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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== Colt Model 727 | ==Colt Model 727== | ||
Many of the Delta Force operators are equipped with the [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 727]] fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and Surefire flashlights, with some of the carbines also having camouflage paint schemes. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Tim "Grizz" Martin ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Model 727. | Many of the Delta Force operators are equipped with the [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 727]] fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and Surefire flashlights, with some of the carbines also having camouflage paint schemes. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Tim "Grizz" Martin ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Model 727. | ||
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[[Image:BHDCommando-7.jpg|thumb|none|602px|SFC Sanderson with a M727 during the "Mogadishu Mile".]] | [[Image:BHDCommando-7.jpg|thumb|none|602px|SFC Sanderson with a M727 during the "Mogadishu Mile".]] | ||
==Colt Model 733 == | ==Colt Model 733== | ||
Various Delta Force operators and Army Rangers are equipped with the short-barreled [[M16#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|Colt Model 733]]. Some are standard 733's, while others are customized with camo paint schemes and Aimpoint scopes (similar to the aforementioned Model 727s). Some of the weapons have a [[XM177]]-style flash moderator instead of the standard barrel with A2 flash-hider. One particular Model 733 used by Delta MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) and later Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) is heavily modified with a camouflage paint scheme, M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, weaponlight, and a sound suppressor. | Various Delta Force operators and Army Rangers are equipped with the short-barreled [[M16#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|Colt Model 733]]. Some are standard 733's, while others are customized with camo paint schemes and Aimpoint scopes (similar to the aforementioned Model 727s). Some of the weapons have a [[XM177]]-style flash moderator instead of the standard barrel with A2 flash-hider. One particular Model 733 used by Delta MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) and later Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) is heavily modified with a camouflage paint scheme, M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, weaponlight, and a sound suppressor. | ||
[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 733 Commando - 5.56x45mm (the image presented is that of the early Model 733 that differs from the film version in that it has an "A1E1" upper receiver)]] | [[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 733 Commando - 5.56x45mm (the image presented is that of the early Model 733 that differs from the film version in that it has an "A1E1" upper receiver)]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDXM177E2-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another Delta operator engages a Somalian technical with his M733. This has a camo paint scheme, M68 Aimpoint, and XM177-style flash moderator. This greatly resembles another Colt carbine used in ''[[Blood Diamond]]'', and could be the same weapon, since the weapons were supplied by the same company in both films.]] | [[Image:BHDXM177E2-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another Delta operator engages a Somalian technical with his M733. This has a camo paint scheme, M68 Aimpoint, and XM177-style flash moderator. This greatly resembles another Colt carbine used in ''[[Blood Diamond]]'', and could be the same weapon, since the weapons were supplied by the same company in both films.]] | ||
==Colt M4 | ==Colt M4== | ||
A number of non-firing rubber prop [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|Colt M4 Carbine]]s anachronistically appear. | A number of non-firing rubber prop [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|Colt M4 Carbine]]s anachronistically appear. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
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[[Image:DX002A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A trio of Delta operators the set of ''Black Hawk Down''. The operator on the right has one of the rubber stunt M4 Carbines. The one in the middle holds a camouflage Model 733 with XM177-style moderator. While not obvious, the operator on the left has a Model 733 (the 11.5-inch barrel is visible in other images taken during the same series of photographs).]] | [[Image:DX002A.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A trio of Delta operators the set of ''Black Hawk Down''. The operator on the right has one of the rubber stunt M4 Carbines. The one in the middle holds a camouflage Model 733 with XM177-style moderator. While not obvious, the operator on the left has a Model 733 (the 11.5-inch barrel is visible in other images taken during the same series of photographs).]] | ||
== M16A2 | ==M16A2== | ||
Most of the Rangers, including SSG Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) are armed with [[ | Most of the Rangers, including SSG Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) are armed with [[M16A2|M16A2 rifles]]. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) can be seen briefly using an M16A2, alongside his [[M14]]. Also, when CPT Steele tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper the Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHD1Arm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Delta actor as above shows M16A2's in the movie armory, the one he's holding fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | [[Image:BHD1Arm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same Delta actor as above shows M16A2's in the movie armory, the one he's holding fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | ||
== M14 | ==M14== | ||
The [[M14 Rifle#M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight. | The [[M14 Rifle#M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
