Battle: Los Angeles is an upcoming 2011 science fiction war film starring Aaron Eckhart as a Marine staff sergeant who leads a platoon in defending the city of Los Angeles from an alien invasion and to save a group of survivors before a massive attack begins over the city.
NOTE: All images are screencaps taken from the film's first trailer unless otherwise noted
The following weapons were used in the film Battle: Los Angeles:
The Colt M4A1 carbine is the main weapons utilized by the U.S. military in the film's trailer. The M4's appear to be fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's.
The M16A4 rifle MWS (Modular Weapons System) with RAS Rail System is utilized by U.S. Marines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingM16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) w/ RAS rails installed, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, IRS foregrip, and ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm. This is the U.S.M.C. style setup.Error creating thumbnail: File missingSeveral U.S. Marines are seen armed with M16A4's as they're surprised by an alien soldier jumping out of a swimming pool.Error creating thumbnail: File missingSeveral other U.S. Marines charge into battle with their M16A4's.
Colt M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher
M203 grenade launcher 40mm grenade launcher is visible on various M4A1 carbines used by U.S. Marines.
The M249 SAW used by the US Marines in the film's trailer, fitted with an ACOG scope.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingM249 SAW(Squad Automatic Weapon) 5.56x45mm(note heat shield over barrel and bent, finger grooved handle. The FN Minimi lacks these feattures and has a straight 90 degree handle.)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA Marine is seen shooting at an incoming alien warship with his M249 SAW.
M240D Machine Gun
The mounted version of M240 machine guns machine gun is visible on the ramp of at least one of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knights that appears in a 4 seconds teaser released in July 2010.
