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− | '''''The Delta Force''''' is a 1986 action film directed by [[Menahem Golan]] that follows the actions of the elite US Special Forces unit under the command of Colonel Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) and Major Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) that is sent into Beirut to rescue the passengers aboard an airliner hijacked by Lebanese terrorists. The hijacking plot was loosely based on the real-life 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. | + | '''''The Delta Force''''' is a 1986 action film directed by [[Menahem Golan]] that follows the actions of the elite US Special Forces unit under the command of Colonel Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) and Major Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) that is sent into Beirut to rescue the passengers aboard an airliner hijacked by Lebanese terrorists. The hijacking plot was loosely based on the real-life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWA_Flight_847 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847]. This film also marked the final acting role for [[Lee Marvin]]. The success of ''The Delta Force'' would spawn two sequels, 1990's ''[[Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection]]'' and 1991's ''[[Delta Force 3: The Killing Game]]''. |
{{Film Title|The Delta Force}} | {{Film Title|The Delta Force}} | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== Mini Uzi == | == Mini Uzi == | ||
− | The main weapon of the Delta Force is the [[Mini Uzi]]. The weapon is seen in the hands of Major Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]), Bobby ([[Steve James]]), Pete ([[William Wallace]]), and Colonel Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]). The submachine guns are seen used with and without suppressors. The Mini | + | The main weapon of the Delta Force is the [[Mini Uzi]]. The weapon is seen in the hands of Major Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]), Bobby ([[Steve James]]), Pete ([[William Wallace]]), and Colonel Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]). The submachine guns are seen used with and without suppressors. The Mini Uzi was readily available to the armorers as ''The Delta Force'' was filmed primarily in Israel and this is one of the earliest appearances of the weapon in an English language feature film. |
− | + | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9x19mm]] | |
− | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none| | ||
[[Image:DF 545.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) with the [[Mini Uzi]] as the Delta Force prepare a rescue in Algeria.]] | [[Image:DF 545.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) with the [[Mini Uzi]] as the Delta Force prepare a rescue in Algeria.]] | ||
[[Image:DeltaForce-003.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) loads a magazine into his [[Mini Uzi]] while undercover in Beirut.]] | [[Image:DeltaForce-003.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) loads a magazine into his [[Mini Uzi]] while undercover in Beirut.]] | ||
[[Image:Delta07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Mini Uzi]] is fired by Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]).]] | [[Image:Delta07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Mini Uzi]] is fired by Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]).]] | ||
[[Image:DeltaForce-002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A great close up of the [[Mini Uzi]].]] | [[Image:DeltaForce-002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A great close up of the [[Mini Uzi]].]] | ||
− | [[Image:DeltaForce-001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Scott McCoy holds his | + | [[Image:DeltaForce-001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Scott McCoy holds his Mini Uzi during a raid.]] |
− | [[Image:Delta09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) destroys the radio with the | + | [[Image:Delta09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. Scott McCoy ([[Chuck Norris]]) destroys the radio with the Mini Uzi.]] |
− | [[Image:Delta-force-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bobby ([[Steve James]]) is armed with a suppressed | + | [[Image:Delta-force-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bobby ([[Steve James]]) is armed with a suppressed Mini Uzi.]] |
− | [[Image:DF003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses the suppressed | + | [[Image:DF003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses the suppressed Mini Uzi. Note the use of the sights.]] |
==PM-63== | ==PM-63== | ||
− | During the initial takeover the plane, | + | During the initial takeover the plane, a [[PM-63]] is used by Mustafa (David Menachem), one of the hijackers. |
− | [[Image:PM63.JPG|none|thumb|400px|PM-63 RAK | + | [[Image:PM63.JPG|none|thumb|400px|PM-63 RAK - 9x18mm Makarov]] |
[[Image:DeltaF_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mustafa (David Menachem) carrying the PM-63 and a Mills bomb.]] | [[Image:DeltaF_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mustafa (David Menachem) carrying the PM-63 and a Mills bomb.]] | ||