[[ | Several [[M16A1]] rifles are seen in the Somali arms dealer's shop and one militia member is seen loading up one. At one point, Rangers can be seen watching a portion of the film ''[[The Jerk]]'' where a madman is trying to shoot the protagonist using a scoped M16A1. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|M16A1 rifles hanging in the dealer's shop on the top left of this screenshot along with M16A2s, likely captured from American forces.]] | [[Image:BHDM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|M16A1 rifles hanging in the dealer's shop on the top left of this screenshot along with M16A2s, likely captured from American forces.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDCETME-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|CETME rifles hanging next to the dealer.]] | [[Image:BHDCETME-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|CETME rifles hanging next to the dealer.]] | ||
== Heckler & Koch G3A3 == | ==Heckler & Koch G3A3== | ||
The local militia arm themselves with, among many other weapons, actual [[Heckler & Koch G3|Heckler & Koch G3A3]] assault rifles. | The local militia arm themselves with, among many other weapons, actual [[Heckler & Koch G3|Heckler & Koch G3A3]] assault rifles. | ||
[[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:HKG3A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-G3A3-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali militia member firing a G3A3 at the first MH-60K crash site.]] | [[Image:BHD-G3A3-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali militia member firing a G3A3 at the first MH-60K crash site.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDG3-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A militia member fires his G3A3.]] | [[Image:BHDG3-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A militia member fires his G3A3.]] | ||
== Norinco Type 56 == | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
A full stock [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM syle muzzle brake added on. | A full stock [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM syle muzzle brake added on. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 with pig sticker type bayonet - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 with pig sticker type bayonet - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDType56.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali smacks Mike Durant across the face with a Norinco Type 56.]] | [[Image:BHDType56.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali smacks Mike Durant across the face with a Norinco Type 56.]] | ||
== Norinco Type 56-1 == | ==Norinco Type 56-1== | ||
Nearly all of the Somali gunmen are armed with the [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56-1]] assault rifle, which is a Chinese derivative of the [[AK-47|AKS-47]]/[[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]]. They are identified by the hooded front sights, which only Chinese Kalashnikov rifles have. At one point in the film, one of the soldiers can be seen removing the magazine from a discarded Type 56-1 and stuffing it in an empty pouch. Whether this was done to take back a souvenir or for some other reason is not known. | Nearly all of the Somali gunmen are armed with the [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56-1]] assault rifle, which is a Chinese derivative of the [[AK-47|AKS-47]]/[[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]]. They are identified by the hooded front sights, which only Chinese Kalashnikov rifles have. At one point in the film, one of the soldiers can be seen removing the magazine from a discarded Type 56-1 and stuffing it in an empty pouch. Whether this was done to take back a souvenir or for some other reason is not known. | ||
[[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:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1.]] | [[Image:BHD-AK47.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A "Skinny" dies firing his Type 56-1.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDType56-1-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Note the hooded front sight on this Somali's 56-1.]] | [[Image:BHDType56-1-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Note the hooded front sight on this Somali's 56-1.]] | ||
== AKS-74U == | ==AKS-74U== | ||
Mo'alim ([[Razaaq Adoti]]), the Somali militia leader, carries an [[AKS-74U]] as his weapon of choice, first seen picking it up and inspecting it before heading into battle, then firing a burst into the air to break up the mob attacking CWO3 Mike Durant before announcing that he was to be taken alive as a prisoner. | Mo'alim ([[Razaaq Adoti]]), the Somali militia leader, carries an [[AKS-74U]] as his weapon of choice, first seen picking it up and inspecting it before heading into battle, then firing a burst into the air to break up the mob attacking CWO3 Mike Durant before announcing that he was to be taken alive as a prisoner. | ||
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-AK74.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Mo'alim picks up and inspects an AKS-74U before heading into battle.]] | [[Image:BHD-AK74.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Mo'alim picks up and inspects an AKS-74U before heading into battle.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== M60 machine gun == | ==M60 machine gun== | ||
Ranger Specialist Shawn Nelson ([[Ewen Bremner]]) can be seen carrying an [[M60 machine gun]] as his standard weapon. A mounted M60 is also seen and fired from at least one of the Humvees in the extraction convoy. | Ranger Specialist Shawn Nelson ([[Ewen Bremner]]) can be seen carrying an [[M60 machine gun]] as his standard weapon. A mounted M60 is also seen and fired from at least one of the Humvees in the extraction convoy. Some of the Somalis can be seen using them as well. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M60.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nelson with his M60.]] | [[Image:BHD-M60.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nelson with his M60.]] | ||
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[[Image:DHD3Arm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Delta actor shows vehicle-mounted M60s.]] | [[Image:DHD3Arm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Delta actor shows vehicle-mounted M60s.]] | ||
== FN Minimi == | ==FN Minimi== | ||
