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Arma 2
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ArmA II is the sequel to ArmA: Armed Assault (also known was ArmA: Combat Operations), and the spiritual successor to Operation Flashpoint. The storyline revolves around a war in the fictional ex-Soviet republic of Chernarus, which is being fought over by the government, communist rebels, the United States and the Russian Federation. In total there are around 81 weapon variants available in the game, not including new weapons introduced in expansions and downloadable content. A stand alone expansion entitled Operation Arrowhead was released on June 26, 2010, featuring a new campaign set in the fictional Central Asian country of Takistan, as well as new units and gameplay elements. A standalone expansion called ArmA II: Reinforcments which include both British Armed Forces and Private Military Compay DLCs, was released on April 1, 2011.
The following weapons appear in ArmA II, Operation Arrowhead and both DLC's:
Handguns
Glock 17
The Glock 17 is a weapon introduced in the Operation Arrowhead expansion, and is the standard sidearm of the Czech Army and also, erroneously though, German Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) units; the real life German KSK units use the HK P8 as their standard sidearm. The in-game model features OD Green frame and a Glock tactical light.
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the standard sidearm of USMC Force Recon units and snipers. The M1911A1 is also incorrectly depicted as the main sidearm of British soldiers in the Reinforcments expansion, substituting for the L9A1 pistol.
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 is the standard sidearm of the United States Marine Corps faction, typically carried by squad leaders and officers. A suppressed version of the M9 is available, and used mainly by members of the Force Recon unit 'Razor' team.
Makarov PM/6P9 PB
The Makarov PM is the standard sidearm for most of the eastern factions involved in the game, including the Russian Federation Armed Forces, Chernarussian Defense Forces, ChDKZ rebels and NAPA insurgents. The suppressed 6P9 PB version is also available, and used mainly by Russian Spetsnaz operatives.
Taurus Tracker Model 455
The Taurus Tracker Model 455 is a weapon introduced in the Operation Arrowhead expansion, and simply referred to as the "Revolver" in-game. The Model 455 is used by Takistani military officers, and is also available in a gold-plated version.
Submachine guns
SA Vz 61 Skorpion
The SA Vz.61 Skorpion is a weapon introduced in the Operation Arrowhead expansion, and referred to as the "Sa-61 Scorpion" in-game. Even though been a SMG, it is belong to the handgun category.
IMI Micro Uzi
The Micro Uzi is a new weapons appears in the Operation Arrowhead expansion, and simply referred to as the "PDW" (Personal Defense Weapon). A suppressed version is also available. Even though been a SMG, it is belong to the handgun category.
Heckler & Koch MP5SD6
The MP5SD6, distinguished by the presence of single, burst and auto firing modes and a Navy trigger group, is one of the few SMGs available in-game, though it is not act as a standard equipment among any of the factions.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
The MP5A5 is used by USMC pilots.
PP-19 Bizon
The PP-19 Bizon is one of the few SMGs available in-game, and features the early PP-19 folding stock. It is equipped only with a suppressor and is used by Russian Spetsnaz anti-tank operatives and sappers.
Assault Rifles
AK-74
The AK-74 is the standard issue weapon of the Chernarussian Defense Forces, and available with a [GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25]] grenade launcher. The AK-74 is used also by ChKDZ rebels, NAPA insurgents, and by Takistani militia in the Operation Arrowhead expansion.
AKS-74
The AKS-74 is used by squad leaders of the CDF, ChKDZ and NAPA factions. It is available either with a Kobra red dot sight or a PSO-1 scope. The Operation Arrowhead expansion introduces two new variants, one with a Soviet NSPU night vision optic and another with the GOSHAWK thermal weapon sight.
AKS-74U
The AKS-74U is used by tank crew and pilots of the CDF, ChKDZ, NAPA and Russian factions. A suppressed version is also available, and used mainly by Spetsnaz operatives (AKS-74UN variant).
AK-107
The AK-107 is the standard issue rifle of the Russian Army and MVD forces, although in real life they continue to use the AK-74M. The weapon is available in four versions, either with Kobra sight or PSO-1 scope and a GP-30 grenade launcher.
AKM
The AKM is used by ChKDZ insurgents and NAPA guerrillas. In the Operation Arrowhead' expansion, the AKM is used by Takistani militiamen.
