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Forgotten Hope 2
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Forgotten Hope 2 is a modification for Battlefield 2. In the vein of Project Reality, it introduces new weapons, vehicles, factions and settings - in this case, the Second World War - as well as more realistic gameplay. It is the sequel to the 2003 Battlefield: 1942 modification, Forgotten Hope. Like its predecessor, Forgotten Hope 2 focuses on portraying many different battles of World War II as accurately as possible, paying special attention to the scale of the maps, the belligerent units and the weapons they used historically.
The following weapons appear in the video game Forgotten Hope 2:
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
The Colt M1911A1 is the main sidearm for the US Army faction. It also appears in the hands of the Free French, British and Canadian factions, being a standard sidearm for specialised British units, such as the Commandos or the Paratroopers. Unlike in Battlefield 2, where every class is issued a sidearm, only the non-commissioned officers, support gunners, snipers, pilots, commando units, tank crews and anti-tank infantry carry them in Forgotten Hope 2. Each faction is only issued three magazines, or eighteen rounds in the case of the revolvers, and their short range and stopping power makes them only useful in desperate, close quarter situations.
Colt M1917
The Colt version of the M1917 Revolver is carried as a back-up weapon by US Army support gunners. One of its idle animations has the player character roll the sidearm on his trigger finger, fan the hammer and blow on the barrel in a Wild West-esque way. A chrome-plated version of this weapon used to be featured in the mod, but it was removed at some point during development.
Browning Hi-Power
The Browning Hi-Power is available in two different variants: The first one, the original production FN P-35 with adjustable sights, added in the v2.64 Compagnons update, can be used by Finnish machine gunners, and it's set to be the standard issue pistol of the upcoming Belgian Army. The version with a detachable stock is also available: this variant was originally used by Royal Marine commandos in-game, but it was replaced by the Colt M1911A1 in the 2.57 update. Nonetheless, these stocked Hi-Powers have found their place in the hands of Finnish pilots in-game, who actually received and put to good use a fair amount of them during the Continuation War in real life. The second one, the post-German invasion simplified version, is commonly found in rear-echelon German pickup kits on the Western front, such as mounted MG and mortar carriers and anti-tank soldiers. It is also issued to some spawnable machinegunner kits.
Webley Mk VI
The Webley Mk VI is the main sidearm for the Commonwealth faction (Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) in-game. It is also issued to Free French forces in North Africa and Polish Forces in the West fighting in France.
Webley & Scott No. 3 Mk I
The Webley & Scott No. 3 Mk I flare pistol can be found and used in pick-up kits for the New Zealander LRDG commandos on Operation Hyacinth, and it bizarrely appears in pick-up recon kits for the Italians in the 32-player night layer of Keren. It fires a dull flare on a well-lit map and is of no use against enemy soldiers, making it practically useless except as scenery. It is referred to as the No3 Mk1 Very.
MAS Mle 1892
The Mle 1892 revolver is one of three service pistols used by the French Army, mostly issued to snipers and non-commissioned officers. In fact, one of the NCO kits in La Horgne consists of just a Mle 1892 as its main weapon. Free French and Vichy forces in North Africa are also issued this revolver.
Ruby
The Spanish Ruby appears as the most common of the three service pistols issued to the French Army. This one is used by machine gunners, tank crews and anti-tank soldiers. It is also used by Free French and Vichy forces in North Africa.
SACM Mle 1935A
The SACM M1935A is the least common French service pistol, exclusively issued to mortar carriers and NCOs in Flavion. This is historically accurate, as the SACM M1935A only started being issued in late 1939, and not a lot of pistols reached the front lines. However, it is also used scarcely by Free French forces in 1944.
Nagant M1895
The Nagant M1895 is issued to Soviet and Polish Armed Forces in the East non-commissioned officers, tankers and DT machine gunners. One version with a BraMit suppressor is issued to a commando/partisan pick-up kit with a PPS-43 and a satchel charge found in the map Studienka.
Tokarev TT-33
The Tokarev TT-33 serves as the main sidearm of the Soviet and Polish Armed Forces in the East factions in-game. It is worth noting that the Polish Armed Forces in the East were under Soviet command and used Soviet weaponry.
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is extensively used by Wehrmacht machine gunners and tank crews in maps set in the early war. However, by 1943 it becomes largely supplemented by the Walther P38 and is very rarely ever seen. It is also used by the Finnish military in some pick-up kits under the designation Parabellum M/23.
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is the main sidearm used by the German faction in-game beginning in 1943, the Luger being slightly more common in early war maps.
Sauer 38H
The Sauer 38H is available as a sidearm for the German faction in some maps, especially those featuring the Fallschirmjäger. Historically, the Sauer 38H was developed in Nazi Germany as a competitor for the Luger P08 and Walther P38, although the Sauer was mostly used by police officers whilst the Luger and Walther typically ended up amongst front-line troops. However, the Luftwaffe eventually took over production of the pistol, so it did see widespread use amongst its paratrooper corps.
Vis wz. 35
The Polish Vis wz. 35 Radom pistol is only used by the German Army in some exclusive pick-up kits, such as anti-tank soldiers, mortar carriers, machinegunners or snipers, on the Eastern front. It is correctly designated FB Pistole 645(p) in-game.
Leuchtpistole 34
The Leuchtpistole 34 is used by the Italians in Operation Hyacinth. It basically acts as the Axis counterpart to the Webley & Scott flare gun.
