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| − | [[File:Gamera2 AoL Poster.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''Gamera 2: | + | [[File:Gamera2 AoL Poster.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''Gamera 2: Assault of the Legion'' (1996)]] |
| − | '''''Gamera 2: Attack of Legion''''' (ガメラ2 レギオン襲来 Gamera Tsū: Region Shūrai) is the 10th entry in the | + | '''''Gamera 2: Attack of Legion''''' (ガメラ2 レギオン襲来 Gamera Tsū: Region Shūrai) is the 10th entry in the [[Gamera (disambiguation)|Gamera film series]] and the second in Heisei period trilogy and third overall to be produced by Daiei Film Co., preceded by ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'' (1995) and followed by ''[[Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris]]'' (1999). In this film Gamera defends Earth against a hoard of extraterrestrial insectoid creatures, called "Legion" (after a Biblical demon hoard). |
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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| − | = Handguns = | + | =Handguns= |
| − | == Minebea P9 == | + | ==Minebea P9== |
In the climactic scene Colonel Watarase ([[Toshiyuki Nagashima]]) uses a [[Minebea P9]] pistol against a Legion "soldier form." | In the climactic scene Colonel Watarase ([[Toshiyuki Nagashima]]) uses a [[Minebea P9]] pistol against a Legion "soldier form." | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Minebea P9 right side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Minebea P9 (Right Side) - 9x19mm]] |
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Watarase fires at a monster.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Watarase fires at a monster.]] | ||
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol.]] | ||
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[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Watarase reloads.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Watarase reloads.]] | ||
| − | = Assault Rifles = | + | =Assault Rifles= |
| − | == Howa Type 89 == | + | ==Howa Type 89== |
JGSDF personnel are armed with [[Howa Type 89]] assault rifles. A real unit of JGSDF, carrying genuine Type 89 rifles, participated in filming. Replica guns are also used when held by by actors. | JGSDF personnel are armed with [[Howa Type 89]] assault rifles. A real unit of JGSDF, carrying genuine Type 89 rifles, participated in filming. Replica guns are also used when held by by actors. | ||
[[Image:HowaType89FullStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 89 with integral bipod - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:HowaType89FullStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 89 with integral bipod - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type89-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|JGSDF unit in the first encounter with Legion in Sapporo underground.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type89-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|JGSDF unit in the first encounter with Legion in Sapporo underground.]] | ||
| − | = Machine Guns | + | =Machine Guns= |
| − | == Sumitomo M2HB Machine Gun == | + | ==Sumitomo M2HB Machine Gun== |
[[Browning M2|Sumitomo M2HB]] heavy machine guns are mounted on Type 90 and Type 74 tanks and Type 82 CCVs. | [[Browning M2|Sumitomo M2HB]] heavy machine guns are mounted on Type 90 and Type 74 tanks and Type 82 CCVs. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
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[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type90-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is mounted on top of a turret of Type 90 tank.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type90-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2HB is mounted on top of a turret of Type 90 tank.]] | ||
| − | == M197 Vulcan == | + | =Autocannons= |
| + | ==M197 Vulcan== | ||
20-mm [[M197 Vulcan]] three barreled guns are mounted on AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters. Real JGSDF AH-1s appear in the movie. | 20-mm [[M197 Vulcan]] three barreled guns are mounted on AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters. Real JGSDF AH-1s appear in the movie. | ||
[[File:M197Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics M197 Vulcan - 20mm.]] | [[File:M197Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics M197 Vulcan - 20mm.]] | ||
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-AH1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cobra helicopter readies to attack Legion.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-AH1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cobra helicopter readies to attack Legion.]] | ||
| − | == M61 Vulcan == | + | ==M61 Vulcan== |
20-mm [[M61 Vulcan]] six-barrel guns are mounted on JASDF F-1 fighter planes. | 20-mm [[M61 Vulcan]] six-barrel guns are mounted on JASDF F-1 fighter planes. | ||
[[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20mm]] | [[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20mm]] | ||
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-F1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|F-1s on airfield.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-F1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|F-1s on airfield.]] | ||
| − | == 25-mm Oerlikon KBA Automatic Cannon == | + | ==25-mm Oerlikon KBA Automatic Cannon== |
25-mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannons are mounted on Type 87 reconnaissance vehicle. | 25-mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannons are mounted on Type 87 reconnaissance vehicle. | ||
[[Image:Oerlikon25mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Contraves 25mm KBA cannon - 25x127mm]] | [[Image:Oerlikon25mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Oerlikon Contraves 25mm KBA cannon - 25x127mm]] | ||
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[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type87-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of a Type 87.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type87-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of a Type 87.]] | ||