[[Image:Df6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The PM-63 is brandished at David Rosovsky ([[Yehuda Efroni]]).]] | [[Image:Df6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The PM-63 is brandished at David Rosovsky ([[Yehuda Efroni]]).]] | ||
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== Colt M1911A1 == | == Colt M1911A1 == | ||
Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) is seen armed with what appears to be a [[Colt M1911A1]] while hijacking the plane. He also carries the pistol while in Beirut. | Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) is seen armed with what appears to be a [[Colt M1911A1]] while hijacking the plane. He also carries the pistol while in Beirut. | ||
− | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 | + | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1, Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP]] |
[[Image:DF 533.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The [[Colt M1911A1]] is hidden in the lavatory towel dispenser.]] | [[Image:DF 533.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The [[Colt M1911A1]] is hidden in the lavatory towel dispenser.]] | ||
[[Image:Delta-force-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) armed with a [[Colt M1911A1]] to take control of the cockpit.]] | [[Image:Delta-force-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) armed with a [[Colt M1911A1]] to take control of the cockpit.]] | ||
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== Colt MK IV Series 70 == | == Colt MK IV Series 70 == | ||
− | Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses what appears to be [[Colt Mk IV Series 70]] (probably used as a substitute for the similar looking GI issue M1911A1). | + | Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses what appears to be [[Colt Mk IV Series 70]] (probably used as a substitute for the similar looking GI issue M1911A1). He notably uses to take out the terrorist holding the airliner's pilot and crew hostage. The pistol seen has a lowered ejection port and also looks to be modified with a selective fire switch on the left side of the pistol, on the slide grip. It also uses a "delta" hammer, instead of the standard spur hammer. |
− | [[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt MK IV Series 70 .45 ACP]] | + | [[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP]] |
[[Image:DF 413.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) threatens the guard with his pistol.]] | [[Image:DF 413.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) threatens the guard with his pistol.]] | ||
[[Image:DF006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses the pistol to take out the terrorist Jaffer on the plane.]] | [[Image:DF006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Nick Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) uses the pistol to take out the terrorist Jaffer on the plane.]] | ||
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
− | + | A [[Browning Hi-Power]] is held to the head of Capt. Campbell ([[Bo Svenson]]) by the terrorist Jaffer (Avi Loziah). Some of the Delta Force operators also are armed with the pistol. | |
− | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) | + | [[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm]] |
− | [[Image:DF303.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is held to the head of Capt. Campbell ([[Bo Svenson]]) by the terrorist Jaffer (Avi Loziah). | + | [[Image:DF303.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is held to the head of Capt. Campbell ([[Bo Svenson]]) by the terrorist Jaffer (Avi Loziah). This particular scene is a direct reference to an [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TWA_Flight_847_Captain_John_Testrake_with_hijacker_in_Beirut.jpg actual, widely-circulated image] during the real life hijacking of TWA Flight 847 in 1985 (of which the hijacking in the film is based on), which depicts one of the pilots with a hijacker, who is also armed with a Hi-Power.]] |
[[Image:DF 579.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning is carried by the Delta Force operator on the left.]] | [[Image:DF 579.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning is carried by the Delta Force operator on the left.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== AK-47 == | == AK-47 == | ||
− | The terrorists and Lebanese militants are all armed [[AK-47]]-type rifles in the film. | + | The terrorists and Lebanese militants are all armed [[AK-47]]-type rifles in the film. Israeli armorers provided the weaponry for this production, making it likely these are authentic AK rifles, rather than AKM or ARM rifles. |
− | [[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm. Though U.S. productions would use the Poly Tech Legend rifles, most Israeli productions would probably use real milled receiver AK-47s from IDF inventory.]] |
[[Image:DF016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the militants are armed with AK rifles.]] | [[Image:DF016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the militants are armed with AK rifles.]] | ||