AKMS
The AKMS is also commonly seen used by CDF soldiers, ChKDZ insurgents and NAPA guerrillas. A special gold version of the rifle (similar to the special AK-47 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare) is also programmed to occasionally appear in the hands of insurgents as an Easter egg. The AKMS is also seen sued by the Takistani militia in the Operation Arrowhead expansion.
Heckler & Koch G36/G36K/G36C
The Heckler & Koch G36 rifle is not used by any of the game's factions (with the exception of the G36C that is used by a CDhKZ faction leader), but is available in the mission editor for single or multiplayer scenarios. Three versions are available: the G36A with ZF 3x4° dual optical sights, the G36K and the two versions of the G36C, including one with a suppressor and an EOTech sight. In the Operation Arrowhead expansion, German KSK soldiers utilize camouflaged versions of the G36A, G36K and G36C as their standard weapons.
Colt M16A2
The M16A2 is one of the available and playable weapons in the game, though it is not normally used by any of the factions. A version with the M203 grenade launcher is also available, and is used by Takistani soldiers and militants in the Operation Arrowhead expansion.
Colt M16A4
The M16A4 is the standard issue weapon of the United States Marine Corps faction, and is available in four variations, either fitted with carrying handle, Aimpoint M68 CCO, Trijicon TA01 4x32 ACOG scope or M203 grenade launcher with its leaf sight, though all of them have the AN/PEQ-2 IR designator.
Colt M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbines are used by vehicle crews of the United States Marine Corps faction, as well as by most of the Force Recon operators. It is also used by the PMC operators and by some U.S. Army soldiers. The M4A1 has the most variations of any of the weapons in the game. Attachments included in those versions are iron sights, Aimpoint M68 CCOs, Trijicon TA01 and TANSN 4x32 ACOG scopes, EOTech 551 Holographic sights, M203 and M203A1 grenade launchers, KAC QDSS-NT4 suppressors, AN/PEQ-2 and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators, and KAC RIS foregrips. Also, the M4A1 erroneously features an M16A1 pistol grip for some reason.
FN SCAR-L (Mk. 16 Mod 0)
The FN SCAR-L is the new standard issue weapon of the U.S Army faction in the Operation Arrowhead' expansion. The SCAR-L is available either with: Flip-up iron sights, Aimpoint M68 CCO, EOTech 551 painted in tan, Trijicon TA31RMR 4x32 ACOG scope, an unknown scope, unknown thermal scope and FN EGLM grenade launcher. Some of them also fitted with AN/PEQ-15 IR designator painted in tan and with RIS foregrip.
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SA Vz.58
Czech Army soldiers in the Operation Arrowhead expansion use SA Vz.58 assault rifles, painted in desert camouflage colors and equipped with red dot or ACOG sights. It appears as the "Sa-58V".
Heckler & Koch XM8
The Heckler & Koch XM8 is one of the available assault rifles in-game, and was originally intended to be used in ArmA: Combat Operations, but later was cut-out of developing and ported to ArmA II. The whole XM8 family is included in the game, and ION Mercenaries of the Private Military Contractor DLC are using the XM8 as their standard issue weapon.
L85A2
The L85A2 rifle is the standard weapon of the new British faction in the British Armed Forces DLC. The SA80A2 model featured is similar to the current RIS-equipped models used by soldiers in Afghanistan, and is available with SUSAT, ACOG and EOTech sights, as well as the L17A2 grenade launcher.
Battle Rifles
FN-FAL
The paratrooper 18" version of the FN FAL is the standard issue weapon of the Takistani Army soldiers in Operation Arrowhead expansion. Two variants of the FN FAL are available: regular and one with the AN/PVS-4 night-vision scope.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk. I
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I rifles are used by Takistani militiamen in the Operation Arrowhead expansion.
M14
The M14 is a weapon introduced in the Operation Arrowhead expansion. There are two version available: One with Aimpoint M68 CCO and one with Trijicon 4x32 ACOG scope. The M14 is one of the standard weapons used by Delta Force Sergeant Terry Graves during the Operation Arrowhead campaign.
FN SCAR-H (Mk. 17 Mod 0)
Most U.S Army Delta Force soldiers in Operation Arrowhead use the FN SCAR-H rifle, which like the SCAR-L is available with various modifications.
