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[[Image:RedScorpionPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Red Scorpion'' (1989)]] | [[Image:RedScorpionPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Red Scorpion'' (1989)]] | ||
'''''Red Scorpion''''' is a 1989 action film starring [[Dolph Lundgren]] as Nikolai Rachenko, a | '''''Red Scorpion''''' is a 1989 action film starring [[Dolph Lundgren]] as Nikolai Rachenko, a Soviet Spetsnaz-trained agent sent to assist Soviet forces in the putting down of a rebel movement in an African country. Nikolai then finds himself siding with the rebels after being betrayed by his superiors. Directed by Joseph Zito (''[[Missing in Action]]''), the film was produced in South Africa and used the resources of the South African Defense Force for vehicles and weapons (somewhat controversial because this was filmed during the time of apartheid). | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== | == Soviet Assault Rifle (mocked up FN FAL) == | ||
The [[(Red Scorpion) - Russian Assault Rifle|large assault rifle]] used prominently by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) during the final assault is an [[FN FAL]] mocked up to resemble the experimental | The [[(Red Scorpion) - Russian Assault Rifle|large assault rifle]] used prominently by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) during the final assault is an [[FN FAL]] mocked up to resemble the experimental Soviet Avtomat AO-63 assault rifle. The weapon is also seen being tested by Colonel Zayas ([[Carmen Argenziano]]) on the rifle range near the beginning of the film. The FN FAL used in the movie has been modified with twin barrels, a custom stock, the pistol grip from a [[Vektor SS-77]] general purpose machine gun, an enlarged magazine/foregrip and a Lewis gun's drum magazine mounted on top. Upon closer inspection only the lower barrel can actually be seen firing; presumably this is because building a weapon that could fire from two barrels would be a far more difficult modification, and the discrepancy isn't that noticeable on-screen. | ||
[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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== IMI Romat (fitted with grenade launcher) == | == IMI Romat (fitted with grenade launcher) == | ||
An Israeli contract [[FN FAL#IMI Romat|FAL]] fitted with a Mk 40 grenade launcher is used by rebel Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]). It is later taken and used by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) for much of the final assault on the | An Israeli contract [[FN FAL#IMI Romat|FAL]] fitted with a Mk 40 grenade launcher is used by rebel Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]). It is later taken and used by Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) for much of the final assault on the Soviet camp. | ||
[[Image:Fal13-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Israeli FAL ''"Romat"'' with Wooden Furniture 7.62x51mm NATO ]] | [[Image:Fal13-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Israeli FAL ''"Romat"'' with Wooden Furniture 7.62x51mm NATO ]] | ||
[[Image:LundgrenRedScorpionFAL.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) is seen with an Israeli contract FN FAL in a briefing photo.]] | [[Image:LundgrenRedScorpionFAL.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) is seen with an Israeli contract FN FAL in a briefing photo.]] | ||
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== AMD-65 == | == AMD-65 == | ||
An [[AMD-65]] rifle is used by Rachenko to drunkenly shoot up a bar on the Soviet base so that he can be arrested and subsequently aid guerilla Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]) in his escape, thereby gaining the trust of the rebels and allowing him to assassinate their leader (in an incredibly convoluted plan that actually involves the deaths of several | An [[AMD-65]] rifle is used by Rachenko to drunkenly shoot up a bar on the Soviet base so that he can be arrested and subsequently aid guerilla Kallunda Kintash ([[Al White]]) in his escape, thereby gaining the trust of the rebels and allowing him to assassinate their leader (in an incredibly convoluted plan that actually involves the deaths of several Soviet soldiers). AMD-65s are also seen being used by various Soviet soldiers/guerillas and by Dewey Ferguson ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]). | ||
[[Image:AMD-65.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Hungarian AMD-65 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AMD-65.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Hungarian AMD-65 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rachenko shoots up a bar with the AMD-65.]] | [[File:RedScorp 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rachenko shoots up a bar with the AMD-65.]] | ||
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==SKS M59/66== | ==SKS M59/66== | ||
