District 9

District 9 (2009)

District 9, abbreviated D-9, is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson. Released August 13, 2009 internationally and August 14, 2009 in North America, the film takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa and is based on Alive In Joburg, a short film by Neill Blomkamp with Sharlto Copley, Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley.

IMFDB would like to thank the film's armorer, Olly Steele, for his contributions to the page.

The following weapons were used in the film District 9:

Vektor CR-21

Multi-National United (MNU) soldiers guarding the District 9 internment camp carry Vektor CR-21 rifles with white stocks and what appear to be Leupold CQ/T optical sights.

Vektor CR-21 bullpup rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO

A row of Vektor CR-21s are seen on a shelf in the MNU headquarters armory.

An MNU soldier receives a Vektor CR-21

Two MNU soldiers aim their Vektor CR-21s at an alien resident of District 9.

Another MNU soldier is seen with his Vektor CR-21 slung over his back.

An MNU soldier takes aim with his Vektor CR-21 when Wikus and Christopher assault the MNU headquarters.

Vektor CR-21 Prototype "BW-90"

There is also the 1st prototype for the CR21 in the movie for the first time on screen. It is used by the Nigerians and has a lot of dressing draped on it.

This is called the BW90 after Bruce Wentzel who designed it in 1990 - Olly Steele.

A Nigerian is seen armed with a CR-21 "BW-90" prototype, circled in red.

Another Nigerian is seen with a BW-90 prototype.

Yet another Nigerian draws a bead on an MNU helicopter with his BW-90 prototype.

Remington 870

MNU guard Thomas (Kenneth Nkosi) uses a Remington 870 with a South African made tactical light during the alien evictions. Another 870 is used by a mercenary during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge. The foregrip is different from that used in the film

Wikus playfully criticizes the MNU PMCs for all the ammunition they are carrying, claiming that they should be more "efficient".

A Good look at the South African made tactical light

A PMC fires his Remington 870 during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

An MNU PMC with a sawed off Remington 870.

Vektor R1

Full-stocked Vektor R1 rifles, equipped with shell deflectors, wooden furniture, and scopes are carried by snipers aboard the helicopters circling District 9.

FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO (similar to R1)

A sniper aims his R1.

FN FAL 50.61

FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper with 21" barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO

The mercenary in the background carries a FN FAL rifle with a folding stock.

Vektor SS-77

A Vektor SS-77 machine gun is mounted on a helicopter circling District 9.

Vektor SS-77 belt-fed machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch MP5A4/2

Some of the MNU PMCs are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A4/A2 submachine guns.

Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm

Remington 870 14 inch barrel

An MNU PMC and the manager at Gunters both arm themselves with some sort of short barreled shotgun fitted with a side saddle.

Remington 870 Short Barrel - 12 gauge.

An MNU PMC with an Unknown Shotgun.

Vektor R5

Several MNU mercenaries are armed with Vektor R5 carbines, the South African version of the Israeli Galil SAR.

Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm NATO

-note the absence of a grip

Vektor R6

Throughout much of the final action sequence, Koobus is armed with a Vektor R6, a compact version of the R5 with a 11-inch barrel.

Vektor R6 - 5.56x45mm

Beretta 92FS

MNU mercenary leader Koobus Venter (David James) carries a Beretta 92FS as his personal sidearm.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

Koobus Venter (David James) with the 92FS.

Vektor R4/R5 synthetic AK-47 mockup

An Kalashnikov-style rifle of unknown make is used by several mercenaries, with 5.56x45mm magazines, a 45 degree gas block and a shortened barrel. The front sight block is close to the gas block much like the Hungarian AMD-65 rifle, but the weapon differs in having a AK-74 style muzzle brake and black polymer furniture. Closer Inspection of the receiver and magazine show it to be a Vektor R4/R5 mocked up as some kind of AK-47 type rifle.

Heckler & Koch G36C

Some mercenaries are armed with Heckler & Koch G36C rifles when they are searching for Wikus in District 9.

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

A very interesting shot of a G36C, being used by a MNU mercenary. Interestingly, despite being in a very dangerous area, the fire selector can be seen to be set on 'safe'.

M4A1

Several of the MNU mercenaries are armed with M4A1 carbines, some of which are fitted with M203 grenade launchers.

Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.

M4A1 carbine (5.56x45mm) with M203 40mm grenade launcher

The mercenary on the left carries a M4A1 carbine.

M4 carbines on the right.