===Trivia: The Israeli Blank Adapters=== | ===Trivia: The Israeli Blank Adapters=== | ||
− | Some of the AK rifles used in the film have an extended muzzle nut visible. | + | Some of the AK rifles used in the film have an extended muzzle nut visible. These are the BFAs (Blank Firing Adapters) used mostly by Israeli movie armorers. American movie armorers use blank firing adapters that are either hidden in the barrel or look just like the existing compensators or flash hiders on the issued firearms. Much like the 1988 film ''[[The Beast of War]]'', these '''obvious''' BFAs indicate that a film was shot in Israel. |
[[Image:DF 595.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle seen on the right has the BFA usually used by Israeli movie armorers.]] | [[Image:DF 595.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle seen on the right has the BFA usually used by Israeli movie armorers.]] | ||
[[Image:DF 596.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BFA seen on the bottom right.]] | [[Image:DF 596.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BFA seen on the bottom right.]] | ||
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== AKS-47 == | == AKS-47 == | ||
Another weapon carried by the terrorists and militants is the [[AKS-47]] rifle with folding stocks. Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) is notably armed with the rifle during the confrontation with McCoy. | Another weapon carried by the terrorists and militants is the [[AKS-47]] rifle with folding stocks. Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) is notably armed with the rifle during the confrontation with McCoy. | ||
− | [[Image:Poly Tech Model AK-47S Semi-Auto Carbine "Legend Series".jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Poly Tech Model AK-47S Semi-Auto Carbine "Legend Series".jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]] |
[[Image:DF019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) is notably armed with the rifle during the confrontation with McCoy.]] | [[Image:DF019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) is notably armed with the rifle during the confrontation with McCoy.]] | ||
[[Image:DF 586.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) opens fire on the Delta Force with his rifle.]] | [[Image:DF 586.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abdul Rifi ([[Robert Forster]]) opens fire on the Delta Force with his rifle.]] | ||
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==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
− | During the film's opening, what appear to be [[M16A1]] | + | During the film's opening, what appear to be [[M16A1]]s are seen in the hands of the Delta Force soldiers at the Desert One staging area during Operation Eagle Claw in Iran in 1980. Similar rifles are seen in the hands of Lebanese militants in Beirut. |
− | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] |
[[File:DF 500.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the film's opening, Delta Force soldiers armed with [[M16A1]] rifles during Operation Eagle Claw in Iran in 1980.]] | [[File:DF 500.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the film's opening, Delta Force soldiers armed with [[M16A1]] rifles during Operation Eagle Claw in Iran in 1980.]] | ||
[[Image:DF016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M16A1 rifles are seen in the hands of many Lebanese militants in Beirut.]] | [[Image:DF016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M16A1 rifles are seen in the hands of many Lebanese militants in Beirut.]] | ||
==Galil ARM== | ==Galil ARM== | ||
− | [[Galil ARM]] rifles are seen in the hands of Delta Force soldiers while at Desert One in Iran, in the first rescue attempt in Algeria, and in Israel when they were preparing for the second rescue attempt. | + | [[Galil ARM]] rifles are seen in the hands of Delta Force soldiers while at Desert One in Iran, in the first rescue attempt in Algeria, and in Israel when they were preparing for the second rescue attempt. Militants also carry the rifle. |
− | [[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil ARM - 5.56x45mm]] |
− | + | [[Image:DF 599.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A disguised Delta Force operator holds an IMI Galil ARM.]] | |
− | [[Image:DF 599.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A disguised Delta Force operator holds | ||
[[Image:DF016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifles are seen in the hands of many Lebanese militants in Beirut.]] | [[Image:DF016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifles are seen in the hands of many Lebanese militants in Beirut.]] | ||
==Galil SAR== | ==Galil SAR== | ||
[[Galil SAR]] rifles are also seen in the hands of Delta Force soldiers during several instances in the film. | [[Galil SAR]] rifles are also seen in the hands of Delta Force soldiers during several instances in the film. | ||
− | [[Image:GalilSAR.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:GalilSAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil SAR - 5.56x45mm]] |
