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[[Image:Missing_in_action.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Missing In Action'' (1984)]] | |||
{{Film Title|Missing In Action}} | {{Film Title|Missing In Action}} | ||
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=Machine Guns= | |||
== M60 == | |||
Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses the [[M60#M60|M60 GPMG]] during the POW rescue mission. He famously is seen rising from the water with the machine gun. It's also seen used by both NVA and US forces throughout the film. | |||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm607.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock ambushes the POW convoy.]] | |||
[[Image:MIA 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock rises out of the water firing his M60 in an iconic scene.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm6012.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock surveys the destruction.]] | |||
== | == M60D == | ||
The [[M60#M60D|M60D]] is used by the doorgunners on UH-1 Iroquois helicopters at the beginning and end of the film. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:MIA 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A doorgunner provides cover with the M60D.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:MIAm60d4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Doorgunner's eye view.]] | ||
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== Browning M2HB == | |||
PAVN soldiers man a pair of [[Browning M2HB]]s against Col. Braddock. | |||
[[Image:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm2hb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pair of Browning M2HBs mounted on a 2 1/2 ton truck.]] | |||
== M203 == | =Rifles= | ||
==M16A1 with M203 == | |||
During the opening sequence, Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses an M203 under-barrel grenade-launcher mounted on his M16A1. | During the opening sequence, Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) uses an M203 under-barrel grenade-launcher mounted on his M16A1. | ||
[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 5.56x45mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | [[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 5.56x45mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]] | ||
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[[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16 SP1/AR-15]] | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16 SP1/AR-15]] | ||
[[Image:MIAsp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the lack of a forward assist but the presence of the birdcage flash-hider.]] | [[Image:MIAsp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the lack of a forward assist but the presence of the birdcage flash-hider.]] | ||
== M16A1 == | |||
Most of the US soldiers during the Vietnam sequence are seen using the [[M16#M16A1|M16A1]]. Braddock and Tuck ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]) also use the M16A1 during the rescue of American POWs. | |||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm162.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock with his M16A1.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm169.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm166.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tuck([[M. Emmet Walsh]]) with his M16A1.]] | |||
== Colt Model 653 == | |||
Vietnamese Assassins who try to kill Braddock in Bangkok are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|Colt Model 653]] Assault Rifles. | |||
[[Image:ColtM653.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Model 653 Carbine 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:MIAxm1772.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An Assassin with his Colt Model 653.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAxm1774.jpg|thumb|600px|none]] | |||
== M14 Rifle == | |||
In the opening sequence, the [[M14 Rifle]] is seen in the hands of US and NVA forces. The M14 is also seen in the hands of PAVN soldiers during the climax. | |||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm144.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M14 wielding NVA soldiers are taken out by Col. James Braddock.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm145.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PAVN soldier is killed by Col. James Braddock's M60.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAm146.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PAVN soldiers takes aim with his M14.]] | |||
== AK == | == AK == | ||
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[[Image:MIAmortar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|NVA soldier with a Type 56-1.]] | [[Image:MIAmortar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|NVA soldier with a Type 56-1.]] | ||
== | == Type 56 Carbine == | ||
A PAVN soldier can briefly be seen with an [[SKS|Type 56]] carbine. | |||
[[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chinese Type 56 Carbine -7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:MIASKS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PAVN soldier with Type 56.]] | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Col. Braddock has a flashback of an American POW being shot by an NVA officer armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | Col. Braddock has a flashback of an American POW being shot by an NVA officer armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. | ||
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[[Image:MIAstar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Vietnamese assassin readies his Star Model B.]] | [[Image:MIAstar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Vietnamese assassin readies his Star Model B.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Madsen M50 == | == Madsen M50 == | ||