Armscor BXP

Koobus carries a South African Armscor BXP submachine gun fitted with a red-dot sight during the shootout at MNU headquarters.

Armscor BXP - 9x19mm

The Armscor BXP in storage along with several other firearms.

Star Model B Super

A Nigerian gangster threatens Wikus with a Star Model B Super pistol when he goes to see Obesandjo. According to the movie's armorer Olly Steele, the pistol is a Star Model BS, which differs from the Star Model B due to the addition of a magazine safety.

Star Model B Super - 9x19mm.

Walther P38

A Nigerian gangster can be seen briefly armed with a Walther P38. The Walther P38 was the standard police sidearm in South Africa before being replaced.

Walther P38 -9x19mm

Nigerian gangster with Walther P38 in foreground.

AKM

AKM rifles are commonly seen in District 9, mostly in the hands of the Nigerian gangsters.

AKM - 7.62x39mm

Wikus uncovers a large Arms cache.

AKM next to a prawn sonic blaster.

Griffon .177 airrifle.

There is a Griffon .177 air-rifle in the cache.

Griffon .177 circled in red.

Vektor R4/R5 mocked up as AKM

Several of the Nigerians and a PMC carry a Rifle that at first glance looks like a Norinco Type 84 or an AKM. However closer inspection of the receiver and magazine shows that in all likeliness it is a member of the Vector R4/R5 family made to look like a Type 84/AKM.

Vektor R4/R5 mocked up as Type 84 with a folding stock.

Custom Armsel Striker

A Nigerian which is shot by a mercenary after the rebels catch Wikus fires a Armsel Striker shotgun, which according to armorer Olly Steele has a long barrel and was fitted with various extras.

Armsel Striker - 12 gauge

RPK (mockup)

One Nigerian fires what appears to be a RPK light machine gun when the gangsters attack the MNU convoy; Closer inspection of the receiver reveals that it is actually a Vektor R4 mockup.

Vektor R4 with 50 round magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO

RPK to the far left.

Beretta 92SB-C

One of the mercenaries holds Christopher prisoner with what appears to be a Beretta 92SB-C shortly before the Casspir they are riding in is attacked by the Nigerians.

Beretta 92SB-C - 9x19mm

An MNU PMC holding his Beretta 92SB-C on Christopher.

GE M134 Minigun

The GE M134 Minigun is used by the Nigerians who have mounted it on a tower, and later by a PMC who commandeers it during the battle.

General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm NATO

An MNU PMC firing the M134.

FN M249-E2 SAW

One mercenary uses an FN M249-E2 SAW to shoot at the alien mech.

FN M249-E2 SAW with 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm NATO.

Heckler & Koch SR9

One mercenary sniper uses a Heckler & Koch SR9 rifle to shoot at the alien mech in the final battle sequence.

Heckler & Koch SR9(TC) rifle with tropical forearm and bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO. The TC version has the PSG buttstock as well as the trigger pack.

Note the long magazine.

Mechem NTW-20

A Mechem NTW-20 is used by a mercenary against the alien mech.

Mechem NTW-20 - 20mm

This is the first appearance of this weapon in a flim.

RPG-7

A RPG-7 launcher is used by Koobus in an attempt to attack the alien transport ship as it takes off.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Denel PAW-20

Koobus uses a Denel PAW-20 grenade launcher during the final action sequence to disable the alien mech.

Denel PAW-20 with EOTech red dot sight - 20x42mm.

-Note the location of the pistol grip.

Koobus with a Denel PAW-20

This is the first appearance of this weapon in a flim.

Beretta 92SB

A Beretta 92SB takes the place of Koobus's Beretta 92FS in the climax.

Beretta 92SB -9x19mm

Koobus holds the Beretta 92SB on Wikus

Koobus aims the Beretta 92SB.

Musgrave Pump Action

A South African Policeman is armed with Musgrave Pump Action shotgun during the news footage of the Armored car robbery.

Musgrave Pump Action - 12 guage

South African Policeman. Not the front-end release button on the right of the receiver and the big synthetic magazine tube cap.

Flamethrower

Carried by MNU soldiers who burn down an alien hive. Unless proven otherwise, this weapon is probably a fictional model like countless other film productions. In a deleted scene in which Wikus steals an AFV, a canister that is attached to the flamethrower hose and nozzle is thrown from the vehicle before being driven off. The canister appears to be similar to a gas tank, much like that of a propane tank.