Beretta M1934
The Beretta M1934 appears as the sidearm for the Italian faction. It is simply referred to as the Beretta 34 in-game.
Lahti L-35
The Lahti L-35 appears as Finland's service pistol.
Submachine Guns
M1921 Thompson
The M1921 Thompson appears as a rare pickup kit for the Vichy French forces on the map "Medjez El Bab", designated PM Thompson Mle 1921.
M1928 Thompson
The M1928 Thompson is used by the Commonwealth and Free French factions in Greece, Crete and North Africa. Assault units are issued it with a 50-round drum magazine, whilst non-commissioned officers and other commando pick-up kits use 20-round stick magazines. It can fire in either semi or full-automatic mode. Out of all the submachine guns in the game, the Thompsons have the highest recoil.
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is used by the British military in Tunisia and more rarely in Europe, as well as by the US Army in North Africa. There is also an incredibly rare M1928A1 Thompson kit for the Soviet marines at Motovskiy Bay who, according to official unit documents, had exactly 3 Thompsons at the time the battle took place, May 1942. It fires from both a 30-round stick magazine and a 50-round drum magazine, and in semi or full-automatic.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is primarily used by the US, Canadian and Free French factions, but British NCOs on the map Operation Goodwood are also issued it, uniquely. It feeds from a 30-round stick magazine. Like the M1928, it fires in both semi and full-automatic.
M3 "Grease Gun"
On some maps beginning in July 1944, the M3 "Grease Gun" replaces the M1A1 Thompson as the weapon of choice for the US assault kit.
Sten Mk II
The Sten Mk II is used by the British and Canadian factions in France. Most Stens in this game are Canadian-made, as noted by the skeleton stock and the markings on the magazine well. However, v2.63 added the original British Sten Mk II with the tubular stock, exclusively used by British NCOs in Anctoville, British assault kits on Medjez El Bab and available in pick-up sapper kits on the map Operation Goodwood. Unfortunately, this latter variant retains the Canadian markings.
Sten Mk IIS
The suppressed Sten Mk IIS is issued to Royal Marine commandos in Port-en-Bessin, but it can also be found as an "Easter egg" kit in Gold Beach and Villers-Bocage as a reference to them. It can overheat over prolongued periods of fully-automatic fire. Like the unsupressed Sten, it features the typically Canadian skeleton stock and Long Branch markings.
Sten Mk V
The Sten Mk V is used by British paratroopers in Pegasus Bridge. It can be fired in semi or full-automatic.
MAS-38
The MAS-38 was added in the v2.6 update as an incredibly rare weapon for the French. It appears near a static Lorraine 38L in both Flavion and Stonne. This is historically accurate, as the MAS-38 was still very much in testing phase when the Germans invaded and few were made before France fell. Some of the units who did use it in real life it were Lorraine 38L drivers. Additionally, the Germans have access to few captured MAS-38s on a couple of maps, aptly designated Maschinenpistole 722(f).
PPD-34
As of v2.6, the PPD-34 is only used by Soviet marine assault units at Motovskiy Bay. According to official documents of the 12th Naval Infantry Brigade, they were all armed with PPD-34s and PPD-40s in 1942, which is when the skirmish took place in real life. It appears with either a 25-round stick magazine or a 73-round drum magazine.
PPD-34/38
The PPD-34/38 was added in the v2.6 update as a very rare pick-up weapon exclusive to the map Operation Mars. Unlike the PPD-34, it always appears with a 73-round drum magazine.
PPD-40
As of v2.6, the PPD-40 is only used by Soviet NCOs on the maps Motovskiy Bay and Operation Mars. One interesting pick-up assault kit can be found on Operation Mars, which includes a PPD-40 and a Finnish puukko knife. It is always fitted with a 71-round drum magazine.
PPSh-41
The PPSh-41 is the standard submachine gun of the Soviet and Polish in the East factions. It can be fired in semi or fully automatic, and can be used with a 35-round stick magazine or a 71-round drum magazine. Unlike every other submachine gun in the mod, the PPSh-41 usually appears as an unlimited weapon, owing to the massive amount of examples that were made and how widely it was issued in real life. The Germans can also use captured examples in rare pick-up kits, designated Maschinenpistole 717(r).
PPS-42
The PPS-42 appears as the main submachine gun of Soviet assault units in the Karelian theatre of war.
PPS-43
The PPS-43 appears as a secondary submachine gun for the Soviet and Polish in the East factions, mainly used by engineers and anti-tank soldiers.
Haenel MP28/II
As of v2.6, the Haenel MP28/II is exclusively used by assault units of the German 7th Panzer Division in Flavion (1940).
Steyr MP34
The Steyr MP34 is very rarely used by the Wehrmacht, only by reserve and static units during the Normandy landings, specifically at Gold Beach and Pointe du Hoc.
MP38
The MP38 is used by German assault units and some NCOs in pre-1943 maps.
MP40
The MP40 is, rather unsurprisingly, the mainstay submachine gun of the German faction. However, it is much less common in early war maps, being mostly substituted by the MP38. The in-game model always appears with the knob-shaped charging handle commonly attributed to the MP40; however, this charging handle design was only developed in July 1942, with early MP40s having the MP38's hook-shaped handle. Therefore, this specific MP40 model would be slightly anachronistic for some maps.