Sniper Rifles
M14 Designated Marksman Rifle
The M14 DMR is the standard rifle of USMC marksmen, and is also used by Force Recon sniper Staff Sergeant Randall "Ice Cold" Sykes.
Remington M24 Sniper Weapon System
The M24 Sniper Weapon System is a weapon that returns from ArmA: Combat Operations. In the Operation Arrowhead expansion, A desert-camouflaged M24 is the standard U.S Army sniper rifle.
M40A3
The Remington M40A3 rifle, camouflaged with Ghille material, is the standard weapon for USMC snipers. Besides the aesthetic differences, the weapon is otherwise identical in performance to the M24.
L115A3 LRR
British snipers in the British Armed Forces DLC use the Accuracy International L115A3 LRR as their standard sniper rifle.
Mk 12 Mod 0 SPR
The Mk 12 Mod 0 SPR rifle is used by USMC Force Recon marksmen.
M110 SASS
U.S Army Special Forces soldiers can use the KAC M110 SASS in the Operation Arrowhead expansion. It is only available in Night Vision and Thermal scope variants, and features a Magpul PRS stock.
Barrett M107
The Barrett M107 is used by USMC anti-material snipers. In Operation Arrowhead, a new variant of the M107 with a thermal weapon sight is available to U.S Army snipers.
Accuracy International AS50
The Accuracy International AS50 is used by British anti-material snipers in the British Armed Forces DLC. In reality, the AS50 is not in British service, although the Barrett M82A1 (as the L82A1) and the AW 50 (as the L121A1) are used by the British Royal Marine Commandos and the Special Air Service, respectively.
SVD Dragunov
The SVD Dragunov is available either in standard or camouflaged configurations and is used by all of the Chernarussian factions along with the Russian military. In Operation Arrowhead, a variant of the SVD with NSPU night vision optics is used by Takistani night ops soldiers.
VSS Vintorez
The suppressed VSS Vintorez sniper rifle is used by Russian Spetznaz and MVD units.
KSVK
Russian anti-material snipers use the KSVK sniper rifle.
CZ-550
The Czech-designed, Mauser based CZ-550 hunting rifle is used by ChDKZ guerrillas, NAPA insurgents and civilian hunters.
Machine Guns
RPK-74
The RPK-74 light machine gun is available to the Chernarussian and Russian factions, and is inaccurately portrayed as being equipped with a 75 round drum magazine.
PKM
The PK Machine Gun is used by all of the factions except for the USMC, and is also seen in fixed positions and in tanks as the PKT.
PKP Pecheneg
The PKP Pecheneg is used exclusively by Russian forces, and is equipped with an optical sight.
Heckler & Koch MG36
The Heckler & Koch MG36 is available in the editor and is equipped with a Beta C-Mag drum magazine and EOTech sights.
Heckler & Koch XM8 Automatic Rifle
The Heckler & Koch XM8 Automatic Rifle is another XM8 variant available in the editor.
FN M249 SAW
U.S Marines use the M249 SAW as their standard infantry support weapon.
FN M249 SAW Paratrooper
U.S Army soldiers in the upcoming Operation Arrowhead expansion are equipped with M249 SAW Paratrooper machine guns as their standard support weapon. British Army units in the British Armed Forces DLC also use the similar FN Minimi Paratrooper, which is equipped with an Aimpoint sight and is called the L110A1.
FN M240G
The M240G is used by the United States Marine Corps both as an infantry weapon and mounted on up-armored HMMWVs and SH-60 Seahawk helicopters. In Operation Arrowhead, ELCAN M145-equipped M240s are used by U.S. Army units, but would be accurate to see M240Bs instead. It is also mounted on the ramps of the Army's CH-47F Chinook helicopters.
FN L7A2
The L7A2 machine gun appears in the British Armed Forces DLC, both as an individual weapon and mounted aboard Land Rovers and Supacat Jackal patrol vehicles.
M60E4
The M60E4 Machine Gun appears in Operation Arrowhead and used by Czech special forces operatives.
FN Mk. 48 Mod 0
USMC Force Recon soldiers, most notably Sergeant Chad 'Robo' Rodriguez, use camouflaged Mk 48 Mod 0 machine guns as their main support weapons. A desert camouflaged version is also used by Delta Force soldiers in Operation Arrowhead.
