pair of Heckler & Koch MP7s in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing In a continuity error, in the next shot the forward grip is folded on the MP7 behind Manami.
Assault Rifles
AK-47
AK-47s are seen in a number of episodes.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing AK-47s are first seen being used by the terrorists at the start of episode 1.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of AK-47s can be seen in Manami's virtual armoury in episode 6.
Colt Model 723
A number of weapons that most closely resemble Colt Model 723s are seen throughout the series, used by the protagonists and military.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami has a Colt Model 723 in her collection in episode 1. Note the circled area, which shows the receiver stamp reading "COLT M4A1". Due to the straight profile barrel and M16A1 type non detachable carry handle this cannot be the case
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Carbines are used by the soldiers guarding the airbase in episode 2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami has a number of Colt Model 723s in her virtual armoury in episode 6. Note the presence of forward assist and shell deflector, meaning that this is not a Model 653 as previously suggested.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A military guard in episode 8 carries a weapon that resembles a Model 723.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi preparing to fire a pseudo-disintegrator round (Catian bullet that only damages non living matter) at Manami.
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M16A1
M16A1 rifles are seen a number of times throughout the series. Although they are sometimes fitted with A2 handguards, the rear sights indicated these rifles to be A1s.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of M16A1s can be seen in Manami's collection in episode 1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A "Beautiful Contact" member cleans hi M16A1 whilst preparing for action.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M16A1 can be seen on a table in the "Beautiful Contact" base of operations.
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Steyr AUG A1
A Steyr AUG A1 is one of the numerous firearms in Manami's collection.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing From episode 2, a Steyr AUG A1 with black stock is briefly seen on a shelf in Manami's room.
FAMAS
FAMAS F1s are seen in te background in several episodes but are never used.
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Rifles
Winchester Model 1873
Manami has a pair of Winchester Model 1873s in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Although not a perfect match for a Model 1873, this is the rifle which Manami's most resemble.
Sniper Rifle
SVD Dragunov-S
Aoi takes a SVD Dragunov-S when she goes to live at Kio's place in episode 3, which is fitted with a wooden pistol grip and forearm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dragunov-S Tiger shortened sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi carries her Dragunov in a guitar case. Note that the blue sparkle is the after effect of Aoi "apporting" away a Browning Hi-Power and Beretta 93R that were previously in the case.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi aiming down the sight of her rifle at the escaping car.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The view down the scope of the Dragunov, as Aoi fires at the car's tyres to disable it.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi uses an SVD-S again in episode 8, loaded with pseudo-disintegrator rounds.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing This weapon uses the correct synthetic black furniture, rather than the wooden furniture seen in episode 3.
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
Heckler & Koch PSG-1s are seen in the background in several episodes, but are never used.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing In episode 5, a PSG-1 is visible in the gun dealer's, resting on its bi-pod on a counter.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another view of a PSG-1 in the gun dealer's. When the camera pans however (as shown in the right half of the frame) the middle of the weapon is briefly exposed from behind the mortar to show that the weapon is drawn without a pistol grip or magazine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami has a pair of PSG-1s in her virtual armoury in episode 6. They appear to be fitted with wooden hand and cheek rests. Oddly however, the pistol grip (the one piece of the rifle that is actually wood) is plastic.
G3SG/1
Manami has a pair of Heckler & Koch G3SG/1s in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Mosin-Nagant M91/30
Manami has a pair of Mosin Nagant M91/30s fitted with PU 3.5x scopes in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Full-length, Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper Rifle with Russian PU 3.5x sniper scope and down turned bolt handle - 7.62x54R
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SVD Dragunov
A pair of human assassins hired by the Dogisian Jens use an SVD Dragunov in episode 8.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle is fitted with a NSPUM-2 IR sight, and has a black synthetic forearm similar to the SVD-M and a bi-pod clamped to the receiver.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The device mounted under the barrel is an IR laser.
Barrett M82
Barrett M82s are seen in several episodes, used by Aoi and members of the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M82A1 falling to Aoi's hand after she "apports" it to her in episode 10. In this shot, as the gun falls it can briefly be seen that the sight rail and scope have been omitted from the drawing.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi takes up positing behind her M82. In this shot the rifle has a full length rail on the upper receiver, indicating it is an M107.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing In the following shot however, the rifle is clearly an M82A1, lacking the full length rail.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sara aims an M107 in episode 12, with her Assist-a-roid acting as her spotter. Note that it is not an error that she is right handed and aiming with her left eye, but a necessity due to the fact that she has a patch over her right eye.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Note the extremely large horizontal muzzle flash that is created by the muzzle brake of the M107.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A side view of the rifle showing how it is mounted in a human built Assist-a-roid. Note that in this shot the rifle has lost the full length top rail, appearing as an M82A1.
Machine Guns
Type 11 Light Machine Gun
A Type 11 Light Machine Gun is seen being used by a Japanese soldier on the cover of a DVD belonging to Manami in episode 1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Type 11 Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Note how the soldier has a piece of material wrapped around the barrel to protect his hand from the heat, due to the lack of a hand-guard on the Type 11
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The DVD is also seen at the end of the episode, when Manami is in her apartment.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are seen being used by terrorists and military forces.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2HB heavy machine gun - .50 BMG in vehicle mount
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The terrorist ship in episode 1 has an M2HB mounted on the deck.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2HBs are mounted on the Humvees used by the airbase security forces in episode 2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M2HBs are mounted onto the commander cupolas of the Abrams tanks that respond to the airbase intrusion.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult uses an M2HB mounted on a tripod in episode 4.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Aoi disables the gunner.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The machine gun rests on its tripod as the train escapes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A side view of an Abrams with an M2HB mounted on the cupola in episode 12.