Beretta M38A
The Beretta M38A appears in two variants in Forgotten Hope 2. The first one, the early version, added in v2.6 and incorrectly referred to as Beretta Modello 38 in-game, features a large compensator and a folding bayonet. It is only issued to Italian African Police (PAI) units on the map Operation Hyacinth, but it can be found as a rare pick-up kit on other maps, namely Giarabub, Keren or Tunis. It can be found with a 10-round (only in "Polizia" kits, which have this submachine gun and a pair of binoculars, and PAI assault kits), 20-round (rare pick-up assault kits in Giarabub and Tunis) or 40-round magazine (PAI NCOs in Hyacinth). Meanwhile, the later Beretta M38A has a four-groove compensator and no bayonet. Both appear as the Italian Army's standard submachine gun. Interestingly, even though the Beretta M38/42 replaced most Wehrmacht-issued Beretta M38As in the v2.64 Compagnons update, the map Purple Heart Lane still features one pick-up M38A for the Germans, designated Maschinenpistole 739(i), which was actually the German designation for the Beretta M38/44. It is unknown if this is a placeholder or an oversight.
Beretta M38/42
The Beretta M38/42 appears as the Maschinenpistole 738(i) in the hands of German soldiers in maps on the Eastern Front as well as Normandy. It is mostly found in pick-up kits, but it is directly issued to German assault units on La Hardt Forest, since one of the infantry units involved in La Hardt was massively equipped with it in real life. In reality, the Germans famously loved the Beretta M38A, using it heavily in combat and adopting later variants of it such as the M38/42.
Suomi KP/-31
The Suomi KP/-31 is the main submachine gun used by Finland. The basic variant (used by assault units) only appears with a 71-round drum magazine.
Suomi KP/-31 SJR
The Suomi KP/-31 SJR (a variant of the standard KP/-31 with an added compensator made during the war and actually rejected by Lahti himself) is only issued to Finnish NCOs with a 71-round drum magazine, but it also appears in scarce assault pick-up kits with a 50-round "coffin" magazine. The "coffin" magazine was withdrawn from service in 1943 because it was considered too unreliable, hence why it's so rare in Forgotten Hope 2.
Rifles
M1903A1 Springfield
The M1903A1 Springfield rifle is used by US Army engineers and recon units in Sidi Bou Zid. Furthermore, Ranger recon units are issued it during the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. This is historically accurate - US Rangers are known to have chosen the M1903A1 Springfield over other weapons in their inventory for certain missions. A unique grenadier kit with an M1903A1 and two different types of rifle grenades can be used in Pointe du Hoc. It can be fitted with an M1905 sword bayonet.
M1903A3 Springfield
The M1903A3 Springfield is part of the American and Free French pick-up ammunition kit found in most maps in the game, and a unique grenadier kit with an M1903A3 can be picked up in Hürtgen Forest and Omaha Beach and spawned with in the 16p layer of Operation Cobra. It can be fitted with an M1905 sword bayonet regardless of the map.
M1903A4 Springfield
The M1903A4 Springfield with a Model 330 Weaver scope is the sniper rifle used by the US Army and 1944-era Free French factions. Unlike in Battlefield 2, where there is a default sniper class, sniper rifles in Forgotten Hope 2 function as "Easter eggs," as they can be only picked up from odd locations in maps, such as the main base or recently captured spawn points.
M1917 Enfield
The M1917 Enfield appears in game as the standard issue rifle of the Free French military, used primarily on 1944~ maps. It also appears as a pick-up weapon on Sidi Bou Zid for the US Army, either in an engineer, an ammunition or a recon kit.
Pattern 1914 Enfield No. 3 Mk I* (T)
The earliest model of the M1917 Enfield, the Pattern 1914 Enfield, fitted with an Aldis 1918 scope, appears as the Commonwealth's sniper rifle for maps set in Greece, Crete and North Africa. Captured examples are also used by the Italians as their main sniper rifle.
M1 Garand
Unsurprisingly, the M1 Garand makes an appearance as the main service rifle of the US Army faction. Depending on the map it can be fitted with an M1905 sword bayonet or an M1 bayonet and, on most if not all maps, an M7 rifle grenade launcher.
M1 carbine
The M1 carbine is primarily used by US Army and Free French engineers, NCOs and mortar carriers (and anti-tank soldiers in co-op mode). It is modelled with the buttstock twin magazine pouch. Interestingly enough, the Free French have access to rifleman pick-up kits with the M1 carbine and hand grenades on La Hardt Forest, since the French preferred to use the M1 carbine as a regular semi-automatic rifle.
M1A1 carbine
The M1A1 carbine appears in maps featuring the 101st Airborne Division. It also appears in the map Pegasus as an "Easter egg" pick-up kit for the British paratroopers, who did use it in limited numbers.
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* is the main weapon of Commonwealth forces in Greece, Crete and North Africa. It is also used by Free French forces in North Africa. It can be fitted with a Pattern 1907 bayonet and a cup grenade discharger on all maps. It is easily distinguished from the No. 4 Mk I by its stubbier shape, shorter muzzle, and tangent rear sight.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I
British, Canadian and Polish forces fighting in France (and British paratroopers on Medjez El Bab) use the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I. It can be fitted with a spike bayonet, but, unlike the SMLE, it cannot mount a grenade launcher. In contrast to the No. 1 Mk III*, it has an aperture rear sight.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T)
The Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T) is used as a sniper rifle by British and Canadian forces in France.
Boys Mk I
Commonwealth soldiers in Greece, Crete and North Africa use the Boys Mk I anti-tank rifle as their primary anti-tank weapon, which must be deployed to fire. It also appears in the map Stonne as a rare pick-up weapon for the French, who actually used it in real life.