− | [[Image:DF 599.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In center, disguised Delta operator holding | + | [[Image:DF 599.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In center, disguised Delta operator holding an IMI Galil SAR.]] |
[[Image:DF 402.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pete with the rifle.]] | [[Image:DF 402.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pete with the rifle.]] | ||
− | == | + | ==Sa vz. 58== |
− | An [[ | + | An [[Sa vz. 58]] is seen in the hands of a guard outside the headquarters after the priest is captured. |
− | [[Image:800px-Sa 58-JH01.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:800px-Sa 58-JH01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sa vz. 58 P - 7.62x39mm]] |
− | [[Image:VZ DF.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the guards outside the headquarters holds a | + | [[Image:VZ DF.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the guards outside the headquarters holds a vz. 58.]] |
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
− | ==RPD | + | ==RPD == |
− | + | An[[RPD]] is seen mounted on jeeps driven by the Lebanese militants. | |
− | [[Image:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPD - 7.62x39mm]] |
[[Image:DF 305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPD mounted on the jeep on the runway.]] | [[Image:DF 305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPD mounted on the jeep on the runway.]] | ||
[[Image:DF 510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPD is used by the militants.]] | [[Image:DF 510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPD is used by the militants.]] | ||
==FN MAG== | ==FN MAG== | ||
− | Mounted on the passenger side of the Delta Force's Fast Attack Vehicles is the [[FN MAG]]. | + | Mounted on the passenger side of the Delta Force's Fast Attack Vehicles is the [[FN MAG]]. The stock has been removed from the machine gun and it is seen used by both Col. Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) and Pete Peterson ([[William Wallace]]). |
− | [[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] |
[[Image:DF 564.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) mans the [[FN MAG]].]] | [[Image:DF 564.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Alexander ([[Lee Marvin]]) mans the [[FN MAG]].]] | ||
[[Image:DF020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pete Peterson ([[William Wallace]]) mans the FN MAG on the Fast Attack Vehicle.]] | [[Image:DF020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pete Peterson ([[William Wallace]]) mans the FN MAG on the Fast Attack Vehicle.]] | ||
− | ==Browning | + | ==Browning M2HB== |
− | A [[Browning | + | A [[Browning M2HB]] is mounted on the Soviet-manufactured BTR-40 armored personnel carrier guarding the runway. Since the film was filmed in Israel, it is likely that this vehicle was captured by the IDF during the Six Days War or the Yom Kippur War and loaned for film production. |
− | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning | + | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]] |
− | [[Image:DF 580.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[Image:DF 580.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2HB seen in the middle.]] |
− | [[Image:DF 575.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[Image:DF 575.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2HB is seen.]] |
=Launchers= | =Launchers= | ||
==B-300== | ==B-300== | ||
− | Both Maj. McCoy and Bobby ([[Steve James]]) are seen using [[ | + | Both Maj. McCoy and Bobby ([[Steve James]]) are seen using [[B-300]] launchers to take out a militant leader. The B-300 is the Israeli-made precursor to the [[Mk 153 SMAW]]. In the film, the Israeli markings on the launcher were covered with tape. |
− | [[Image:B-300.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:B-300.jpg|thumb|none|450px|B-300 - 82mm]] |
[[Image:DF015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. McCoy and Bobby prepare to use B-300 launchers. Notice how the writing on the tube that would've identified it as a B-300 is conveniently taped over. The bazooka-style flared muzzle is an optional accessory for the B-300.]] | [[Image:DF015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. McCoy and Bobby prepare to use B-300 launchers. Notice how the writing on the tube that would've identified it as a B-300 is conveniently taped over. The bazooka-style flared muzzle is an optional accessory for the B-300.]] | ||
[[Image:DF 505.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The launchers are fired.]] | [[Image:DF 505.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The launchers are fired.]] | ||
== B-10 Recoilless Rifle== | == B-10 Recoilless Rifle== | ||
− | Militants attempt to use what appears to be a [[B-10 recoilless rifle]] as the Delta Force raid the hideout. | + | Militants attempt to use what appears to be a [[B-10 recoilless rifle]] as the Delta Force raid the hideout. Major McCoy later takes out the team and uses the launcher. |