Several Rebels are seen with Yugoslavian M59/66 varients of the [[SKS]]. Interestingly enough, the rifles have their bayonets removed. | Several Rebels are seen with Yugoslavian M59/66 varients of the [[SKS]]. Interestingly enough, the rifles have their bayonets removed. | ||
[[Image:YugoSKS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Yugoslavian SKS M59/66 rifle with blade bayonet and grenade launcher attached to barrel, the variant most seen during the Balkan Wars - 7.62x39mm. The Yugoslavian M59 is nearly identical to the | [[Image:YugoSKS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Yugoslavian SKS M59/66 rifle with blade bayonet and grenade launcher attached to barrel, the variant most seen during the Balkan Wars - 7.62x39mm. The Yugoslavian M59 is nearly identical to the Soviet SKS, it is the M59/66 which has the grenade launcher attachment at the end of the barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a crouching Rebel.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a crouching Rebel.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a running Rebel.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SKS_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M59/66 seen in the hands of a running Rebel.]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==South African Musler 12 Gauge Tactical Action== | ==South African Musler 12 Gauge Tactical Action== | ||
A shotgun with extended mag tube and sawed-off stock is seen in the hands of Krasnov ([[Brion James]]), | A shotgun with extended mag tube and sawed-off stock is seen in the hands of Krasnov ([[Brion James]]), Soviet Military Policemen, as well as Dewey Ferguson ([[M. Emmet Walsh]]) during the road chase. As this film was produced in South Africa, the shotgun is likely a 12 Gauge Musler, a South African-manufactured shotgun similar in appearance to the Mossberg 500. A Musler fitted with a full stock is used by Nikolai when he and the rebels make a final assault. | ||
[[File:Musler12GA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Republic Arms Musler - 12 gauge.]] | [[File:Musler12GA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Republic Arms Musler - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[File:M500PG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 with sawed off stock - 12 gauge - this particular Mossberg is a similar configuration to the Musler seen in the film.]] | [[File:M500PG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500 with sawed off stock - 12 gauge - this particular Mossberg is a similar configuration to the Musler seen in the film.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
== M1919A4 machine gun == | == M1919A4 machine gun == | ||
A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun (which would never be used by | A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun (which would never be used by Soviet forces) is seen mounted on a Soviet Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1919A4 M37 vehicle pintle mount - .30-06.]] | [[Image:BrowningM37MG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1919A4 M37 vehicle pintle mount - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:RedScorpionM1919A4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | [[Image:RedScorpionM1919A4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | ||
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[[Image:RedScorpionSidecarJimpy.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cuban soldier fires a Vektor SS-77 from a motorbike sidecar.]] | [[Image:RedScorpionSidecarJimpy.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cuban soldier fires a Vektor SS-77 from a motorbike sidecar.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vector SS-77 seen mounted on a sidecar as Nikolai knocks out the soldier.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vector SS-77 seen mounted on a sidecar as Nikolai knocks out the soldier.]] | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Twin-mounted Vector SS-77 in the turret of the | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_SS77_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Twin-mounted Vector SS-77 in the turret of the Soviet armored vehicle chasing the escaping truck.]] | ||
== RPK == | == RPK == | ||
[[RPK]]s are used by various | [[RPK]]s are used by various Soviet and Cuban troops. Lt. Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) takes one and uses it during the ambush at the oasis. | ||
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPK light machine gun - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPK light machine gun - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuban guarding Kallunda armed with a RPK.]] | [[File:RedScorp 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cuban guarding Kallunda armed with a RPK.]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== Colt Combat Commander == | == Colt Combat Commander == | ||
