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The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle|Boys Mk I*]] with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal) and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a [[PzB-39|Panzerbüchse 39]] as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle|Solothurn S-18/1000]], as seen in the ''Streghe Rosse'' (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident. | The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle|Boys Mk I*]] with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal) and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a [[PzB-39|Panzerbüchse 39]] as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle|Solothurn S-18/1000]], as seen in the ''Streghe Rosse'' (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident. | ||
− | [[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys | + | [[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys]] |
[[Image:SW2PzB1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Luciana Mazzei and Ángela Larrazábal, both armed with Boys rifles. Although from Hispania, Ángela became an honorary member of the Romagnan ''Pantaloni Rossi'' (Red Pants) unit, and as such wears their uniform. (Ep.1)]] | [[Image:SW2PzB1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Luciana Mazzei and Ángela Larrazábal, both armed with Boys rifles. Although from Hispania, Ángela became an honorary member of the Romagnan ''Pantaloni Rossi'' (Red Pants) unit, and as such wears their uniform. (Ep.1)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2S181.jpg|600px|thumb|none|On the left, Luciana hovers alongside fellow Ardor Witches Junko Takei, Fernandia Malvezzi, and Martina Crespi as Venezia falls to the new Neuroi hive. (Ep.1)]] | [[Image:SW2S181.jpg|600px|thumb|none|On the left, Luciana hovers alongside fellow Ardor Witches Junko Takei, Fernandia Malvezzi, and Martina Crespi as Venezia falls to the new Neuroi hive. (Ep.1)]] | ||
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Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR]] as her standard weapon. Although holding drastically less ammo than the other witches' weapons, the BAR is well-suited to Shirley's preference for speed, being a far lighter and more compact gun. | Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR]] as her standard weapon. Although holding drastically less ammo than the other witches' weapons, the BAR is well-suited to Shirley's preference for speed, being a far lighter and more compact gun. | ||
− | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06]] | + | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[Image:SW2BAR1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Flying to meet the supply fleet, unaware it has been attacked, Charlotte and Francesca Lucchini discuss tasty food. Which they agree on, right up until Francesca says "octopus". (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW2BAR1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Flying to meet the supply fleet, unaware it has been attacked, Charlotte and Francesca Lucchini discuss tasty food. Which they agree on, right up until Francesca says "octopus". (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2BAR2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A great shot of the BAR's receiver, as the pair rushes forward upon hearing a distress call. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW2BAR2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A great shot of the BAR's receiver, as the pair rushes forward upon hearing a distress call. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini continues to use the Liberion-made [[Browning M1919A6]] as her primary armament. | Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini continues to use the Liberion-made [[Browning M1919A6]] as her primary armament. | ||
− | [[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06]] | + | [[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[Image:SW219191.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca's M1919A6 strapped to her back as she imagines eating octopus. A very different reaction to Shirley's. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW219191.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca's M1919A6 strapped to her back as she imagines eating octopus. A very different reaction to Shirley's. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[Image:SW219192.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca greets her old squadron member, M1919A6 in hand. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW219192.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca greets her old squadron member, M1919A6 in hand. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille (inspired by German ace Hans-Joachim Marseille) of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an [[MG34|MG 34]]. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta M1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip. | Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille (inspired by German ace Hans-Joachim Marseille) of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an [[MG34|MG 34]]. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta M1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip. | ||
− | [[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7. | + | [[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[Image:SW2MG341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica Hartmann and Hanna Marseille race to see who can destroy the most target balloons. Being stationed in North Africa, Hanna uses a Messerscharf Bf 109 G-2/trop striker, with its distinctive sand filter over the supercharger intake visible here. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica Hartmann and Hanna Marseille race to see who can destroy the most target balloons. Being stationed in North Africa, Hanna uses a Messerscharf Bf 109 G-2/trop striker, with its distinctive sand filter over the supercharger intake visible here. (Ep.10)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Unsatisfied with a tie, Hanna aims her loaded MG 34 at Erica and claims victory. Minna is ''furious''. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Unsatisfied with a tie, Hanna aims her loaded MG 34 at Erica and claims victory. Minna is ''furious''. (Ep.10)]] | ||
