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== EKOL Tuna ==
In one scene Lyuba ([[Larisa Shakhvorostova]]) fires an unidentified stainless steel pistol that appears to be an [[EKOL Tuna]], a blank firing replica based on [[FIE Titan]].
In one scene Lyuba ([[Larisa Shakhvorostova]]) fires a stainless steel pistol that appears to be an [[EKOL Tuna]], a blank firing replica based on [[FIE Titan]].
[[File:EKOL Tuna Stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|EKOL Tuna - 8mm P.A. blanks]]
[[File:EKOL Tuna Stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|EKOL Tuna - 8mm P.A. blanks]]
[[File:Tikhaya zastava-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lyuba fires.]]
[[File:Tikhaya zastava-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lyuba fires.]]
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A Quiet Outpost (Tikhaya zastava)
Movie Poster
A Quiet Outpost Tikhaya zastava ) is a 2011 Russian war movie directed by Sergey Makhovikov. The story is based on real events that took place in July 13, 1993 on Tajikistan-Afghanistan border where a Russian border guard outpost was attacked by Islamic radicals (after Tajikistan became an independent state, Russian border guards still were disposed on former USSR southern border until Tajikistan formed its own border guard in late 1990s).
The following weapons were used in the film A Quiet Outpost (Tikhaya zastava) :
Handguns Makarov PM The commander of the outpost Capt. Pankov (Andrey Chadov ) and Praporshik (Petty Officer) Gritsyuk (Sergey Selin ) carry Makarov PM pistols. They are seen only in holsters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing PM - 9x18mm Makarov Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gritsyuk carries a PM in holster. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pankov carries a PM in holster. EKOL Tuna In one scene Lyuba (Larisa Shakhvorostova ) fires a stainless steel pistol that appears to be an EKOL Tuna , a blank firing replica based on FIE Titan .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing EKOL Tuna - 8mm P.A. blanks Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lyuba fires. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The grip of the pistol is seen. Unidentified pistol 2 Fayzullo (Faridunsho Rakhmatulloyev), the leader of Islamists, carries a pistol in large holster. Only a small part of the grip can be seen.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Assault Rifles AKS-74 Most Russian border guards, Spetsnaz soldiers and numerous Islamists carry AKS-74 assault rifles with black plastic furniture.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKS-74 - 5.45x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A private, Capt. Pankov (Andrey Chadov ) and Lt. Bobrovskiy (Igor Savochkin ) with AKS-74s. Bobrovskiy has a GP-25 grenade launcher fitted to his AKS-74. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Praporshik Gritsyuk (Sergey Selin ) holds an AKS-74 with a GP-25. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sgt. "Trasser" Kiryanov (Aleksandr Alyoshkin ) holds an AKS-74. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Islamist with AKS-74 in ambush. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the soldiers of Lt. Bobrovskiy's unit holds an AKS-74 with GP-25. Note the bandages pack, fitted to the folding stock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Bobrovskiy holds an AKS-74 with GP-25 and jungle-taped magazines. The folding stock of his AKS is wrapped by rubber band. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the soldiers of Lt. Bobrovskiy's unit fires his AKS-74. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Islamist fires his AKS-74. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pvt. Azamat (Azamat Nigmanov ) fires his AKS-74 in the final scene. AK-74 Some Russian border guards and Islamists are armed with AK-74 assault rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AK-74 - 5.45x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Russian border guard holds an AK-74 with wooden furniture. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Islamist at the foreground fires an AK-74. AKM Islamists also are armed with AKM assault rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKMs are seen in hands of several Islamists in center. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Islamists with AKMs attack Russian positions. Sniper Rifles Dragunov SVD Sgt. Durov (Yuri Konovalov ) and a sniper of the Spetsnaz unit are armed with SVD sniper rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of Durov's SVD. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Spetsnaz sniper aims. His SVD is covered by camouflage wrapping.Error creating thumbnail: File missing Durov holds his rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Durov with SVD in the final scene. Machine Guns PKM During the battle Sgt. "Trasser" Kiryanov (Aleksandr Alyoshkin ) fires a PKM machine gun on bipod. In the final scene the PKM is seen in hands of Capt. Pankov (Andrey Chadov ). A PKM is also seen mounted on a Mi-8 helicopter.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R Error creating thumbnail: File missing A PKM is door-mounted on Mi-8. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Trasser" mans the PKM. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the machine gun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Trasser" fires the PKM during the battle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Wounded Pankov tries to fire the machine gun. PKT A PKT machine gun is mounted on a BTR-80 coaxial with a KPVT . A PKT is also seen in a nose mounting of a Mi-8 helicopter.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing PKT machine gun with 250-round ammo drum - 7.62x54mm R Error creating thumbnail: File missing A PKT is mounted on Mi-8. Such usage of PKT was quite common during the Afghan war and local conflicts of 1990s-2000s. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A PKT is mounted coaxial with a KPVT. KPVT A KPVT heavy machine gun is mounted on a BTR-80.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing KPVT heavy machine gun - 14.5x114mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A BTR-80. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of KPVT. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Capt. Pankov (Andrey Chadov ) fires the KPVT. Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B machine guns are mounted on Mi-24 helicopters.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B mounted on Mi-24 Hind-D - 12.7x108mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Other Weapons F-1 Hand Grenade During the battle F-1 hand grenades are used by Capt. Pankov (Andrey Chadov ) and several Spetsnaz soldiers.
F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing A wounded Spetsnaz soldier prepares to blow himself and the enemies with the last grenade. GP-25 Grenade Launcher Lt. Bobrovskiy (Igor Savochkin ), Praporshik Gritsyuk (Sergey Selin ) and several Spetsnaz soldiers are armed with AKS-74 assault rifles with GP-25 grenade launchers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing GP-25 grenade launcher - 40mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Praporshik Gritsyuk holds an AKS-74 with a GP-25. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the soldiers of Bobrovskiy's unit holds an AKS-74 with GP-25. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Bobrovskiy holds an AKS-74 with GP-25. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of GP-25. RPG-26 During the battle Islamists use RPG-26 rocket launchers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPG-26 - 72.5mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An Islamist aims... Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...and fires! Error creating thumbnail: File missing A side view of RPG. 2B14 Podnos Mortar 2B14 Podnos Mortars are used by Islamists during the attack on the outpost. Lt. Bobrovskiy (Igor Savochkin ) and his Spetsnaz unit capture three mortars and use them.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 2B14 Podnos mortar - 82 mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Islamists carry a disassembled mortar. Error creating thumbnail: File missing They assemble the mortar on position. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A support is attached to the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The mortar is loaded. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the muzzle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Russian soldier loads a captured mortar. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lt. Bobrovskiy and his men at the mortar position. SP81 Flare Pistol In one scene a border guard soldier signals to a helicopter, firing an SP81 flare pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Russian SP81 Flare Pistol - 26.5mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing SM Signal Mine In one scene a Russian border guard plants an SM signal mine.
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