A Vietnamese police officer is seen briefly with a [[Madsen M50]] when Braddock's hotel is surrounded. | A Vietnamese police officer is seen briefly with a [[Madsen M50]] when Braddock's hotel is surrounded. | ||
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[[Image:MIAm50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vietnamese police officer is seen with a Madsen M50.]] | [[Image:MIAm50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vietnamese police officer is seen with a Madsen M50.]] | ||
== Uzi == | |||
The Vietnamese Assassin who jumps Col. Braddock's truck is armed with an [[Uzi]]. | |||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Uzi -9x19mm Parabellum]] | |||
[[Image:MIAuzi.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vietnamese Assassin with Uzi]] | |||
=Other= | |||
== M79 Grenade Launcher == | == M79 Grenade Launcher == | ||
A Vietnamese assassin fires an [[M79 grenade launcher]] into Braddock's motel room. Braddock also uses an M79 to destroy a guard tower. | A Vietnamese assassin fires an [[M79 grenade launcher]] into Braddock's motel room. Braddock also uses an M79 to destroy a guard tower. | ||
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[[Image:MIAm79.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnamese Assassin shoots his M79 at Col. James Braddock.]] | [[Image:MIAm79.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnamese Assassin shoots his M79 at Col. James Braddock.]] | ||
[[Image:MIAm792.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock readies his M79.]] | [[Image:MIAm792.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock readies his M79.]] | ||
== M9A1 Bazooka == | == M9A1 Bazooka == | ||
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[[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M9A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | [[Image:M9bazooka.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M9A1 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch]] | ||
[[Image:MIAbazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PAVN soldier with an M9A1 Bazooka]] | [[Image:MIAbazooka.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PAVN soldier with an M9A1 Bazooka]] | ||
==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | |||
Mk2 Hand Grenades are utilized by Col. James Braddock. | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|125px|Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:MIAmk2um.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock watches helplessly as two wounded US soldiers are bayoneted to death.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAmk23umm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This scene ... makes ... no ... sense.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAmk2trap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. James Braddock sets a trap.]] | |||
== 81mm Mortar == | |||
Both the North Vietnamese and US troops are seen using the 81mm Mortar. | |||
[[Image:MIAmortar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|NVA Soldiers fire off mortars.]] | |||
[[Image:MIAmortar5.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 24 May 2014
The following weapons were used in the film Missing In Action:
Machine Guns
M60
Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) uses the M60 GPMG during the POW rescue mission. He famously is seen rising from the water with the machine gun. It's also seen used by both NVA and US forces throughout the film.
M60D
The M60D is used by the doorgunners on UH-1 Iroquois helicopters at the beginning and end of the film.
Browning M2HB
PAVN soldiers man a pair of Browning M2HBs against Col. Braddock.
Rifles
M16A1 with M203
During the opening sequence, Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) uses an M203 under-barrel grenade-launcher mounted on his M16A1.
M16 SP1
One of the American soldiers is seen armed with an M16 SP1 rifle.
M16A1
Most of the US soldiers during the Vietnam sequence are seen using the M16A1. Braddock and Tuck (M. Emmet Walsh) also use the M16A1 during the rescue of American POWs.
Colt Model 653
Vietnamese Assassins who try to kill Braddock in Bangkok are armed with Colt Model 653 Assault Rifles.
M14 Rifle
In the opening sequence, the M14 Rifle is seen in the hands of US and NVA forces. The M14 is also seen in the hands of PAVN soldiers during the climax.
AK
AKs are commonly used by PAVN soldiers.
Type 56
NVA/PAVN forces can be seen armed mostly with Type 56-series rifles, both the standard Type 56 and the folding-stock Type 56-1.
Type 56 Carbine
A PAVN soldier can briefly be seen with an Type 56 carbine.
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Col. Braddock has a flashback of an American POW being shot by an NVA officer armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Star Model B
Vietnamese Police officers in Saigon, a Vietnamese assassin in the taxi cab and Vihn(?) use the Star Model B.
Submachine Guns
Madsen M50
A Vietnamese police officer is seen briefly with a Madsen M50 when Braddock's hotel is surrounded.
Uzi
The Vietnamese Assassin who jumps Col. Braddock's truck is armed with an Uzi.
Other
M79 Grenade Launcher
A Vietnamese assassin fires an M79 grenade launcher into Braddock's motel room. Braddock also uses an M79 to destroy a guard tower.
M9A1 Bazooka
A PAVN soldier utilizes an M9A1 "Bazooka" when the POW convoy is attacked by Col. Braddock.
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Mk2 Hand Grenades are utilized by Col. James Braddock.
81mm Mortar
Both the North Vietnamese and US troops are seen using the 81mm Mortar.