Several Rangers can be seen carrying [[FN_Minimi#FN_Minimi|FN Minimis]] throughout the film, standing in for the [[FN_Minimi#M249-E1_.2F_M249-E2_.2F_M249_Paratrooper_SAW|M249-E1 SAW]]. It is also the weapon used by Specialist Lance Twombly ([[Tom Hardy]]) to accidentally deafen Nelson when he fires it too close to his head. The Minimis are also fitted with circular 200-round cloth ammo bags instead of hard plastic drums. At one point a Somali shoots at Twombly and hits one of his ammo drums causing the ammo to cook off and burn him, though he's able to get rid of it before he's seriously harmed. | Several Rangers can be seen carrying [[FN_Minimi#FN_Minimi|FN Minimis]] throughout the film, standing in for the [[FN_Minimi#M249-E1_.2F_M249-E2_.2F_M249_Paratrooper_SAW|M249-E1 SAW]]. It is also the weapon used by Specialist Lance Twombly ([[Tom Hardy]]) to accidentally deafen Nelson when he fires it too close to his head. The Minimis are also fitted with circular 200-round cloth ammo bags instead of hard plastic drums. At one point a Somali shoots at Twombly and hits one of his ammo drums causing the ammo to cook off and burn him, though he's able to get rid of it before he's seriously harmed. | ||
[[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN Minimi with 200-round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN Minimi with 200-round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M249-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC John Waddell ([[Ian Virgo]]) with an FN Minimi]] | [[Image:BHD-M249-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC John Waddell ([[Ian Virgo]]) with an FN Minimi]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDMinimi-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Ranger fires his FN Minimi during the "Mogadishu Mile"]] | [[Image:BHDMinimi-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Ranger fires his FN Minimi during the "Mogadishu Mile"]] | ||
== Browning M2HB == | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The [[ | The [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is fielded by the US Army on their HMMWVs, the U.N. forces on their APCs, and the Somali militia on their technicals in the film. The opening shots of the film feature Somali militiamen slaughtering a gathered crowd at a food distribution center with the powerful .50 cal. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:BHD 022.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Aidid's gunmen open fire on the crowd at the food distribution center with the Browning M2.]] | [[Image:BHD 022.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Aidid's gunmen open fire on the crowd at the food distribution center with the Browning M2.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDM2-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A mean-faced Somali awaits to fire on the Rangers with the M2HB.]] | [[Image:BHDM2-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A mean-faced Somali awaits to fire on the Rangers with the M2HB.]] | ||
== General Dynamics GAU-17/A == | ==General Dynamics GAU-17/A== | ||
The MH-60 Black Hawks in the film are armed with [[GE_M134_Minigun#General_Dynamics_GAU-17.2FA|General Dynamics GAU-17/A]] miniguns mounted as doorguns. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75 rockets, are seen as the armament of by the AH-6 | The MH-60 Black Hawks in the film are armed with [[GE_M134_Minigun#General_Dynamics_GAU-17.2FA|General Dynamics GAU-17/A]] miniguns mounted as doorguns. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75" rockets, are seen as the armament of by the AH-6 Little Birds. | ||
[[Image:GAU-17A HH60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:GAU-17A HH60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M134-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A GE GAU-17/A minigun on the MH-60 Black Hawk as it transports Rangers and Deltas.]] | [[Image:BHD-M134-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A GE GAU-17/A minigun on the MH-60 Black Hawk as it transports Rangers and Deltas.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDM134.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the GAU-17/A as it fires on RPG gunners.]] | [[Image:BHDM134.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the GAU-17/A as it fires on RPG gunners.]] | ||
== DShK Heavy Machine Gun == | ==DShK Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
Several vehicle mounted Russian [[DShK heavy machine gun]]s appear in several scenes of the film. | Several vehicle mounted Russian [[DShK heavy machine gun]]s appear in several scenes of the film. | ||
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian DShK - 12.7x109mm]] | [[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian DShK - 12.7x109mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-DSHK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Somali militia leader Mo'alim ([[Razaaq Adoti]]) rides a "technical" mounted with a DShK.]] | [[Image:BHD-DSHK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Somali militia leader Mo'alim ([[Razaaq Adoti]]) rides a "technical" mounted with a DShK.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A vehicle mounted DShK.]] | [[Image:BHD-DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A vehicle mounted DShK.]] | ||
==Zastava M72B1== | |||
== Zastava M72B1 == | |||
One of the Somalis fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an [[RPK light machine gun#Zastava M72B1|Zastava M72B1]], a copy of the [[RPK light machine gun]], identifiable by the stock and handguard design. Another Somali is seen providing suppressing fire on the Rangers and Delta operatives with one when the Delta operators and Rangers try to reach the first Black Hawk crash site. | One of the Somalis fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an [[RPK light machine gun#Zastava M72B1|Zastava M72B1]], a copy of the [[RPK light machine gun]], identifiable by the stock and handguard design. Another Somali is seen providing suppressing fire on the Rangers and Delta operatives with one when the Delta operators and Rangers try to reach the first Black Hawk crash site. | ||
[[Image:ZastavaM72.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Zastava M72B1 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ZastavaM72.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Zastava M72B1 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali fires his Zastava M72B1 at the downed Black Hawk.]] | [[Image:BHDRPK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Somali fires his Zastava M72B1 at the downed Black Hawk.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M72B1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali uses his Zastava M72B1 to pin down the Rangers and Delta operatives.]] | [[Image:BHD-M72B1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Somali uses his Zastava M72B1 to pin down the Rangers and Delta operatives.]] | ||