− | [[Image:B-10-82mm-recoilles-rifle-batey-haosef-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|B-10 recoilless rifle 82mm]] | + | [[Image:B-10-82mm-recoilles-rifle-batey-haosef-1-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|B-10 recoilless rifle - 82mm]] |
[[Image:DF 519.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Militants attempt to use what appears to be a [[B-10 recoilless rifle]].]] | [[Image:DF 519.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Militants attempt to use what appears to be a [[B-10 recoilless rifle]].]] | ||
[[Image:DF 526.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCoy takes up the launcher.]] | [[Image:DF 526.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCoy takes up the launcher.]] | ||
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[[Image:DF 583.jpg|thumb|none|600px|TOW is fired. Note the missing sight unit.]] | [[Image:DF 583.jpg|thumb|none|600px|TOW is fired. Note the missing sight unit.]] | ||
− | = | + | =Grenades= |
==Mills Bomb== | ==Mills Bomb== | ||
− | Abdul Rifi initially hijacks the plane armed with an M1911 and a [[Mills Bomb]]. | + | Abdul Rifi initially hijacks the plane armed with an M1911 and a [[Mills Bomb]]. A militant also tries to toss one in a stairwell as the Delta Force tries to get the passengers out. |
[[File:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Bomb High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[File:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mills Bomb High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
− | [[Image:DF_534.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abdul Rifi holds the [[Mills Bomb]]. Note the pin in his mouth. | + | [[Image:DF_534.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abdul Rifi holds the [[Mills Bomb]]. Note the pin in his mouth.]] |
− | [[Image:DeltaF_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mustafa holds the [[Mills Bomb]]. | + | [[Image:DeltaF_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mustafa holds the [[Mills Bomb]].]] |
== M69 Training Grenade == | == M69 Training Grenade == | ||
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[[Image:DF020.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Seen on the right.]] | [[Image:DF020.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Seen on the right.]] | ||
− | + | =Other= | |
==Delta Force Motorcycle== | ==Delta Force Motorcycle== | ||
− | One of the specialized vehicles utilized by the Delta Force in Beirut is a motorcycle outfitted with submachine guns, forward mounted rockets, and rear-mounted mortars. | + | One of the specialized vehicles utilized by the Delta Force in Beirut is a motorcycle outfitted with submachine guns, forward mounted rockets, and rear-mounted mortars. McCoy uses throughout the latter part of the film. |
[[Image:DF_506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. McCoy rides the armed motorcycle.]] | [[Image:DF_506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maj. McCoy rides the armed motorcycle.]] | ||
[[Image:DF_522.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the submachine guns being fired.]] | [[Image:DF_522.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the submachine guns being fired.]] | ||
[[Image:DF_590.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rear launcher is fired.]] | [[Image:DF_590.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rear launcher is fired.]] | ||
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The Delta Force is a 1986 action film directed by Menahem Golan that follows the actions of the elite US Special Forces unit under the command of Colonel Nick Alexander (Lee Marvin) and Major Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris) that is sent into Beirut to rescue the passengers aboard an airliner hijacked by Lebanese terrorists. The hijacking plot was loosely based on the real-life 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. This film also marked the final acting role for Lee Marvin. The success of The Delta Force would spawn two sequels, 1990's Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection and 1991's Delta Force 3: The Killing Game.
The following weapons were used in the film The Delta Force:
Submachine Guns
Mini Uzi
The main weapon of the Delta Force is the Mini Uzi. The weapon is seen in the hands of Major Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris), Bobby (Steve James), Pete (William Wallace), and Colonel Nick Alexander (Lee Marvin). The submachine guns are seen used with and without suppressors. The Mini Uzi was readily available to the armorers as The Delta Force was filmed primarily in Israel and this is one of the earliest appearances of the weapon in an English language feature film.
PM-63
During the initial takeover the plane, a PM-63 is used by Mustafa (David Menachem), one of the hijackers.
Carl Gustav M/45
The Carl Gustav M/45 also is seen in the hands of the Lebanese militants.
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
Abdul Rifi (Robert Forster) is seen armed with what appears to be a Colt M1911A1 while hijacking the plane. He also carries the pistol while in Beirut.