Lebel Mle 1886-M93
The dated Lebel Mle 1886-M93 is still part of the French military's inventory in 1940, as it was in real life. Nevertheless, it's not a very common weapon, being only issued to grenadiers in Stonne and appearing in pick-up ammunition kits. Interestingly, the German ammunition kits featured in the maps Lébisey, Operation Goodwood and Pegasus all have Lebels, designated Gewehr 301(f).
Lebel Mle 1886-M93 with APX Mle 1921
The main sniper rifle used by French forces is the Lebel, fitted with an APX Mle 1921 scope.
Mousqueton Berthier Mle 1892/M16
The Berthier Mle 1892/M16 carbine appears as the main service rifle of the French Spahi brigade in La Horgne, and also acts as a secondary rifle for the French in Stonne, used by engineers and NCOs.
Berthier Mle 1907/15-M16
The Berthier Mle 1907/15-M16 is used by the French and Free French in La Horgne, Gazala, Medjez El Bab and Stonne, being issued to different classes depending on the map.
Berthier Mle 1907/15-M16 with APX Mle 1921
The scoped Berthier Mle 1907/15-M16 is exclusively issued to the Spahis in La Horgne.
Berthier Mle 1907/15-M34
The Berthier Mle 1907/15-M34 - a 7.5x54 mm conversion of the Berthier made prior to the MAS-36 - is only used by the French 1ère DCR in Flavion, the unit which has all the latest equipment in-game.
MAS-36
The MAS-36, originally intended to be the successor to the Lebel and the Berthier, is accurately depicted as being far from that, being exclusively used by the 1ère DCR in Flavion and more rarely by the 6ème GRDI in Stonne as a service rifle. Additionally, it appears as a rare pick-up weapon for the Spahis in La Horgne and is rarely used by Free French forces in North Africa.
Krag-Jørgensen Model 1894
The Krag-Jørgensen has been confirmed as un upcoming weapon for the Norwegian military.
Krag-Jørgensen Model 1894 with Voigtländer scope
The scoped Krag-Jørgensen M/1894 fitted with a Voigtländer 4x scope has been confirmed as un upcoming sniper rifle for the Norwegian military.
Mosin-Nagant M91/30
The Mosin-Nagant M91/30 is the main weapon of the Soviet and Polish in the East factions in-game. It can be fitted with a bayonet. Interestingly, the game features two different Mosin models - one with the WW2-era round receiver, which is the main model used; and one with an hexagonal receiver indicative of an early pre-1936 production rifle, used by the Soviet marines at Motovskiy Bay and in some pick-up ammunition kits. A unique hexagonal receiver variant equipped with a BraMit suppressor part of a "partisan" kit can be picked up in Studienka.
Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PU scope
The scoped Mosin-Nagant M91/30 serves as the Soviet, Polish and Finnish factions' sniper rifle, fitted with a PU scope. A unique variant with a hexagonal receiver equipped with a BraMit suppressor can be picked up at Motovskiy Bay. It is worth nothing that the PU-equipped Mosin is totally anachronistic for the Motovskiy Bay map and slightly so for Operation Mars, as those are set in May and November 1942 respectively, and the PU was only introduced for the M91/30 during the summer of 1942. The PE and PEM scopes were much more common back then, although the use of the PU in Operation Mars is not completely incorrect. On a handful of maps, the scoped Mosin-Nagant can be loaded with explosive "PZ" rounds - the Germans and Soviets both developed exploding ammunition to be used in aircraft machine guns with spotting intent, but these rounds were at some point repurposed by sharpshooters of both nations fighting on the Eastern front.
Mosin-Nagant M38
The Mosin-Nagant M38 carbine appears as a secondary weapon for the Soviets, especially used by engineers and NCOs. It is the main rifle used by the Soviet 6th Guards Cavalry Division featured in the map Studienka. Unlike its full-size variant, it cannot be fitted with a bayonet.
Mosin-Nagant M44
The Mosin-Nagant M44 carbine appears as the only Mosin variant used by the Soviets in Seelow Heights, fully replacing the M91/30 and M38 variants. It has a usable side-folding bayonet.
Mosin-Nagant M/39 "Ukko-Pekka"
The M/39 "Ukko-Pekka" is the service rifle of the Finnish faction. The M/39 had already become established as Finland's only service rifle by mid-1944, which is when the Finnish maps take place in-game.
Tokarev SVT-40
The Tokarev SVT-40 appears as the Soviet and Polish in the East factions' main semi-automatic rifle. Its real-life evolution is properly depicted in-game - in 1942 it usually appears as a spawnable and unlimited weapon for everyone, by 1943 it becomes a limited weapon, and by 1944 it can only be found as an "Easter egg" pick-up weapon. Interestingly, the Germans at Motovskiy Bay and in Operation Mars (both set in 1942) can use the SVT-40 - the Wehrmacht did issue a large quantity of SVT-40s before they developed their own domestic semi-automatic rifles.
Tokarev SVT-40 with PU scope
The SVT-40 with a PU scope can be found as an "Easter egg" pick-up sniper kit for the Soviets and Eastern Poles.
Tokarev AVT-40
The fully-automatic AVT-40 is mostly found as a rare pick-up weapon for the Soviets. Interestingly enough, it is directly issued to Polish 1st Tadeusz Kościuszko Infantry Division NCOs on Lenino and the Soviet 45th Guards Rifle Division on Tali. The weapon can actually overheat and it has a very long cooldown timeout, so as to simulate the real weapon's frequent jams. Like its semi-automatic variant, it can be fitted with a bayonet.