== PKM Light Machine Gun == | ==PKM Light Machine Gun== | ||
A [[PK Machine Gun|PKM light machine gun]] is seen resting on a table in the Somali arms dealer's shop. | A [[PK Machine Gun|PKM light machine gun]] is seen resting on a table in the Somali arms dealer's shop. | ||
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PKM light machine gun - 7.62x54mmR]] | [[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PKM light machine gun - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMAG58-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A PKM sits on the arms dealer's table]] | [[Image:BHDMAG58-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A PKM sits on the arms dealer's table]] | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | |||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]), the MH-60 Black Hawk pilot of Super Six-Four, is armed with a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with a slim handgrip and uses it to defend himself after he's shot down. The MP5 was briefly issued to helicopter crews as a personal defense weapon (PDW), but was discontinued in this role when it was determined its 9x19mm ammo lacked sufficient stopping power against armor-wearing or drug-crazed enemies, as was the case in Somalia. The guns is also briefly used by SFC Randy Shughart before being killed by the overwhelming militia. | ||
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]), the MH-60 Black Hawk pilot of Super Six-Four, is armed with a [[ | |||
In the book and real life, the weapons were actually [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5K|MP5K]]s. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper", a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis. | In the book and real life, the weapons were actually [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5K|MP5K]]s. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper", a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis. | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with slim handguard - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with slim handguard - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDMP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|While trapped in his pilot seat, CWO3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) prepares to defend himself with his H&K MP5A3.]] | [[Image:BHDMP5A3-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|While trapped in his pilot seat, CWO3 Michael Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) prepares to defend himself with his H&K MP5A3.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
While never used on screen, SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) can be seen with a customized [[Remington 870]] Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by [[Charlie Sheen]] in the movie ''[[Navy SEALs]]''. In a deleted scene, SFC Sanderson uses the shotgun to blow the hinges on a door inside the target building. The tail end of this shot is still in the finished movie, although if you haven't seen the deleted scene before it would be hard to spot. In the book, at least one of the Delta operators has an [[Knight's Armament Masterkey|870 Masterkey]] attached to his CAR-15. | While never used on screen, SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) can be seen with a customized [[Remington 870]] Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by [[Charlie Sheen]] in the movie ''[[Navy SEALs]]''. In a deleted scene, SFC Sanderson uses the shotgun to blow the hinges on a door inside the target building. The tail end of this shot is still in the finished movie, although if you haven't seen the deleted scene before it would be hard to spot. In the book, at least one of the Delta operators has an [[Knight's Armament Masterkey|870 Masterkey]] attached to his CAR-15. | ||
[[Image:Black870folder.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 gauge (The one seen in the movie lacked the folding stock)]] | [[Image:Black870folder.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with folding stock - 12 gauge (The one seen in the movie lacked the folding stock)]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sanderson with his Remington 870 Express Magnum slung over his back. Note the full length barrel.]] | [[Image:BHDRem870-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sanderson with his Remington 870 Express Magnum slung over his back. Note the full length barrel.]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
We see the [[M1911A1]] pistol in the hands of the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. As the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site they are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Delta Force MSG Wex ([[Kim Coates]]) can be seen at the firing range with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film. | We see the [[M1911A1]] pistol in the hands of the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. As the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site they are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Delta Force MSG Wex ([[Kim Coates]]) can be seen at the firing range with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film. | ||
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[[Image:BHD 015.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Delta Force SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) fires his M1911A1 during the "Mogadishu Mile". Note the left-hand safety lever]] | [[Image:BHD 015.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Delta Force SFC Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) fires his M1911A1 during the "Mogadishu Mile". Note the left-hand safety lever]] | ||
== Tokarev TT-33 == | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
A Somali militiaman uses a [[Tokarev TT-33]] to kill SFC Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) at the second crash site. It should be noted that the militiaman fires 11 shots, which is 3 more than the TT-33's 8-round magazine. | A Somali militiaman uses a [[Tokarev TT-33]] to kill SFC Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) at the second crash site. It should be noted that the militiaman fires 11 shots, which is 3 more than the TT-33's 8-round magazine. | ||