Shotguns
Benelli M1014 JSCS
The Benelli M1014 JSCS is the standard combat shotgun of the USMC faction. However, the weapon only fires slug ammunition, making it only of limited use for most players.
Izhmash Saiga-12K
The Izhmash Saiga-12K combat shotgun is used by the Russian Federation faction, and like the M1014, fires only slug ammunition.
AA-12
The AA-12 automatic shotgun will make an appearance in the Private Military Company DLC, firing several types of ammunition including the high-explosive FRAG-12 round.
Grenade Launchers
M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 grenade launcher is mounted on M16A2s, M16A4s and M4A1s, and can fire high explosive grenades, smoke grenades and flares.
XM320 Grenade Launcher
The Heckler & Koch XM320 grenade launcher is mounted on the XM8 rifle.
FN EGLM/Mk. 13 Mod 0
The FN EGLM is a weapon introduced in the Operation Arrowhead expansion, and mounted on FN SCAR-L rifles, used by the United States Army faction. It is also available in a standalone version.
Milkor M32 MGL
U.S. Army heavy grenadiers use the Milkor M32 MGL in the Operation Arrowhead expansion. It is also mounted on KA-60 Helicopters in the PMC content pack.
GP-30
The GP-30 grenade launcher can be mounted on AK-74 and AK-107 rifles.
Mk 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher
The Mk 19 grenade launcher is available as a static weapon, and also mounted on HMMWVs and AAVP-7A1.
AGS-30
The AGS-30 automatic grenade launcher is available either as a static weapon or mounted atop of UAZ jeeps.
Heckler & Koch GMG
The Heckler & Koch GMG is available to British troops in the British Armed Forces DLC.
Anti-Tank launchers
FGM-148 Javelin
The FGM-148 Javelin is used by both USMC and U.S Army anti-tank troops, also used by the British army.
M136 AT4
The M136 AT4 is used by both USMC and U.S. Army factions. Although multiple launchers can be carried, only one appears on the character's back, giving the false impression that the weapon can be reloaded.
M47 Dragon
The M47 Dragon is a new addition to Operation Arrowhead, and is used by Takistani militants friendly to American forces.
Carl Gustav M3 MAAWS
Introduced in the Operation Arrowhead expansion, the Carl Gustav M3 Medium Anti-Armor Weapons System acts as the equivalent of the SMAW for U.S. Army soldiers.
RPG-7
The RPG-7 is used by all of the game's factions with the exception of the USMC, U.S. Army, BAF and PMC, and can use different warheads including the anti-infantry OG-7 rocket or the anti-armor tandem charge PG-7VR.
RPG-18
The RPG-18 is a single-shot disposable launcher used by the Russian forces, and in the game functions similarly to the USMC's M136 AT4.
Mk. 153 Mod 0 SMAW
The Mk. 153 Mod 0 SMAW rocket launcher is used by USMC forces. The weapon can fire either High-Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) or High-Explosive Anti-Armour (HEAA) rounds.
AT-13 Saxhorn-2
The AT-13 Saxhorn 2 (Russian: 9K115-2 Metis-M) is available to the Russian Federation as a static ATGM launcher. Like the BGM-171 TOW, the missile requires the operator to guide it to the target.
Saab-Bofors MBT LAW
The Saab-Bofors MBT LAW appears as the NLAW in the British Armed Forces DLC. The NLAW is a portable next-generation fire and forget missile launcher that has been adopted by the British military as the replacement for the LAW-80.
BGM-71 TOW
BGM-71 TOW launchers are available to USMC forces either as static launchers or mounted on top of Humvees. Like the AT-13 Saxhorn, the missiles are guided by the player.
Anti-Air launchers
SA-7 Grail
The SA-7 Grail (Russian: 9K32 Strela-2) is a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) that is used by the ChDKZ, CDF and NAPA forces. The weapon is also available as a static weapon featuring two launchers.
SA-18 Grouse
The SA-18 Grouse (Russian: 9K38 Igla) MANPADS was designed as the replacement to the SA-7 Grail, with improved resistance to counter-measures and a more accurate seeker. In the game, it is used exclusively by Russian forces.
FIM-92F Stinger
The FIM-92F Stinger MANPADS is the standard Anti-Aircraft weapon used by the USMC faction, and is also mounted on the M1097 Avenger system. British soldiers of the British Armed Forces DLC also uses the Stinger.