PTRD-41
The PTRD-41 anti-tank rifle mostly appears as a pick-up kit for the Soviet and Polish factions, but it can be spawned with in Operation Mars. It is a single-shot rifle that needs to be deployed to fire.
PTRS-41
The PTRS-41 is another pick-up anti-tank rifle used by the Soviets, but rarer than the PTRD-41. It also needs to be deployed to fire.
Mannlicher-Schönauer Y1903/14
The Greek version of the Mannlicher-Schoenauer was added in v2.6 as an extremely rare pick-up weapon only found on the maps Invasion of Crete and Mount Olympus. The pick-up kit includes petrol bombs, which leads to believe that it's a reference to the Greek/Cretan resistance, since the invasion of Crete was the first time the Wehrmacht faced mass resistance from a civilian population.
FN Mauser Mle 1935
The FN Mauser Mle 1935 has been confirmed as un upcoming weapon for the Belgian military.
FN Mauser Mle 1935 with Goertz scope
The scoped FN Mauser Mle 1935 fitted with a Goertz scope has been confirmed as un upcoming sniper rifle for the Belgian military.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the main weapon of the Wehrmacht faction in-game. It can be fitted with an S84/98 III bayonet and, on most maps, a rifle grenade launcher. An interesting difference in models from maps set in early war to maps set in late war is the iron sights - the former models feature pre-war unhooded front sights, whilst the latter ones have wartime hooded front sights, making them more accurate. The unhooded models have lighter-coloured wood in order to make both models distinguishable from one another at first glance. Interestingly, the map Operation Mars (set in late 1942) features both Kar 98k models.
Karabiner 98k with ZF41
The Karabiner 98k can be rarely found fitted with a Zeiss ZF41 1.5x scope as a pick-up kit, mostly in maps set during or after Operation Overlord, but it also appears in some earlier maps, such as Operation Mars and Medjez El Bab. For some odd reason, a bayonet cannot be fitted onto this specific variant.
Karabiner 98k with ZF39
The Karabiner 98k with a Zeiss ZF39 4x scope was added in v2.6 to replace the mostly anachronistic LSR-mounted "dow" scope. It otherwise performs identical, and the unhooded-hooded front sight change is still enforced. Some Karabiner 98k sharpshooter rifles on some Eastern front maps can be loaded with explosive "B-Patrone" rounds, originally intended for aircraft machine guns but later repurposed by German snipers.
Karabiner 98k with "dow" scope
Until v2.6, all Kar 98k sniper rifles used to be fitted with "dow" centre-focus scopes. "dow" was the Nazi manufacturing code for the Czech Optikotechna factory, where the scope portrayed in-game was manufactured. Furthermore, the particular way the scope is mounted onto the rifle is known as a "Long Side Rail," which didn't become all that common until late 1944, so it was seen in an anachronistic setting most of the time. With the addition of the more accurate ZF39-equipped K98k in v2.6, the LSR K98k is now only found in a handful of maps, namely Arad, Brest, Hürtgen Forest, St. Vith and Meuse River. Being a late-war sniper rifle, it is only seen with a hooded front sight.
Gewehr 33/40(t)
The Gewehr 33/40(t) appears in pre-1943 maps featuring the Gebirgsjäger (German mountain troops). In real life, the Gewehr 33/40(t) was based on the Czech vz. 33. During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, production of these carbines continued until 1942, and they were issued to German soldiers operating in harsh mountainous terrain. Production of the Gewehr 33/40 was ceased in 1942 and converted to produce standard-issue Karabiner 98k rifles.
Steyr VK-98
The VK-98 (VK standing for Volkssturmkarabiner) appears as an "Easter egg" kit in the Seelow Heights map: the weapon in-game is single shot. In real life, the VK-98 (aka VG-5) was a "last-ditch" rifle produced by Steyr for German militia use, early versions from surplus Kar 98 parts with later guns using simplified and crudely-made components. Most known examples do have a functioning magazine, either a normal Kar 98 receiver or later a "blind" magazine without an external floorplate. The idea the VK-98 was single-shot is described by various sources such as modernfirearms.net and Small Arms of the World by W.H.B. Smith, and appears to be based on generalising the traits of the VK-98 from uncommon examples that had no magazine.
Gewehr 41(W)
The successful Walther version of the Gewehr 41 appears in the game as a relatively uncommon weapon for German riflemen in the European theatre of war, especially prior to the full-scale adoption of the Gewehr 43, but it also has a unique appearance on Medjez El Bab. Depending on the map, it can be either spawnable or a pick-up kit. Since v2.64 Compagnons, a bayonet can be fitted on it.
Gewehr 43
The Gewehr 43 makes an appearance in maps set post-1943. It is normally issued to NCOs, riflemen and recon units.
Gewehr 43 with ZF4
The Gewehr 43 can be found with a ZF4 scope as a pick-up sniper kit for the Germans.
FG 42
The late-pattern FG 42 is used by the German Fallschirmjäger in the Purple Heart Lane and Saint-Lô maps, and also appears as an "Easter egg" on other maps. It can be deployed and fired at both semi and full automatic, but the game does not make a distinction between closed bolt (for semi-auto) and open bolt (for full-auto). As can be expected, it has a tremendous amount of horizontal recoil.