Colt MK IV Series 70
Col. Nick Alexander (Lee Marvin) uses what appears to be Colt Mk IV Series 70 (probably used as a substitute for the similar looking GI issue M1911A1). He notably uses to take out the terrorist holding the airliner's pilot and crew hostage. The pistol seen has a lowered ejection port and also looks to be modified with a selective fire switch on the left side of the pistol, on the slide grip. It also uses a "delta" hammer, instead of the standard spur hammer.
Browning Hi-Power
A Browning Hi-Power is held to the head of Capt. Campbell (Bo Svenson) by the terrorist Jaffer (Avi Loziah). Some of the Delta Force operators also are armed with the pistol.
Rifles
AK-47
The terrorists and Lebanese militants are all armed AK-47-type rifles in the film. Israeli armorers provided the weaponry for this production, making it likely these are authentic AK rifles, rather than AKM or ARM rifles.
Trivia: The Israeli Blank Adapters
Some of the AK rifles used in the film have an extended muzzle nut visible. These are the BFAs (Blank Firing Adapters) used mostly by Israeli movie armorers. American movie armorers use blank firing adapters that are either hidden in the barrel or look just like the existing compensators or flash hiders on the issued firearms. Much like the 1988 film The Beast of War, these obvious BFAs indicate that a film was shot in Israel.
AKS-47
Another weapon carried by the terrorists and militants is the AKS-47 rifle with folding stocks. Abdul Rifi (Robert Forster) is notably armed with the rifle during the confrontation with McCoy.
M16A1
During the film's opening, what appear to be M16A1s are seen in the hands of the Delta Force soldiers at the Desert One staging area during Operation Eagle Claw in Iran in 1980. Similar rifles are seen in the hands of Lebanese militants in Beirut.
Galil ARM
Galil ARM rifles are seen in the hands of Delta Force soldiers while at Desert One in Iran, in the first rescue attempt in Algeria, and in Israel when they were preparing for the second rescue attempt. Militants also carry the rifle.
Galil SAR
Galil SAR rifles are also seen in the hands of Delta Force soldiers during several instances in the film.
Sa vz. 58
An Sa vz. 58 is seen in the hands of a guard outside the headquarters after the priest is captured.
Machine Guns
RPD
AnRPD is seen mounted on jeeps driven by the Lebanese militants.
FN MAG
Mounted on the passenger side of the Delta Force's Fast Attack Vehicles is the FN MAG. The stock has been removed from the machine gun and it is seen used by both Col. Alexander (Lee Marvin) and Pete Peterson (William Wallace).
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is mounted on the Soviet-manufactured BTR-40 armored personnel carrier guarding the runway. Since the film was filmed in Israel, it is likely that this vehicle was captured by the IDF during the Six Days War or the Yom Kippur War and loaned for film production.
Launchers
B-300
Both Maj. McCoy and Bobby (Steve James) are seen using B-300 launchers to take out a militant leader. The B-300 is the Israeli-made precursor to the Mk 153 SMAW. In the film, the Israeli markings on the launcher were covered with tape.
B-10 Recoilless Rifle
Militants attempt to use what appears to be a B-10 recoilless rifle as the Delta Force raid the hideout. Major McCoy later takes out the team and uses the launcher.
BGM-71 TOW
Some of the Fast Attack Vehicles used by the Delta Force can be seen armed with BGM-71 TOW missiles mounted on their roofs. These appear to just be a TOW launcher's launch tube assembly with a pyro charge rigged up inside the barrel, without a missile casing or sighting unit fitted.
Grenades
Mills Bomb
Abdul Rifi initially hijacks the plane armed with an M1911 and a Mills Bomb. A militant also tries to toss one in a stairwell as the Delta Force tries to get the passengers out.
M69 Training Grenade
M69 Training Grenades painted to resemble the M67 are carried by the Delta Force.
Other
Delta Force Motorcycle
One of the specialized vehicles utilized by the Delta Force in Beirut is a motorcycle outfitted with submachine guns, forward mounted rockets, and rear-mounted mortars. McCoy uses throughout the latter part of the film.