Mounted Machine Guns and Automatic Cannons
Browning M2HB
Browning M2 machine guns are mounted on fixed tripods and on many USMC and U.S Army vehicles, including the Humvee and the M1A2 Abrams. British forces in the British Armed Forces DLC use the L111A1, a version of the Browning M2 with an ACOG sight.
DShKM Heavy Machine Gun
The DShK heavy machine guns are seen in fixed positions and mounted on pickup trucks and jeeps by the CDF, ChDKZ and NAPA forces.
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1
The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 is mounted on Su-27S "Flanker-B", Su-30 "Flanker-C" and Su-34 "Fullback" used by the Russian Armed Forces faction.
[[Image:GSH30_1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 - 30x165mm.]
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2
The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 is mounted on Mi-24P "Hind-F" and Su-25/Su-25K/Su-39 "Frogfoot" used by Eastern factions.
FN M240C
The coaxial-mount version of the M240 Machine Gun is mounted on USMC and U.S. Army vehicles, including M1 Abrams, M2 Bradlys, LAV-25s and more.
General Dynamics GAU-12/U
A pair of GAU-12/U are mounted on USMC's AV-8B Harrier II.
General Dynamics GAU-17/A
The GAU-17/As are mounted on UH-1Y Venom helicopters used by the USMC faction and the UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters used by the U.S. Army faction. A unique modified version of a SUV introduced in the Private Military Contractor DLC, is featured with a GAU-17 mounted as a turret. For some reason, the GAU-17 mounted on the right side if a helicopter, is modeled reversed from the GAU-17 mounted on the left side, easily noted by the position of the rail. Also, the rail itself is not detailed correctly, as it lacks the T-shaped spaces.
General Dynamics GAU-22/A
The GAU-22/A is mounted on USMC's F-35B Lightning II.
General Dynamics M197 Vulcan
The General Dynamics M197 Vulcan is mounted on USMC's AH-1Z Viper.
General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger
The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is mounted on U.S. Air Force's A-10 Thunderbolt II.
Kord Heavy Machine Gun
The Kord heavy machine gun is available as a static weapon mounted on a tripod, also mounted on MBTs used by Eastern factions, including the T-72A/T-72B/T-72BA/T-72M, and T-90/T-90A.
M230 Chain Gun
The M230 Chain Gun is mounted on U.S. & British Army factions' AH-64D Apache Longbow.
M242 Bushmaster chaingun
The M242 Bushmaster chaingun is mounted on USMC LAV-25s and U.S. Army M2 Bradlys and M6 Linebackers.
PKT
The coaxial-mount version of the PK Machine Gun is mounted on many vehicles used by Eastern factions, including the BTR-70, BTR-90, BMP-2, BMP-3, T-55A, T-72A/T-72B/T-72BA/T-72M, and T-90/T-90A.
Shipunov 2A42
The Shipunov 2A42 is mounted on vehicles used by Eastern factions, including the GAZ Vodnik, BTR-90, BMP-2.
Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B
The Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B is mounted on Mi-24D "Hind-D" and Mi-24V "Hind-E" used by Eastern factions.
Explosives
M15 Anti-Tank Mine
The M15 anti-tank mine is the only available mine in the game, and used by both BluFor and OpFor (inaccurately) factions.
M18 Smoke Grenade
The M18 smoke grenade is used by BluFor factions, and available in white, red, green, yellow, orange, purple and blue colors.
M67 Hand Grenade
The M67 hand grenade is used by BluFor factions, incorrectly by the British Army too, as the L109A1 would be more accurate.
RGD-5 Hand Grenade
The RGD-5 hand grenade is used by OpFor factions.
Fire Support
SPG-9 Recoilless Rifle
The SPG-9 recoilless rifle is used by ChKDZ and NAPA factions as a static weapon, or mounted on UAZ jeeps.
ZU-23-2 Anti-Aircraft gun
The ZU-23-2 is available either as a static mount or mounted on an Ural truck as a dual purpose anti-aircraft/anti-infantry weapon.
Podnos 2B14 82mm mortar
The Podnos 2B14 82mm mortar is the standard mortar of the Russian Federation faction.
M252 81mm mortar
The M252 81mm mortar is the American equivalent of the Podnos 2B14, and functions similarly in-game.