FG 42 with ZFG42
The scoped FG 42 is found as a rare pick-up kit in both Purple Heart Lane and Saint-Lô.
Sturmgewehr 44
The Sturmgewehr 44 first appears as an "Easter egg" weapon in maps set in post D-Day France. Beginning in July 1944 and especially on maps set during the Battle of the Bulge, the StG 44 appears as a spawnable weapon for the German faction, and in Seelow Heights it can be used without a limit. It can be fired in both semi and full-automatic.
Sturmgewehr 44 with ZF4
The scoped StG 44 is one of the rarest weapons in the game, only found on the maps Bastogne, Villers-Bocage and Vossenack in either a sniper or a commando kit.
Gustloff Volkssturmgewehr
The Volkssturmgewehr 1-5 appears as a pickup kit for the Germans in the Seelow Heights map. In reality, the VG 1-5 was designed for the Volkssturm and actually used during the defense of Germany from Allied forces.
Panzerbüchse 39
The Panzerbüchse 39 is used by German soldiers in the Mediterranean theatre of war and Operation Mars. It must be deployed to fire.
Kb ppanc wz. 35
The Kb ppanc wz. 35 was added in v2.6 as Germany's only anti-tank rifle in 1940 France, referred to as Panzerbüchse 35(p). Depending on the map, it can be spawned with or found as a pick-up kit. It also appears in the Team Deathmatch layer of Mount Olympus, and in El Alamein as an "Easter egg" kit for the Italians, who bought approximately 800 examples from Germany, accurately designated Fucile Controcarro 35(P).
Carcano M91
The Carcano M91 is the main rifle for Italian riflemen. It can be fitted with a bayonet.
Carcano M91/38
The Carcano M91/38 is also issued to the Italian faction, used by recon units, engineers and NCOs. Like the full-length Carcano 91, it can be fitted with a bayonet.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun"
The Winchester Model 1912 "Trench Gun" is used by the US Army. Unlike most World War II-era FPS, shotguns are rare in Forgotten Hope 2, as they were in real life. The United States mostly employed them on the Pacific theatre. Thus, the Winchester M12 appears as a rare pick-up kit exclusive to some maps, such as Pointe du Hoc.
M30 Luftwaffe Drilling
The M30 Luftwaffe Drilling appears as a rare pick-up weapon for German pilots, firing two 12 gauge rounds and one extremely powerful 9.3mm shot.
Machine Guns
M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle
The M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle is the main weapon for the US faction support class, but it also appears in pick-up kits for the 1944~ era Free French. It can be either fired from the hip or deployed while prone for more stabilized firing and accuracy. At any rate, since v2.63, it can be set to either 450 rpm or 600 rpm regardless of whether it's deployed or not (before v2.63, 450 rpm was tied to hip-firing and 600 rpm to deployed firing). Amusingly, in the map Ramelle-Neuville, a reference to the climactic battle of Saving Private Ryan, the bipod-less BAR used by PFC Reiben (Edward Burns) in the film has been modelled for the game. This version of the BAR also appears in Brest and the 16p layer of Hürtgen Forest.
FN Mle 1930
The FN Mle 1930, a licenced Belgian version of the M1918 BAR, has been confirmed as an upcoming weapon for the Belgian military.
Browning M1919A6
The Browning M1919A6 is only used by the US Army in maps set during the Battle of the Bulge. It has to be deployed to fire. It can also be found in stationary machine gun nests. It anachronistically has the conical muzzle booster of the post-war model.
ZB Vz. 26
The ZB-26 is carried by German soldiers in some Normandy maps, especially in those set in early to mid June. This is historically accurate, as the Wehrmacht were so impressed by the Czech machine gun they adopted it under the designation of MG26(t). It fires in either semi or full-automatic and can be deployed on its bipod.
Bren Mk I(M)
The Inglis-made Bren Mk I(M) is the main weapon for the Commonwealth support gunner class in maps set in the Mediterranean theatre of war. It can be deployed for more stable fire and accuracy, and fired in semi or full-automatic. It also appears mounted in a tripod anti-aircraft stand, and on the Daimler Dingo Mk I and the Universal Carrier. It can be identified as a Canadian Mk I(M) due to its lack of a back grip and metal shoulder strap on the stock and dovetail mount on the left side of the receiver, made specifically to simplify costs after the 1940 Dunkirk incident. Since the British aren't featured in any map set before 1941, the Bren Mk I(M) is not anachronistic. Despite being produced by Canada, Canadian Bren guns were supplied to both the Canadian and the British militaries beginning in 1938, and about 60% of all Bren guns were Canadian by the end of the war, so it's not inaccurate for the British (or even ANZAC forces, since Lithgow started producing the simplified version in 1940) to use it. The Bren also appears as an extremely rare pick-up weapon for the Germans on La Hardt Forest, designated Maschinengewehr 138(e).
Bren Mk II
The Bren Mk II is used by British, Canadian and Polish support gunners fighting in France, and is commonly mounted on vehicles such as the Dingo and Universal Carrier. It is also used by British paratroopers on Medjez El Bab.
Lewis Gun
The Mk I version of the Lewis Gun, which has to be deployed in the prone position to be fired, is used by the Commonwealth in the very early game, especially by the LRDG, but by the British and Australians as an "Easter egg" kit as well. It is also mounted in machine gun nests and bunkers and on Chevy 30WCT jeeps alongside the Vickers Mk I, and in the hull of LCA (Landing Craft, Assault) transports. The aircraft Lewis Mk II with a 97-round pan magazine is mounted in the tailgunner seat of the Hawker Hardy light bomber.