| − | == 35-mm Oerlikon KDA Automatic Cannon == | + | ==35-mm Oerlikon KDA Automatic Cannon== |
A Type 87 SPAAG with twin 35-mm Oerlikon KDA automatic cannons is used in battle. | A Type 87 SPAAG with twin 35-mm Oerlikon KDA automatic cannons is used in battle. | ||
[[Image:Type 87 SPAAG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 87 self-propelled AA gun with 35mm twin AA cannon - 35x228mmR]] | [[Image:Type 87 SPAAG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 87 self-propelled AA gun with 35mm twin AA cannon - 35x228mmR]] | ||
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[[File:Gamera2-AoL-SPAAG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of firing guns.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-SPAAG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of firing guns.]] | ||
| − | = | + | =Launchers= |
| − | + | ==Type 79 Jyu-MAT== | |
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| − | == Type 79 Jyu-MAT == | ||
[[Type 79 Jyu-MAT]] AT missiles are used against Mother Legion. | [[Type 79 Jyu-MAT]] AT missiles are used against Mother Legion. | ||
[[File:Type 79 Jyu-MAT AT Missile.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 79 Jyu-MAT]] | [[File:Type 79 Jyu-MAT AT Missile.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 79 Jyu-MAT]] | ||
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[[File:Gamera2-AoL-JyuMAT-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fire!]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-JyuMAT-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fire!]] | ||
| − | = Trivia = | + | =Flare Guns= |
| − | == Type 90 Battle Tank == | + | ==Type 53 signal pistol== |
| + | In the climactic scene Colonel Watarase ([[Toshiyuki Nagashima]]) uses [[Type 53 signal pistol]] to to give the signal for the attack of helicopters. | ||
| + | [[Image:Type53FlareGun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Type 53 Flare Gun - 21.5mm/10 gauge.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Flare-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Watarase draws a flare pistol.]] | ||
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| + | =Trivia= | ||
| + | ==Type 90 Battle Tank== | ||
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type90-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A column of Type 90 tanks on march.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type90-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A column of Type 90 tanks on march.]] | ||
| − | == Type 74 Battle Tank == | + | ==Type 74 Battle Tank== |
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type74-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A column of Type 74 tanks on march.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type74-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A column of Type 74 tanks on march.]] | ||
| − | == Type 87 Reconnaissance Vehicle == | + | ==Type 87 Reconnaissance Vehicle== |
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type87-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 87 is seen at the right.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type87-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 87 is seen at the right.]] | ||
| − | == Type 82 CCV == | + | ==Type 82 CCV== |
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type87-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 82 CCV is seen at the background.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-Type87-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 82 CCV is seen at the background.]] | ||
| − | == Type 87 SPAAG == | + | ==Type 87 SPAAG== |
[[File:Gamera2-AoL-SPAAG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Type 87 SPAAG.]] | [[File:Gamera2-AoL-SPAAG-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Type 87 SPAAG.]] | ||
| + | {{Gamera}} | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
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[[Category:Japanese Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Japanese Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category:Shûsuke Kaneko]] | [[Category:Shûsuke Kaneko]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 21 September 2024
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (ガメラ2 レギオン襲来 Gamera Tsū: Region Shūrai) is the 10th entry in the Gamera film series and the second in Heisei period trilogy and third overall to be produced by Daiei Film Co., preceded by Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) and followed by Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999). In this film Gamera defends Earth against a hoard of extraterrestrial insectoid creatures, called "Legion" (after a Biblical demon hoard).
The following weapons were used in the film Gamera 2: Attack of Legion:
Handguns
Minebea P9
In the climactic scene Colonel Watarase (Toshiyuki Nagashima) uses a Minebea P9 pistol against a Legion "soldier form."
Assault Rifles
Howa Type 89
JGSDF personnel are armed with Howa Type 89 assault rifles. A real unit of JGSDF, carrying genuine Type 89 rifles, participated in filming. Replica guns are also used when held by by actors.
Machine Guns
Sumitomo M2HB Machine Gun
Sumitomo M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on Type 90 and Type 74 tanks and Type 82 CCVs.
Autocannons
M197 Vulcan
20-mm M197 Vulcan three barreled guns are mounted on AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters. Real JGSDF AH-1s appear in the movie.
M61 Vulcan
20-mm M61 Vulcan six-barrel guns are mounted on JASDF F-1 fighter planes.
25-mm Oerlikon KBA Automatic Cannon
25-mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannons are mounted on Type 87 reconnaissance vehicle.
35-mm Oerlikon KDA Automatic Cannon
A Type 87 SPAAG with twin 35-mm Oerlikon KDA automatic cannons is used in battle.
Launchers
Type 79 Jyu-MAT
Type 79 Jyu-MAT AT missiles are used against Mother Legion.
Flare Guns
Type 53 signal pistol
In the climactic scene Colonel Watarase (Toshiyuki Nagashima) uses Type 53 signal pistol to to give the signal for the attack of helicopters.