[[Image:TT-33-Wartime.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Pre-1947 version.]] | [[Image:TT-33-Wartime.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Pre-1947 version.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDTT33-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Close up of the TT-33]] | [[Image:BHDTT33-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Close up of the TT-33]] | ||
== Beretta 92FS == | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92FS]] pistol (standing in for the [[Beretta 92FS|M9]]) is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of Lieutenant Colonel McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself. | The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92FS]] pistol (standing in for the [[Beretta 92FS|M9]]) is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of Lieutenant Colonel McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M9-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Humvee driver, Maddox ([[Michael Roof]]) fires his Beretta 92FS.]] | [[Image:BHD-M9-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Humvee driver, Maddox ([[Michael Roof]]) fires his Beretta 92FS.]] | ||
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=Launchers= | =Launchers= | ||
== RPG-7 == | ==RPG-7== | ||
The Russian manufactured [[RPG-7]] features prominently in the film as the weapon which brings down a pair of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. In one scene inspired by an actual event, a projectile from an RPG-7 strikes PVT. Kowalewski ([[Brendan Sexton III]]), the driver of one of the M35 deuce and a half trucks in Lieutenant Colonel Danny McKnight ([[Tom Sizemore]])'s convoy and fails to detonate, impaling the luckless soldier instead. | The Russian manufactured [[RPG-7]] features prominently in the film as the weapon which brings down a pair of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. In one scene inspired by an actual event, a projectile from an RPG-7 strikes PVT. Kowalewski ([[Brendan Sexton III]]), the driver of one of the M35 deuce and a half trucks in Lieutenant Colonel Danny McKnight ([[Tom Sizemore]])'s convoy and fails to detonate, impaling the luckless soldier instead. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHDRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|RPG-7s being handed out by the militia.]] | [[Image:BHDRPG7-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|RPG-7s being handed out by the militia.]] | ||
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[[Image:BHDNorincoType69-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A militia member behind Mo'alim with a Type 69 RPG. Clearly visible here is the larger warhead of the PG-7VL rocket]] | [[Image:BHDNorincoType69-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A militia member behind Mo'alim with a Type 69 RPG. Clearly visible here is the larger warhead of the PG-7VL rocket]] | ||
== M72 LAW == | ==M72 LAW== | ||
An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an [[M72 LAW|M72A3]]. The M72A3 was a Post Vietnam improved model of the M72 Rocket, and the last variation used by the U.S. Army. Upgrade versions (up to M72A7) of the LAW are being fielded by the U.S. Navy and USMC as recently as 2007, as well a variant is used by the Canadian Forces and other NATO nations in Afghanistan. | |||
An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an [[M72 LAW | |||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M72.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso takes aims at a technical.]] | [[Image:BHD-M72.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso takes aims at a technical.]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M72-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 66mm rocket fired from an [[M72 LAW|M72A3 LAW]] mid-flight.]] | [[Image:BHD-M72-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A 66mm rocket fired from an [[M72 LAW|M72A3 LAW]] mid-flight.]] | ||
== SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle == | ==SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle== | ||
At one point in the film, Aidid's militia begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle]]. A group of Deltas led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot. It's later destroyed by Hoot's team before they join Eversmann's team. Interesting, according to the audio commentary on the DVD, this incident never happened and was made up for dramatic effect by the writers. | At one point in the film, Aidid's militia begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle]]. A group of Deltas led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot. It's later destroyed by Hoot's team before they join Eversmann's team. Interesting, according to the audio commentary on the DVD, this incident never happened and was made up for dramatic effect by the writers. | ||
[[Image:Spg-9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SPG-9 recoilless rifle - 73mm]] | [[Image:Spg-9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SPG-9 recoilless rifle - 73mm]] | ||
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==Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher== | ==Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher== | ||
Many of the Rangers' [[M16 rifle series|M16A2s]] are fitted with [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]], standing in for the [[M203 grenade launcher]]. Most notably seen in the hands of SGT Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) of CPT Steele's ([[Jason Isaacs]]) unit. See flare launcher page for a guide on telling them apart. | Many of the Rangers' [[M16 rifle series|M16A2s]] are fitted with [[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]], standing in for the [[M203 grenade launcher]]. Most notably seen in the hands of SGT Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) of CPT Steele's ([[Jason Isaacs]]) unit. See flare launcher page for a guide on telling them apart. | ||
[[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher]] - 37mm]] | |||
[[Image:Coltflare.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Cobray 37mm Launcher|Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher]] - 37mm | |||
