According to the computer readout seen during Season 1, Airwolf's offensive weapons include 40mm Cannons and .50 caliber Chain Guns mounted on each side in addition to its rocket pods. The machine guns were shown to have telescoping barrels, which allowed them to be stowed away when the helicopter configured itself to fly supersonic.
Closeup of the Guns mounted on Airwolf. The big cannon underneath was supposed to be a 40mm cannon, while the two above were 50 caliber.Error creating thumbnail: File missingAirwolf's computer readout describing its weaponry.
The M1911A1 is primarily carried by Dominic Santini (Ernest Borgnine) in the series. Caitlin O’Shannessy (Jean Bruce Scott) uses the M1911A1 in Season 3's premiere "The Horn of Plenty" (S3E01).
The M16A1 with A2 handguards is used in "Horn of Plenty" (S3E01).
Error creating thumbnail: File missingColt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm. Putting the distinctive A2 handguards on the older rifle was a method used by Movie/TV armorers to simulate A2 rifles when M16A1s were the only ones available. The same thing has been done vice-versa, Using M16A2's with A1 handguards for Vietnam War B Movies.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe M16A1 with A2 handguards is used in "Horn of Plenty" (S3E01).
Ruger AC556K
The Ruger AC556K is another weapon used throughout the series.
The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94 converted to full auto fire and with a shortened barrel is used in the series. This version was used in many films and television series during the 1980s and 1990s.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.Error creating thumbnail: File missingConverted HK94's are carried by Firm operatives in "Day of Jeopardy" (S3E15).
In "Day of Jeopardy" (S3E15), Hawke is seen using an FIM-43 Redeye launcher to take out two fighter jets. The launcher is held the wrong way when it is seen used.
