22 Minutes (22 minuty)
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22 Minutes (22 minuty ) is a 2014 Russian action movie directed by Vasily Serikov. The story is loosely based on events of May 2010 in the Gulf of Aden when Somali Pirates hijacked the Russian tanker Moscow University and its further releasing by the the Russian Navy destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov . In the film the hijacked vessel is liquefied gas tanker Yamal , and the destroyer is named Admiral Krylov .
The following weapons were used in the film 22 Minutes (22 minuty) :
Pistols
Kimar Model 92
The pirates chief Amin Nur Barre (Eebra Tooré ) is the only character to carry handgun. His Beretta 92FS is most likely some blank-firing gun, possibly Kimar Model 92 .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closeup of the pistol.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing In the climactic scene Amin aims his pistol...
Error creating thumbnail: File missing ...but Starshina (Sgt. Maj.) Tikhonov (Ivan Porodnov) blocks the trigger with his battle knife.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Amin's second in command carries the M1928A1 Thompson SMG, fitted with custom folding stock. Sanya Yezhov (Makar Zaporozhskiy ) manages to disarm the pirate and uses the SMG himself.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The pirate in black hood at the right holds the Thompson.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A closer view. The handguard and the cooling fins on the barrel differ from the original Thompson so this gun appears to be some kind of replica.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sanya disarms the pirate. The spent brass in midair is possibly CGI.
Rifles
Simonov SKS (mocked up as M14)
Several pirates carry what appears to be the M14 Rifle . Under close inspection it appears to be visually modified SKS .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The production still allows to identify the gun as visually modified SKS.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A man with fake M14 at the left.
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Assault Rifles
AKM
Most pirates are armed with AKM assault rifles.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The muzzle of AKM is seen at the right.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKM-wielding pirate is distracted from his guard duties and misses the Russian Marine climbing on the ship.
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AKMS
In several scenes Russian Marines carry AKMS assault rifles. Some of them are fitted with fake muzzle breaks in AK-74 style.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Marines radio operator holds AKSM, fitted with fake AK-74-like muzzle break.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Marine at the right carries AKMS, fitted with AKS-74-style folding stock and muzzle compensator.
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AKMSL
During the night raid several Marines carry AKMSL assault rifles. AKMSL is the version of AKMS , fitted with elongated slotted flash suppressor and NSP-3 night scope rail. The screen guns lack the NSP-3 but the shape and size of the flash suppressor allows to differ this version.
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AK-74
AK-74 assault rifles are also seen in hands of the pirates.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A pirate at the left holds AK-74.
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AKS-74
Some Russian Marines carry AKS-74 assault rifles.
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AKS-74U
The AKS-74U is seen in hands of several Marines, including Starshy Praporshchik (senior warrant officer) Mogila (Vladislav Demin).
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The AKS-74U is seen in center.
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Colt M16A2
One of the pirates is armed with the M16A2 assult rifles. As genuine M16s are rarely seen in Russian movies, this rifle is possibly airsoft gun or some other kind of non-firing replica.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The man in red shirt at the far left holds his M16.
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Machine Guns and Autocannons
Kalashnikov RPK-74
One of the pirates is armed with the RPK-74 machine gun.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The RPK-74 is seen on the production still.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The RPK-74 is seen at the left.
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Degtyaryov RPD-44
Amin's bodyguard carries the RPD-44 machine gun.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The PRD-44 is seen at the right.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The RPD is seen at the left.
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Kalashnikov PK
Original PK Machine Gun is used by a pirate.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The pirate at the right holds the PK.
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Degtyaryov-Shpagin DShKM
The pirates mount several DShKM heavy machine guns on hijacked Yamal .
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Shipunov 2A42
30-mm Shipunov 2A42 autocannon is mounted on Ka-52 helicopter.
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AK-630
Four 30-mm AK-630 CIWS mountings with AO-18 autocannons are mounted on Admiral Krylov destroyer.
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Other Weapons
F-1 Hand Grenade
In one scene Amin (Eebra Tooré ) takes the F-1 hand grenade from his henchman. The screen used grenade is the URG training version.
F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
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RGD-5 Hand Grenade
In one scene Amin (Eebra Tooré ) uses the RGD-5 to break the door in the wheelhouse. Later Sanya Yezhov (Makar Zaporozhskiy ) uses the RGD-5 to make a booby trap. The screen used grenade is the URGN training version.
RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The grenade is used to break the door.
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RPG-7
One of the pirates is armed with the RPG-7 rocket launcher.
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Unidentified flare pistol
In the climactic scene Kalash (Gaël Kamilindi ) fires a flare pistol. It looks generally similar to SPSh Flare Pistol but has the trigger guard.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing For comparison: SPSh Flare Pistol - 26.5mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kalash finds the flare pistol in the wheelhouse.
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MRG-1 Ogonyok
MRG-1 Ogonyok grenade launcher is seen mounted on Admiral Krylov destroyer.
MRG-1 Oronyok multi-barreled grenade launcher - 55 mm
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45-mm 21-KM Naval Gun
Two 21-KM naval guns are mounted on Admiral Krylov destroyer. These old-style weapons are still used on Russian Navy ships as salute cannons for ceremonial usage.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The 21-KM salute gun is seen at the background.
Trivia
Admiral Tributs Destroyer
The Russain Navy Udaloy -class destroyer Admiral Tributs appears in the movie under a fictional name Admiral Krylov . Admiral Tributs is a sistership to Marshal Shaposhnikov .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Admiral Tributs in the sea. A good view on SAM Kinzhal VLS, two 100-mm AK-100 guns and Metel ASW quadruple launchers.
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Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter
The Ka-52 helicopter operates from Admiral Krylov . In reality the Ka-27 helicopter from Marshal Shaposhnikov participated in the events of May 2010.
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Grappling Hook Launcher
While climbing the board of Yamal , Russian marines use pneumatic grappling hook launchers.
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