[[Image:BHDColtFlare-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Ranger behind CPT Steele is seen armed with an M16A2/CM203. Note the squared trigger guard and cocking bolt on the right side.]] | [[Image:BHDColtFlare-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Ranger behind CPT Steele is seen armed with an M16A2/CM203. Note the squared trigger guard and cocking bolt on the right side.]] | ||
[[Image:BHDColtFlare-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Steele gives the dying SGT Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) his M16A2/CM203, ordering him to give anyone two in the chest and one in the head if they enter the door.]] | [[Image:BHDColtFlare-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Steele gives the dying SGT Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) his M16A2/CM203, ordering him to give anyone two in the chest and one in the head if they enter the door.]] | ||
== M203 Grenade Launcher == | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
While the [[Colt Flare Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm launchers]] are fitted on most of the Ranger's [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] rifles, a couple of actual [[M203 grenade launcher]]s attached to [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2s]] are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) who assists Delta in taking out a ''technical'' that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade from his M203. | While the [[Colt Flare Launcher|Cobray CM203 37mm launchers]] are fitted on most of the Ranger's [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] rifles, a couple of actual [[M203 grenade launcher]]s attached to [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2s]] are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) who assists Delta in taking out a ''technical'' that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade from his M203. | ||
[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 grenade launcher (40x46mm) mounted on a M16A2 (5.56x45mm)]] | |||
[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 grenade launcher ( | |||
[[Image:BHDM203-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Grimes with his M16A2/M203]] | [[Image:BHDM203-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Grimes with his M16A2/M203]] | ||
[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimes fires his M16A2/M203]] | [[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grimes fires his M16A2/M203]] | ||
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=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
== M67 Hand Grenade == | ==M67 Hand Grenade== | ||
While loading up for the assault, Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) is seen taping up the pins and spoons on some [[M67 hand grenade|M67 fragmentation hand grenades]]. SFC Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down. | While loading up for the assault, Hoot ([[Eric Bana]]) is seen taping up the pins and spoons on some [[M67 hand grenade|M67 fragmentation hand grenades]]. SFC Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down. | ||
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none| | |||
[[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hoot tapes up the pins on the M67 Hand Grenades before the mission.]] | [[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hoot tapes up the pins on the M67 Hand Grenades before the mission.]] | ||
[[Image:Deltaforce_blackhawkdown_m67.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFC Sanderson throwing an M67 at a Somali in a window.]] | [[Image:Deltaforce_blackhawkdown_m67.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SFC Sanderson throwing an M67 at a Somali in a window.]] | ||
== AN/M14 Incendiary Grenade == | ==AN/M14 Incendiary Grenade== | ||
There are several appearances in the film of [[AN/M14 incendiary grenade]]s; used by Deltas to destroy sensitive equipment at both Black Hawk crash sites, as well as to destroy the SPG-9 recoilless rifle mentioned above once Hoot and his team are done with it. Another one can be seen sitting on a table when Hoot is loading up. | There are several appearances in the film of [[AN/M14 incendiary grenade]]s; used by Deltas to destroy sensitive equipment at both Black Hawk crash sites, as well as to destroy the SPG-9 recoilless rifle mentioned above once Hoot and his team are done with it. Another one can be seen sitting on a table when Hoot is loading up. | ||
[[Image:AN-M14 Incendiary Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|AN/M14 incendiary grenade]] | [[Image:AN-M14 Incendiary Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|AN/M14 incendiary grenade]] | ||
[[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AN/M14 incendiary grenade (far left) on a table]] | [[Image:BHD-M67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AN/M14 incendiary grenade (far left) on a table]] | ||
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The following weapons were used in the film Black Hawk Down:
Rifles
Colt Model 727
Many of the Delta Force operators are equipped with the Colt Model 727 fitted with various accessories such as Aimpoint scopes and Surefire flashlights, with some of the carbines also having camouflage paint schemes. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch (Richard Tyson), Sergeant First Class "Hoot" Gibson (Eric Bana), Master Sergeant Tim "Grizz" Martin (Kim Coates), and SFC Sanderson (William Fichtner) all carry the Model 727.
In the film, most of the Model 727 carbines are anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint M68 CCO reflex sights (which was not standardized until 17 March 1995). During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the Aimpoint 5000 reflex sight.
Colt Model 733
Various Delta Force operators and Army Rangers are equipped with the short-barreled Colt Model 733. Some are standard 733's, while others are customized with camo paint schemes and Aimpoint scopes (similar to the aforementioned Model 727s). Some of the weapons have a XM177-style flash moderator instead of the standard barrel with A2 flash-hider. One particular Model 733 used by Delta MSG Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and later Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Durant (Ron Eldard) is heavily modified with a camouflage paint scheme, M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, weaponlight, and a sound suppressor.
