Cargo 300 (Gruz 300)
Poster
Cargo 300 (Gruz 300 , after the Russian military code for wounded soldiers) is a Soviet 1989 war movie directed by Georgiy Kuznetsov. During the Afghan war a Soviet column heads to the bridge in mountains. A unit of mujaheddins under the command of American instructor Cooper plan to destroy the bridge and block the Soviet troops. Cooper plans to use the cars of Soviet geologists as a cover for his attack.
The following weapons were used in the film Cargo 300 (Gruz 300) :
Handguns
Stechkin APS
The chief of geologist group (Pyotr Vashchik) carries a Stechkin APS .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The geologist carries the APS in holster (the size and shape of the holster allows to identity the pistol).
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Submachine Guns
Sa.26
A mujaheddin is armed with the Sa.26 SMG.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mujaheddin next to Cooper holds the Sa.26 SMG.
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Sten Mk II
A mujaheddin is armed with the Sten Mk II SMG.
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Rifles
Pattern 1914 Enfield
Several mujaheddins carry Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles, probably used as a substitution for SMLE .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing P14 Enfield is seen on the ground together with several rockets for RPG-7 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A close view of the bolt and rear sight at the right. The position of the groove on stock allows to differ P14 from M1917 version.
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Assault Rifles
AKS-74
Soviet soldiers are mostly armed with AKS-74 assault rifles.
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AKS-74U
Some Soviet officers and warrant officers, and mujaheddins are armed with AKS-74U assault rifles.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A praporshchik (warrant officer) carries the AKS-74U.
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AKS-47
Many mujaheddins carry AKS-47 assault rifles.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mujaheddin at the right carries the AKS-47.
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AK-47
Some AK-47s are also seen.
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Sturmgewehr 44 (modified to resemble M16)
Some mujaheddins carry Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifles, visually modified with the addition of a carrying handle, a modified front sight and shorter magazines to resemble the M16 rifle.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mujaheddin holds the driver Tolya at gunpoint with his "M16".
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Machine Guns and Autocannons
PKM
PKM machine guns are used by both Soviet troops and mujaheddins. PKMs are also mounted as door guns on Mi-8 helicopter.
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PKT
Coaxial PKT machine guns are mounted on T-62 MBT, BMP-2 AIFV and BTR-80 APC. PKT, fitted with spage grips, is mounted in the nose of Mi-8 helicopter (it was the common practice during the Afghan war and subsequent local conflicts until modern days).
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RPD
A mujaheddin fires the RPD .
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DShKM
Mujaheddins use a DShKM heavy machine gun on tripod.
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KPVT
KPVT heavy machine guns are mounted on BTR-80 APCs.
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AZP-23 "Amur"
23mm quad AZP-23 "Amur" mounting with 2A7 autocannons is the weapon of ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" SPAAG.
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Shipunov 2A42
30mm Shipunov 2A42 autocannons are mounted on BMP-2 AIFVs.
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Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2
30mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 twin autocannon is mounted on Mi-24P helicopter.
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Other Weapons
RPG-7
RPG-7 rocket launchers are used by both Soviet troops and mujaheddins. Models with iron sights and PGO-7 scope can be seen.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A mujaheddin holds the RPG-7 in training camp. Several rockets are seen on the ground together with the M1917 Enfield rifle.
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Type 69 RPG
A Type 69 RPG is also seen.
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120mm Mortar 120-PM-43
A mortar that appears to be Soviet 120mm 120-PM-43 is seen in mujaheddins training camp.
Soviet 120-mm regimental mortar M1943 (PM-43)
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Tucha Smoke Mortar
81-mm 902V Tucha smoke mortars are mounted on T-62 tank.
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Trivia
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