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The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to use [[MG42|MG 42s]] modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, of the Ardor Witches. | The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to use [[MG42|MG 42s]] modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, of the Ardor Witches. | ||
− | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7. | + | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | [[File:MG34 Patronentrommel34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 with Patronentrommel 34 for reference - 7. | + | [[File:MG34 Patronentrommel34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 with Patronentrommel 34 for reference - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[Image:SW2MG421.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Fernandia Malvezzi holds her MG 42 as the 504th JFW approaches the Neuroi hive; Martina Crespi is off-screen to her left. (Ep.1)]] | [[Image:SW2MG421.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Fernandia Malvezzi holds her MG 42 as the 504th JFW approaches the Neuroi hive; Martina Crespi is off-screen to her left. (Ep.1)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG422.jpg|600px|thumb|none|With the whole squadron back together again, Minna orders them forward. Gertrud and Erica can be seen near the bottom of the shot, while Minna's MG 42 is hanging off-screen (though its sling is visible). (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW2MG422.jpg|600px|thumb|none|With the whole squadron back together again, Minna orders them forward. Gertrud and Erica can be seen near the bottom of the shot, while Minna's MG 42 is hanging off-screen (though its sling is visible). (Ep.2)]] | ||
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The mainstay of the Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the ''1937 Fuso Sea Incident'' manga, this battle was the first major use of striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai|see its first season entry]]. | The mainstay of the Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the ''1937 Fuso Sea Incident'' manga, this battle was the first major use of striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai|see its first season entry]]. | ||
− | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - | + | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - 20x72mmRB]] |
− | [[Image:Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design artwork - 13.2x99mm]] | + | [[Image:Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design artwork - 13.2x99mm Hotchkiss]] |
[[Image:SW2T991.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Junko's group approaches the Neuroi hive, giving an excellent view of her Type 99 and brand new Yamanishi N1K5-J Shiden striker. Martina Crespi can be seen behind the Type 99. (Ep.1)]] | [[Image:SW2T991.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Junko's group approaches the Neuroi hive, giving an excellent view of her Type 99 and brand new Yamanishi N1K5-J Shiden striker. Martina Crespi can be seen behind the Type 99. (Ep.1)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T992.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having <strike>stolen</strike> borrowed Mio's old A6M3 Reisen striker unit (used by Mio during the first season), Yoshika takes on a regenerating Neuroi on her own. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW2T992.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having <strike>stolen</strike> borrowed Mio's old A6M3 Reisen striker unit (used by Mio during the first season), Yoshika takes on a regenerating Neuroi on her own. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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The [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon also appears mounted on the 501st JFW's Kawanishi H8K2 flying boat, mounted in its nose, dorsal, and rear turrets. A pair of Type 99s are also used by Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen fighters from carriers ''Amagi'', ''Chitose'', and ''Chiyoda''. | The [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon also appears mounted on the 501st JFW's Kawanishi H8K2 flying boat, mounted in its nose, dorsal, and rear turrets. A pair of Type 99s are also used by Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen fighters from carriers ''Amagi'', ''Chitose'', and ''Chiyoda''. | ||
− | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - | + | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - 20x72mmRB]] |
[[File:SW2T99V1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The H8K sits docked, as Mio and Keisuke Hijikata prepare to depart for Romagna; the Type 99 in its nose turret can be seen here. (Ep.1)]] | [[File:SW2T99V1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The H8K sits docked, as Mio and Keisuke Hijikata prepare to depart for Romagna; the Type 99 in its nose turret can be seen here. (Ep.1)]] | ||
[[File:SW2T99V2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using Mio's old striker unit, Yoshika races to catch Mio's H8K2; the dorsal and rear turrets are visible in this shot. (Ep.2)]] | [[File:SW2T99V2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using Mio's old striker unit, Yoshika races to catch Mio's H8K2; the dorsal and rear turrets are visible in this shot. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[File:SW2T99V3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yoshika provides some nice rising sun imagery by blocking a beam. (Ep.2)]] | [[File:SW2T99V3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yoshika provides some nice rising sun imagery by blocking a beam. (Ep.2)]] | ||
− | [[image:Navy Type 99-1 & 99-2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Top: Type 99 Mark 1 Model 3 - | + | [[image:Navy Type 99-1 & 99-2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Top: Type 99 Mark 1 Model 3 - 20x72mmRB / Bottom: Type 99 Mark 2 Model 3 - 20x101mmRB]] |
[[File:SW2T99V4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dozens of A6Ms take off to engage the nuclear-bomb-like Neuroi threatening the Fuso fleet. (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T99V4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dozens of A6Ms take off to engage the nuclear-bomb-like Neuroi threatening the Fuso fleet. (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[File:SW2T99V5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Neuroi sweeps a pair of beams across the sky... (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T99V5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Neuroi sweeps a pair of beams across the sky... (Ep.8)]] | ||