Colt M4
A number of non-firing rubber prop Colt M4 Carbines anachronistically appear.
Special
M16A2
Most of the Rangers, including SSG Matt Eversmann (Josh Hartnett) are armed with M16A2 rifles. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, SFC Randy Shughart (Johnny Strong) can be seen briefly using an M16A2, alongside his M14. Also, when CPT Steele tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper the Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2.
Special
M14
The M14 rifle is seen being used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart (Johnny Strong), most notably when he and MSG Gary Gordon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) are covering the second crash site. His M14 sports a camouflage paint scheme and an Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight.
M16A1
Several M16A1 rifles are seen in the Somali arms dealer's shop and one militia member is seen loading up one. At one point, Rangers can be seen watching a portion of the film The Jerk where a madman is trying to shoot the protagonist using a scoped M16A1.
CETME
Spanish CETME rifles are seen among the weapons in the arms dealer's shop, many of which are taken by the militia to combat the U.S. forces. They are not Heckler & Koch G3s, most notably because they have a simple fixed sight instead of a rear sight spindle.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
The local militia arm themselves with, among many other weapons, actual Heckler & Koch G3A3 assault rifles.
Norinco Type 56
A full stock Norinco Type 56 is used by a Somali to whack Mike Durant in the head. It has a slanted AKM syle muzzle brake added on.
Norinco Type 56-1
Nearly all of the Somali gunmen are armed with the Norinco Type 56-1 assault rifle, which is a Chinese derivative of the AKS-47/AKMS. They are identified by the hooded front sights, which only Chinese Kalashnikov rifles have. At one point in the film, one of the soldiers can be seen removing the magazine from a discarded Type 56-1 and stuffing it in an empty pouch. Whether this was done to take back a souvenir or for some other reason is not known.
AKS-74U
Mo'alim (Razaaq Adoti), the Somali militia leader, carries an AKS-74U as his weapon of choice, first seen picking it up and inspecting it before heading into battle, then firing a burst into the air to break up the mob attacking CWO3 Mike Durant before announcing that he was to be taken alive as a prisoner.
Sniper Rifles
SVD Dragunov
When Hoot (Eric Bana) is in the Somali town, he passes the arms dealer, who has an SVD Dragunov on display.
Machine Guns
M60 machine gun
Ranger Specialist Shawn Nelson (Ewen Bremner) can be seen carrying an M60 machine gun as his standard weapon. A mounted M60 is also seen and fired from at least one of the Humvees in the extraction convoy. Some of the Somalis can be seen using them as well.
Special
FN Minimi
Several Rangers can be seen carrying FN Minimis throughout the film, standing in for the M249-E1 SAW. It is also the weapon used by Specialist Lance Twombly (Tom Hardy) to accidentally deafen Nelson when he fires it too close to his head. The Minimis are also fitted with circular 200-round cloth ammo bags instead of hard plastic drums. At one point a Somali shoots at Twombly and hits one of his ammo drums causing the ammo to cook off and burn him, though he's able to get rid of it before he's seriously harmed.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is fielded by the US Army on their HMMWVs, the U.N. forces on their APCs, and the Somali militia on their technicals in the film. The opening shots of the film feature Somali militiamen slaughtering a gathered crowd at a food distribution center with the powerful .50 cal.
General Dynamics GAU-17/A
The MH-60 Black Hawks in the film are armed with General Dynamics GAU-17/A miniguns mounted as doorguns. Pylon-mounted miniguns, mounted alongside 2.75" rockets, are seen as the armament of by the AH-6 Little Birds.
DShK Heavy Machine Gun
Several vehicle mounted Russian DShK heavy machine guns appear in several scenes of the film.
Zastava M72B1
One of the Somalis fires on Mike Durant's Black Hawk armed with an Zastava M72B1, a copy of the RPK light machine gun, identifiable by the stock and handguard design. Another Somali is seen providing suppressing fire on the Rangers and Delta operatives with one when the Delta operators and Rangers try to reach the first Black Hawk crash site.
PKM Light Machine Gun
A PKM light machine gun is seen resting on a table in the Somali arms dealer's shop.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Durant (Ron Eldard), the MH-60 Black Hawk pilot of Super Six-Four, is armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with a slim handgrip and uses it to defend himself after he's shot down. The MP5 was briefly issued to helicopter crews as a personal defense weapon (PDW), but was discontinued in this role when it was determined its 9x19mm ammo lacked sufficient stopping power against armor-wearing or drug-crazed enemies, as was the case in Somalia. The guns is also briefly used by SFC Randy Shughart before being killed by the overwhelming militia. In the book and real life, the weapons were actually MP5Ks. They were referred to as "Skinny Popper", a reference to the men's nickname for the Somalis.