General Electric M134 Minigun
Manami requests, and receives, a hand-held GE M134 Minigun for her virtual armoury in episode 6.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The muzzle end of Manami's virtual Minigun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rightly, Manami cannot lift the weight of the Minigun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing note the joystick at the back of the weapon, similar to the Minigun shown above.
MG3
The "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult use MG3s mounted on motorcycle side cars in episode 7.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing This weapon can be identified as an MG3 rather than an MG42 by the design of the muzzle. Also, the sight mounted on top is the removable anti aircraft sight for an MG3.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A front view of the weapon showing that it is red from a 50 round circular drum.
MG34
An MG34 can briefly be seen in episode 11, mounted as the forward machine gun on a Tiger I tank.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of Assist-a-roids climb an a Tiger in order to scan it's technology to replicate it. The MG34 is visible in a ball mount on the front of the hull.
Grenade Launcher
M203
M203 grenade launchers are seen multiple times in the series, mounted under M16A1 assault rifles.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami smiles as she is handed an M16A1 with under-slung M203 in episode 2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami leans out the window to fire her M203.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Manami has an M16A1 with M203 in her virtual armoury in episode 6.
Mk 19
A Mk 19 grenade launcher can be seen in episode 2 mounted on a Humvee.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mk 19 can be seen on the Humvee that is disabled by a net around the wheel.
DefTech 37mm Launcher
On of the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" cult members uses a DefTech 37mm launcher in episode 4. It is used to fire non-lethal rounds at Aoi, and appears to be of the folding stock variety with the stock removed. It is not a Milkor MGL as previously suggested, due to the length of the chambers, the design of the trigger guard and lower frame, and the absence of the release lever on the front of the chambers.
Defense Technologies/Federal Laboratories launcher 37mm with folding stock
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the cult members prepares to fire her Deftech at Aoi. It appears that this launcher is fitted with a different forward grip, similar to the one found on a Milkor MGL.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing In this shot you can see the bottom of the frame of the gun, which matches that of the Deftech.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The whole of the launcher can only be briefly seen when the train is escaping. Note that from the length of the chambers, this cannot be a Milkor MGL.
Heavy Weapons
General Electric M61 Vulcan
A 20mm M61 Vulcan can be seen mounted on a JMSDF patrol boat, and as part of a General Dynamics/Raytheon Phalanx Close-In Weapon System on the "Underside of the Kitten Paw" ship.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Although never clearly shown, this multi barreled weapon in most likely supposed to be a JM61 (Japanese version of the M61) which is used in a turreted mounting resembling this by the JMSDF. Also, in dialogue it is referred to as a 20mm by the crew.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Phalanxes rotate to face the incoming missiles. in episode 5
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RPG-7
A terrorist uses a RPG-7 to fire at a JMSDF ship in episode 1.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the terrorists swings his RPG-7 towards the Japanese ship
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The terrorist accidentally fires his RPG when struck by Aoi's spear
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The RPG impacting the deck under the terrorist blows him into the sea.
Rheinmetall L44 M256
M1A1 Abrams MBTs are seen armed with 120mm Rheinmetall L44 M256 main guns in several episodes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of M1A1s advance on the protagonists in episode 2.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Abrams fires its main gun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of Eris' Assist-a-roids disintegrates an Abrams with its anti-matter hammer.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A squadron of NATO Abrams tanks advances at the end of episode 11.
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AGM-114 Hellfire
In episode 5 a Blackhawk helicopter fires a pair of AGM-114 Hellfires, that has been modified by the Catians to be cloaked in flight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Blackhawk in question is armed with 8 modified Hellfires in two quad launchers. The missiles have been cosmetically changed by colouring them red.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hellfires are also seen in episode 12, being fired from NATO AH64D Apache Longbows. Note that there is a drawing mistake in this shot, where the Hellfires mounted under the right wing are partly obscured by the fuselage as if they were mounted underneath the helicopter fuselage itself.
Unknown Mortar
An unidentified mortar can be seen in the gun dealer's in episode 5.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing It is likely that this mortar is a complete fabrication, as the bipod appears too light for a real mortar.
Otobreda 76mm
The "Underside of the Kitten Paw" ship in episode 5 is armed with a number of 76mm Otobreda guns, in turreted mounts.
Otobreda 76mm in compact mount.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The 76mm Otobredas open fire on an incoming ship.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A trio of Otobredas are mounted on the bow of the ship.
8.8cm KwK 36 L/56 guns
In episode 11 a number of Tiger I tanks are seen in storage, armed with 8.8cm KwK 36 L/56 guns. Why these are present at a decommissioned Soviet ballistic missile site is never explained.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A row of Tiger tanks can be seen armed with their KwK 36 guns.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A number of Assist-a-roids climb an a Tiger in order to scan it's technology to replicate it.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A miniaturised version of the gun is used by Catisian Assist-a-roids in episode 12, mounted on a miniature wind-up King Tiger tank.
M230 Chain Gun
A number of NATO AH64D Apache Longbows are seen in episode 12 armed with M230 Chain Guns .
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Grenade
M84 stun grenade
M84 stun grenades are used in several episodes, where they are depicted as being capable of rendering someone unconscious.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Yuichi throwing an M84 in episode 1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M84 flying through the air after spoon has detached.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M84 detonates, with the explosion correctly emanating from the holes in the grenade body.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M84 is also seen in episode 3. In this case the grenade is painted a single colour, rather than the more common variation of a lighter central band.