MAC Mle 1924-M29
The FM 24/29 is the sole light machine gun used by the 1940 French military and one of the machine guns used by post-1940 Free French forces. It can be deployed or fired from the hip. It also appears mounted in defensive positions and in anti-aircraft mounts.
Madsen M/22
The Madsen M/22 has been confirmed as an upcoming weapon for the Norwegian military.
Degtyaryov DP-28
The Degtyaryov DP-28 is the main weapon of the Soviet, Finnish (as the M/27 'Emma') and Polish in the East machine gunner classes. It can be fired from the hip or from a deployed position for more stability, and in semi-auto - although incorrectly - or full-auto. Captured examples are used by the Germans as emplaced weapons in Operation Mars, under the designation Maschinengewehr 120(r).
Degtyaryov DT
The Degtyaryov DT in its infantry version appears as an "easter egg" machine gun for the Soviet and Finnish (as the Tankki-Emma) factions. It can be fired from the hip or from a deployed position, and in semi - incorrectly - or full-automatic. It is also mounted on fixed defensive positions and on most, if not all, Soviet armoured vehicles.
MG34
The MG34 is carried by German machine gunners in maps set roughly before 1944. It can also be seen mounted on a Lafette tripod with a 1.5x optical sight and in machine gun nests and bunkers. The Lafette is both in fixed positions and can be picked up as a deployable "Easter egg". The MG34 is mounted on virtually all German armoured vehicles as a coaxial and/or turret machine gun. It also appears dual-mounted on an anti-aircraft Zwillingsockel 36 mount.
MG34/41
The MG34/41 (a lighter and shorter variant with a rate of fire of 1200 rounds per minute of which only a few thousand examples were produced) appears in a rare pick-up kit for the Fallschirmjägers on Medjez El Bab.
MG42
The MG42 is used by German machine gunners from 1944 onwards. It has to be deployed to fire. It can be seen mounted in machine gun nests and bunkers, on the Lafette tripod with a 1.5x optical sight, and on the front and back of the SdKfz 251/1 Ausf. D "Hanomag" half-track, in the turret of the SdKfz 234/2 "Puma" armored car and on the turret of the Panther Ausf. A and Ausf. G tanks. The Lafette is both in fixed positions and can be picked up as a deployable "Easter egg". Although not inaccurate, since the MG42 was first used by the Afrika Korps, the Lafette MG42 also appears as a pick-up kit on Medjez El Bab (set in November 1942), but it anachronistically has the vertical charging handle introduced in early-mid 1943 instead of the original slab-sided charging handle.
Breda Modello 30
The Breda Modello 30 is carried by Italian machine gunners. It has to be deployed to fire, and can only fire in full-auto. It used to have two firemodes, but it has been since v2.56 fixed. It is accurately depicted as the worst machine gun in the entire game - it is heavy and cumbersome (can't be fired from the hip), it only has a 20-round capacity, and it takes a whopping 10 seconds to be reloaded due to its impractical fixed magazine.
Lahti-Saloranta M/26
The Lahti-Saloranta M/26 is found as an "Easter egg" weapon for the Finnish faction. It can be fired from the hip or from a deployed position, and can operate in semi or full-automatic. Its rare appearance in-game is indicative of what happened in real life - it used to be Finland's standard light machine gun, but over the course of time Finnish machine gunners found they preferred the DP-28 machine gun. All in all, there were more DP-28s than LS/26s in service by mid-1944.
Emplaced Machine Guns
Browning M1917A1
The Browning M1917 can be used by US forces as an "Easter egg", deployed by throwing down the portable tripod. It is mounted on some Willys MB jeeps, the M3A1 scout car and the M3 half-track.
Browning M1919A4
The Browning M1919A4 can be picked up from US and Free French bases and depots as an "Easter egg" or found as a stationary weapon. It is deployed by throwing down the portable tripod, which sets up the gun in a prone position on an M2 tripod. The M1919A4 is also mounted coaxially on most American armoured vehicles.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB appears turret-mounted on the Stuart "Recce", M3A1 and M5A1 half-tracks, M8 Greyhound, Sherman V, the M4A3, M4A3(76)W, M4A3(105) Shermans, the M4A3E2(75) and M4A3E2(76) Sherman Jumbo tanks and the Archilles IIC, M10, M18 Hellcat and M36 tank destroyers. The M51 Quad Mounted System is also mounted at US bases and on the M16 MGMC (a half-track fitted with the M51). The maps set during the Tunisian campaign feature the M33 dual-50 anti-aircraft mount and the M13 MGMC (a half-track fitted with a M33). Several maps feature the M2HB on a stand in defensive positions.
Browning .50 AN/M2
The Browning .50 AN/M2 is mounted on the P-40E "Kittyhawk", the P-51D Mustang, the P-47D Thunderbolt and the Spitfire Mk IX.
Browning Mk II
The Browning Mk II, a British copy of the AN/M2 chambered in .303 British, is mounted on the Hawker Hurricane, the Spitfire Mk VB and the Type 156 Beaufighter.
Vickers Mk I
The Vickers Mk I is used by Commonwealth forces in-game. It can be picked up and deployed into a stationary weapon via a tripod, found mounted in machine gun nests or on Chevy 30WCT jeeps, Universal Carriers, Vickers Mk VIB light tanks and Hawker Hardy planes.