Special
Shotguns
Remington 870
While never used on screen, SFC Sanderson (William Fichtner) can be seen with a customized Remington 870 Express Magnum (standing in for an 870 Police Magnum) slung over his right shoulder. A pistol grip (minus the folding stock) is used in place of the full stock. This same setup is used on a short 870 by Charlie Sheen in the movie Navy SEALs. In a deleted scene, SFC Sanderson uses the shotgun to blow the hinges on a door inside the target building. The tail end of this shot is still in the finished movie, although if you haven't seen the deleted scene before it would be hard to spot. In the book, at least one of the Delta operators has an 870 Masterkey attached to his CAR-15.
Handguns
M1911A1
We see the M1911A1 pistol in the hands of the Delta operators as their sidearm of choice. As the two Delta snipers attempt to secure the second crash site they are forced to draw their M1911A1 pistols as the overwhelming Somali forces close in on them. Delta Force MSG Wex (Kim Coates) can be seen at the firing range with an M1911A1 near the beginning of the film.
Tokarev TT-33
A Somali militiaman uses a Tokarev TT-33 to kill SFC Shughart (Johnny Strong) at the second crash site. It should be noted that the militiaman fires 11 shots, which is 3 more than the TT-33's 8-round magazine.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS pistol (standing in for the M9) is seen a few times in the film in the hands of Rangers, and members of Lieutenant Colonel McKnight's convoy. Mainly it is seen in the hands of Maddox in the Humvee. McKnight himself carries his 92FS sidearm around as a proper means to defend himself.
Launchers
RPG-7
The Russian manufactured RPG-7 features prominently in the film as the weapon which brings down a pair of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. In one scene inspired by an actual event, a projectile from an RPG-7 strikes PVT. Kowalewski (Brendan Sexton III), the driver of one of the M35 deuce and a half trucks in Lieutenant Colonel Danny McKnight (Tom Sizemore)'s convoy and fails to detonate, impaling the luckless soldier instead.
Norinco Type 69 RPG
Along with the RPG-7s mentioned above, Chinese Norinco Type 69 RPG launchers are also used by the militia. The Type 69's also seem to be loaded with PG-7VL rockets instead of the more commonly-seen PG-7VM rockets, distinguished by the larger warhead.
M72 LAW
An Army Ranger, Lieutenant Tom DiTomasso, can be seen taking out a "technical" with an M72A3. The M72A3 was a Post Vietnam improved model of the M72 Rocket, and the last variation used by the U.S. Army. Upgrade versions (up to M72A7) of the LAW are being fielded by the U.S. Navy and USMC as recently as 2007, as well a variant is used by the Canadian Forces and other NATO nations in Afghanistan.
SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle
At one point in the film, Aidid's militia begin to bombard the building the majority of the Rangers and Deltas have taken cover in with mortars and an SPG-9 recoilless rifle. A group of Deltas led by Hoot soon kill the gunners and then turn the weapon against the militia, killing several with one shot. It's later destroyed by Hoot's team before they join Eversmann's team. Interesting, according to the audio commentary on the DVD, this incident never happened and was made up for dramatic effect by the writers.
Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher
Many of the Rangers' M16A2s are fitted with Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers, standing in for the M203 grenade launcher. Most notably seen in the hands of SGT Ruiz (Enrique Murciano) of CPT Steele's (Jason Isaacs) unit. See flare launcher page for a guide on telling them apart.
M203 Grenade Launcher
While the Cobray CM203 37mm launchers are fitted on most of the Ranger's M16A2 rifles, a couple of actual M203 grenade launchers attached to M16A2s are seen, the most notable of which is Specialist John Grimes (Ewan McGregor) who assists Delta in taking out a technical that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade from his M203.
Grenades
M67 Hand Grenade
While loading up for the assault, Hoot (Eric Bana) is seen taping up the pins and spoons on some M67 fragmentation hand grenades. SFC Sanderson is later seen throwing one into a window to take out a Somali who has him and the Deltas and Rangers pinned down.
AN/M14 Incendiary Grenade
There are several appearances in the film of AN/M14 incendiary grenades; used by Deltas to destroy sensitive equipment at both Black Hawk crash sites, as well as to destroy the SPG-9 recoilless rifle mentioned above once Hoot and his team are done with it. Another one can be seen sitting on a table when Hoot is loading up.