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The same A6M3 Reisen fighters are also armed with a pair of [[Vickers#Type 97 Aircraft Machine Gun|Type 97 aircraft machine guns]] in the engine cowling. A Mitsubishi F1M2 floatplane, also armed with a pair of Type 97s in the cowling, is seen stored in ''Yamato'''s hangar. | The same A6M3 Reisen fighters are also armed with a pair of [[Vickers#Type 97 Aircraft Machine Gun|Type 97 aircraft machine guns]] in the engine cowling. A Mitsubishi F1M2 floatplane, also armed with a pair of Type 97s in the cowling, is seen stored in ''Yamato'''s hangar. | ||
− | [[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7. | + | [[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7.7x56mmR]] |
[[File:SW2T971.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeros fire their Type 97s at the massive Neuroi. (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T971.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeros fire their Type 97s at the massive Neuroi. (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[File:SW2T972.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several A6M3s plunge into the ocean, as their numbers start to dwindle. (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T972.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several A6M3s plunge into the ocean, as their numbers start to dwindle. (Ep.8)]] | ||
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The [[Lewis Gun#Type 92|Type 92]], a Japanese copy of the Lewis Gun, is the rear gunner armament of the F1M2 in ''Yamato'''s hangar. | The [[Lewis Gun#Type 92|Type 92]], a Japanese copy of the Lewis Gun, is the rear gunner armament of the F1M2 in ''Yamato'''s hangar. | ||
− | [[File:Type 92 IJN.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Type 92 - 7. | + | [[File:Type 92 IJN.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Type 92 - 7.7x56mmR]] |
[[File:SW2T921.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Having hit absolute rock bottom, Yoshika cries for her apparent lost ability to fly. However, Mio's old Reisen isn't the only striker unit in ''Yamato'''s hangar... (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T921.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Having hit absolute rock bottom, Yoshika cries for her apparent lost ability to fly. However, Mio's old Reisen isn't the only striker unit in ''Yamato'''s hangar... (Ep.8)]] | ||
Revision as of 05:52, 13 September 2020
March, 1945; six months have passed since the destruction of the Neuroi hive over Gallia by the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, the Strike Witches. Semi-retired Imperial Fuso Navy Sergeant Yoshika Miyafuji is living peacefully back home in Fuso when she receives another letter from her late father, Ichiro Miyafuji, an engineer and original designer of the striker units that witches use to fly and fight against the invading aliens known as the Neuroi.
Meanwhile, in the skies over Venezia the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, are undertaking an operation with the goal of attempting to communicate with a witch-like Neuroi, similar to one that had tried to communicate peacefully with Yoshika the previous year. However, before contact could be made a new, far larger Neuroi hive formed over Venezia, killing the Witch-Neuroi and entirely obliterating the existing hive. Back in Fuso, Yoshika, now with Squadron Leader Mio Sakamoto, overhears a desperate radio transmission from Flight Sergeant Lynette Bishop of Britannia, another former Strike Witches member. Despite Mio's initial objections, Yoshika ends up accompanying Mio back to Europe, where the 501st is reassembled to combat this sinister new threat.
Brave Witches (released in 2016), which follows the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing, takes place before Strike Witches 2, as does the The Sky That Connects Us manga, which follows the Strike Witches' lives between the two seasons. In chronological order, Strike Witches 2 is followed by Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow.
For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the World Witches universe, see the first season's page.
Warning: Some descriptions and images are spoilers for the series, read at your own risk.
The following weapons were used in the anime series Strike Witches 2:
Pistols
Nambu Type 14
In a flashback, Mio Sakamoto, nearing the end of her days as a witch, has Petty Officer Keisuke Hijikata use a Nambu Type 14 to test Mio's weakening shield.
Beretta M1934
Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna uses a stainless Beretta M1934 customized with black controls, the 501st JFW emblem on the grips, as well as her personal emblem and a gold banner with her name on the slide. Under the gold banner is marked ~Gratitudine di Maria~ (Gratitude of Maria). In episode 5, Dutchess Maria Pia of Romagna (inspired by the Italian princess of the same name) encountered Francesca in Rome, and the two spent the day together (including numerous homages to the film Roman Holiday), unaware who the other actually was (the head of state, and a witch). After Francesca, Charlotte, and Yoshika defend Rome from a Neuroi attack, Maria gives a speech over the airwaves, vowing to do everything in her power to defend her country against the Neuroi threat, and sends the Strike Witches an airdrop of supplies. Francesca and Charlotte's matching pistols were likely in these crates, though they aren't seen in the anime.
As promotional material for Strike Witches 2, Francesca and Charlotte had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas.
Colt M1911A1
Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Elwyn "Shirley" Yeager of the United States of Liberion also receives a custom pistol from Maria, an M1911A1 built to match Francesca's customized Beretta. The trademarks on the gun read Colette's PT.F.A.MFG.CO. (rather than "Colt's"), since, as with most country names, most manufacturer names are also variations of their real versions in the World Witches universe.