What appears to be a [[Colt Combat Commander]] is seen the hands of the Cuban officer and General Vortek ([[T.P. McKenna]]). It is likely supposed to portray the | What appears to be a [[Colt Combat Commander]] is seen the hands of the Cuban officer and General Vortek ([[T.P. McKenna]]). It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet [[Tokarev TT-33]], as Soviet officers would never use a handgun of American manufacture. | ||
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Redscorpioncoltcommander.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cuban officer is armed with the Colt Commander while threatening Kullanda. It is likely supposed to portray the | [[Image:Redscorpioncoltcommander.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Cuban officer is armed with the Colt Commander while threatening Kullanda. It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet [[Tokarev TT-33]], as Soviet officers would never use a handgun of American manufacture. ]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Colt.]] | [[File:RedScorp 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Colt.]] | ||
[[File:RedScorp 070.jpg|thumb|none|600px|General Vortek ([[T.P. McKenna]]) pulls the handgun.]] | [[File:RedScorp 070.jpg|thumb|none|600px|General Vortek ([[T.P. McKenna]]) pulls the handgun.]] | ||
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== Magnetic Grenade == | == Magnetic Grenade == | ||
At the end of the truck chase, Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) places what appears to be a magnetic grenade based on an SPM Limpet Mine onto the truck's fuel tank to destroy it. | At the end of the truck chase, Nikolai Rachenko ([[Dolph Lundgren]]) places what appears to be a magnetic grenade based on an SPM Limpet Mine onto the truck's fuel tank to destroy it. | ||
[[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mine_1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|What is supposed to be a magnetic mine is placed on the truck by Nikolai and appears to be based on an SPM limpet mine. In reality, this prop looks to be constructed from vacuum-formed plastic and the detonator at the top is a spark plug. Russian text on the magnetic grenade reads: "MZ-4" / "AT Mine DIT" / "Type K". This text is pure fiction.]] | [[Image:Red_Scorpion_Mine_1.jpg|none|thumb|600px|What is supposed to be a magnetic mine is placed on the truck by Nikolai and appears to be based on an SPM limpet mine. In reality, this prop looks to be constructed from vacuum-formed plastic and the detonator at the top is a spark plug. The Russian text on the magnetic grenade reads: "MZ-4" / "AT Mine DIT" / "Type K". This text is pure fiction.]] | ||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
Revision as of 21:39, 14 December 2015
Red Scorpion is a 1989 action film starring Dolph Lundgren as Nikolai Rachenko, a Soviet Spetsnaz-trained agent sent to assist Soviet forces in the putting down of a rebel movement in an African country. Nikolai then finds himself siding with the rebels after being betrayed by his superiors. Directed by Joseph Zito (Missing in Action), the film was produced in South Africa and used the resources of the South African Defense Force for vehicles and weapons (somewhat controversial because this was filmed during the time of apartheid).
The following weapons were used in the film Red Scorpion:
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Rifles
Soviet Assault Rifle (mocked up FN FAL)
The large assault rifle used prominently by Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) during the final assault is an FN FAL mocked up to resemble the experimental Soviet Avtomat AO-63 assault rifle. The weapon is also seen being tested by Colonel Zayas (Carmen Argenziano) on the rifle range near the beginning of the film. The FN FAL used in the movie has been modified with twin barrels, a custom stock, the pistol grip from a Vektor SS-77 general purpose machine gun, an enlarged magazine/foregrip and a Lewis gun's drum magazine mounted on top. Upon closer inspection only the lower barrel can actually be seen firing; presumably this is because building a weapon that could fire from two barrels would be a far more difficult modification, and the discrepancy isn't that noticeable on-screen.
FN FAL
Unmodified FN FAL rifles are seen in the hands of guerilla fighters.
IMI Romat (fitted with grenade launcher)
An Israeli contract FAL fitted with a Mk 40 grenade launcher is used by rebel Kallunda Kintash (Al White). It is later taken and used by Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) for much of the final assault on the Soviet camp.
AK-47
After the truck chase, Nikolai is seen with a milled receiver AK-47 that is fitted with a bayonet.
AMD-65
An AMD-65 rifle is used by Rachenko to drunkenly shoot up a bar on the Soviet base so that he can be arrested and subsequently aid guerilla Kallunda Kintash (Al White) in his escape, thereby gaining the trust of the rebels and allowing him to assassinate their leader (in an incredibly convoluted plan that actually involves the deaths of several Soviet soldiers). AMD-65s are also seen being used by various Soviet soldiers/guerillas and by Dewey Ferguson (M. Emmet Walsh).
Vektor R4
Vektor R4 rifles are used by the Angolan troops.