Rifles
Boys Mk I*
The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a Boys Mk I* with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal) and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a Panzerbüchse 39 as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic Solothurn S-18/1000, as seen in the Streghe Rosse (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident.
PU scope for Mosin-Nagant
A PU scope, designed for the Mosin-Nagant rifle, is seen quite inexplicably mounted to a fire hose, together with a pistol grip assembly.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk 1 (M)
Despite the liberation of Gallia, Flying Officer Pierrette-Henriette "Perrine" Clostermann continues to use the Britannian-made Bren Mk 1 (M) as her weapon of choice, likely for a combination of having become very familiar with the weapon type, and (though Perrine would never admit to such sentimentality) an attachment to Britannia after serving there as part of the 501st.
Browning M1918A2
Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager continues to use a BAR as her standard weapon. Although holding drastically less ammo than the other witches' weapons, the BAR is well-suited to Shirley's preference for speed, being a far lighter and more compact gun.
Browning M1919A6
Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini continues to use the Liberion-made Browning M1919A6 as her primary armament.
MG 34
Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille (inspired by German ace Hans-Joachim Marseille) of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an MG 34. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta M1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip.
MG 42
The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to use MG 42s modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, of the Ardor Witches.
Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai
The mainstay of the Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the Type 99 aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the 1937 Fuso Sea Incident manga, this battle was the first major use of striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, see its first season entry.
Launchers
Fliegerhammer
The Fliegerhammer, a fictional multi-barrel rocket launcher, is once again used by Flying Officer Aleksandra Vladimirovna "Sanya" Litvyak. Designed by Erica Hartmann's twin sister and genius Karlsland scientist Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the Fliegerfaust. Its large, boxy shape is also reminiscent of the more modern M202 FLASH.
Autocannons
MK 108
In addition to the Me 262 V1 Schwalbe prototype jet-powered striker unit developed by Ursula Hartmann and sent to the 501st for testing, they're also given four MK 108 cannons and a BK 5 cannon to use as its armament; four MK 108s was the standard armament of real Me 262s as well.
The modifications for use by witches consist of attaching them together in pairs, with a bar in front and pistol-grip-like assembly in the rear, wires running to the grip for the trigger (these existed in reality, the difference here is they go to the new pistol grip), drum magazines that fit under the pair and feed both guns from the same drum, and one of the pairs being manufactured left-handed so all of the shells eject away from the shooter.
BK 5
The BK 5, a massive anti-bomber cannon that fires 50mm rounds, is part of the Me 262 testing package sent by Ursula. In reality, while these were only tested on Me 262s, they were fielded operationally on Me 410s, and they're credited with over 130 bombers shot down.
Compared to the MK 108s, the BK 5 has few modifications for use by witches, notably a horizontal pistol grip and trigger on the right and horizontal grip for the off-hand on the left; the magazine is also more aggressively curved, so that it doesn't wrap around the whole weapon, staying out of the way on the right side.
Vehicle-Mounted Weapons
Breda-SAFAT 12.7mm machine gun
Romagnan Macchi C.202 Folgore fighters are armed with a pair of Breda-SAFAT machine guns chambered in 12.7mm, mounted in the engine cowling.
Browning .303 Mk II
A Romagnan Avro Lancaster B.III (Special), the variant modified to deliver an Upkeep bouncing bomb, is used in an attempt to damage/destroy the obelisk-Neuroi. As the dorsal turret was removed from this variant, it is armed with six Browning .303 Mk II machine guns, two in the nose turret, four in the rear turret. This Lancaster also features the nose art of "The Saint", a real B.III (Special).
Type 99
The Type 99 cannon also appears mounted on the 501st JFW's Kawanishi H8K2 flying boat, mounted in its nose, dorsal, and rear turrets. A pair of Type 99s are also used by Mitsubishi A6M3 Reisen fighters from carriers Amagi, Chitose, and Chiyoda.
Type 97
The same A6M3 Reisen fighters are also armed with a pair of Type 97 aircraft machine guns in the engine cowling. A Mitsubishi F1M2 floatplane, also armed with a pair of Type 97s in the cowling, is seen stored in Yamato's hangar.
Type 92
The Type 92, a Japanese copy of the Lewis Gun, is the rear gunner armament of the F1M2 in Yamato's hangar.
Vickers K
A Willys MB fitted with a machine gun can be seen outside the Storm Witches' camp in North Africa. Although not especially detailed, that it's a Willys MB in North Africa makes it rather obvious it's intended to be a Vickers K, and the silhouette does match; this setup was an iconic part of the early SAS's operations in that theatre.
Assorted AA guns and cannons are seen on naval ships and submarines.