Mosin-Nagant
Mosin-Nagant M44 carbines (without the bayonet) are seen in the hands of African guerillas.
SKS M59/66
Several Rebels are seen with Yugoslavian M59/66 varients of the SKS. Interestingly enough, the rifles have their bayonets removed.
Shotguns
South African Musler 12 Gauge Tactical Action
A shotgun with extended mag tube and sawed-off stock is seen in the hands of Krasnov (Brion James), Soviet Military Policemen, as well as Dewey Ferguson (M. Emmet Walsh) during the road chase. As this film was produced in South Africa, the shotgun is likely a 12 Gauge Musler, a South African-manufactured shotgun similar in appearance to the Mossberg 500. A Musler fitted with a full stock is used by Nikolai when he and the rebels make a final assault.
Machine Guns
M1919A4 machine gun
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun (which would never be used by Soviet forces) is seen mounted on a Soviet Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Vektor SS-77
A South African Vektor SS-77 machine gun is seen mounted on an armored vehicle during the road chase, and also on a motorcycle and sidecar being ridden by Cuban troops.
RPK
RPKs are used by various Soviet and Cuban troops. Lt. Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) takes one and uses it during the ambush at the oasis.
Submachine Guns
PPSh41
Also seen wielded by the African guerillas is the PPSh41 submachine gun.
Handguns
Colt Combat Commander
What appears to be a Colt Combat Commander is seen the hands of the Cuban officer and General Vortek (T.P. McKenna). It is likely supposed to portray the Soviet Tokarev TT-33, as Soviet officers would never use a handgun of American manufacture.
Other
M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle
An M40 Recoilless Rifle is seen mounted on a Land Rover and used by Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) during the assault on the joint Soviet/Cuban military camp.
M134 Minigun
What appears to be an M134 minigun can be seen mounted in the nose of the Sikorsky S-62 "Hind gunship". Upon closer inspection, this appears to be a mockup as the barrel cluster seems to be fused to the fuselage of the helicopter and therefore could not possibly rotate. Furthermore, it seems to fire from each of these stationary barrels in sequence (with acetylene-powered muzzle blasts), rather than always firing from the barrel in the uppermost position as a real minigun would. However, it is difficult to tell for sure as it is never seen firing in close-up.
Mk 40 grenade launcher
A MK 40 grenade launcher is seen underslung on the Israeli IMI Romat used by Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) and Kallunda Kintash (Al White). Rachenko fires the launcher several times during the assault on the Soviet base at the end of the film, using both high explosive grenades and buckshot rounds. However, he is never once shown reloading it and consequently manages to fire off six rounds from the single-shot launcher!
Flamethrower
Custom flamethrowers are used by Soviet troops to 'cleanse' a tribal village in a scene in the extended cut.
Degtyaryov DT Machine Gun
A DT machine gun is seen firing from the hull of a Soviet T-34/85 tank. While this tank (and the DT machine gun) had long since been taken out of Soviet service by the time the film was made, it is somewhat plausible that a “Client State” may still be operating such outdated Soviet armor.
RPG-7
An RPG-7 launcher is used by a Czech tank gunner during the escape of Kallunda Kintash (Al White), although curiously it is not loaded with a warhead!
RKG-3
A mockup of an RKG-3 anti-tank grenade is wielded by Colonel Zayas (Carmen Argenziano) before getting his arm blown off by Nikolai Rachenko.
M26 Grenade
During the truck chase, Kallunda cuts a belt of grenades off of an unconscious soldier. These appear to be M26 Hand Grenades.
Magnetic Grenade
At the end of the truck chase, Nikolai Rachenko (Dolph Lundgren) places what appears to be a magnetic grenade based on an SPM Limpet Mine onto the truck's fuel tank to destroy it.
Trivia
"Faux" Mi-24 Hind
The "Mil Mi-24 Hind" seen in the movie is a Sikorsky S-62 fitted with faux rocket pods and front mounted machine guns. The helicopter appears to be the same one seen in Braddock: Missing In Action 3 and Bulletproof (albeit more convincingly modified this time).