Vickers K
The Vickers K can be seen dual-mounted on Willys MB jeeps used by the LRDG (Long Range Desert Group) in North Africa.
Vickers .50
The Vickers .50 machine gun is mounted on the Vickers Mk VIB light tank.
Hotchkiss Mle 1914
The Hotchkiss M1914 is the French Army's main medium machine gun. It can be seen fixed in defensive positions or can appear as a deployable pick-up weapon, like other medium and heavy machine guns. One captured example is used by the Wehrmacht on the map Operation Mars, seen under the designation Maschinengewehr 257(f).
Reibel Machine Gun
The Reibel Machine Gun appears mounted in the turret of all French tanks.
MAC 1934
The MAC 1934 appears mounted on the French Morane-Saulnier M.S.406, which only appears on the map Stonne.
Maxim M1910
The Maxim M1910 is the main stationary machine gun used by Soviet, Polish and Finnish forces. Unlike other tripod-mounted machine guns, it cannot be deployed manually. It also appears quad-mounted as a ZPU anti-aircraft gun, mounted on the back of Studebaker US6 trucks used by the Polish on Lenino.
DShK
The original DShK is seen mounted on the turret of Soviet ISU-152 self-propelled guns.
ShKAS
The ShKAS is mounted on Soviet and Polish Polikarpov Po-2 and Il-2 "Sturmovik" light bombers.
Berezin UBT
The Berezin UBT is mounted on the rear turret of the Il-2 "Sturmovik" light bomber.
MG13
The MG13 machine gun appears as the main armament of the Panzer I tank, in a dual-mount configuration.
MG15
The MG15, fitted with 75-round double drum magazines, is mounted in German bunkers as a light anti-aircraft and anti-personnel weapon, and on the tailgunner seat of the Ju 87B-2 "Stuka".
MG17
The MG17 is mounted on Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter planes and Junkers Ju 87 "Stukas".
MG81Z
The dual MG81Z is seen mounted on an anti-aircraft stand in the Mareth Line map, and also seen mounted on the tailgunner seat of the Ju 87D "Stuka".
ZB-53/Besa
The ZB-53 is coaxially and hull-mounted on the Czech-turned-German Panzer 38(t) and hull-mounted on the Marder III tank destroyer under the designation of MG37(t). Its British-made variant, the Besa, appears pintle and coaxially-mounted on most British-made armoured vehicles.
MG131
The MG131 machine gun is mounted on the German Fw 190A-8 fighter plane.
Breda Modello 37
The Breda Modello 37 can be seen tripod mounted in-game, and can be deployed via an "Easter egg" tripod kit. It is also bipod-mounted in Italian machine gun nests, and on the Camionetta 42 "Sahariana" scout car.
Breda Modello 38
The Breda Modello 38 is mounted coaxially on the Carro Armato L6/40 light tank and Fiat M11/39 and Carro Armato M13/40 medium tanks used by the Italian faction.
Breda-SAFAT
The Breda-SAFAT machine gun is mounted on the Italian Macchi C.200 "Saetta" and Macchi C.202 "Folgore" fighters.
Launchers
M1 Rifle Grenade Launcher
The M1 Rifle Grenade Launcher can be mounted on the M1903A1 and A3 Springfields used by US engineers and grenadiers. Depending on the map, it can fire either anti-tank or Mk 2 hand grenades. Note that Forgotten Hope 2 actually depicts the correct procedure for using a rifle grenade: loading a blank round in the chamber before firing.
M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher
The M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher can be mounted on the M1 Garand. Depending on the map, it can fire Mk 2 hand grenades on an M1A2 rifle grenade adapter or M9A1 anti-tank grenades, although the latter are much rarer. The game accurately depicts the rifle losing its semi-auto functionality with the launcher attached, with the player character cycling the bolt after every shot both to load a blank and to cock it.
Lee-Enfield cup grenade discharger
The Lee-Enfield cup grenade discharger can be mounted on the Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*. It only fires anti-tank grenades.
Viven-Bessières rifle grenade launcher
The Viven-Bessières Rifle Grenade Launcher appears in-game as the French grenade launcher of choice, referred to as Tromblon VB. Depending on the map and the belligerent unit, it can be fitted onto every French service rifle - on the MAS-36, the Lebel or the Berthier M16.
Gewehrgranatengerät
The Gewehrgranatengerät can be mounted onto the Karabiner 98k on most maps. Depending on the map, it can be loaded with a Gewehr-Sprenggranate (standard anti-personnel grenade) or a Gross Gewehr-Panzergranate (shaped charge anti-armor grenade).
Gewehr-Granatpatrone 40
The Gewehr-Granatpatrone 40 was added in v2.64 Compagnons and appears as the Fallschirmjägers' main grenade launcher in maps set before 1943, such as Crete and Medjez El Bab.
M1 "Bazooka"
The M1 "Bazooka" is used by the US faction in the Tunisian campaign, and the US-equipped Free French faction on La Hardt Forest.
M1A1 "Bazooka"
The M1A1 "Bazooka" replaces the M1 for the maps set in Normandy.
M9A1 "Bazooka"
The M9A1 "Bazooka" is used by the US faction on most maps set during the Battle of the Bulge.
M1A1 Flamethrower
The M1A1 Flamethrower is only found as a pick-up kit for the US faction in a handful of maps, namely Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Brest, Operation Cobra, Operation Lüttich and Vossenack. It fires a continuous stream of flame that will hurt anyone who gets in its way. However, it will overheat very quickly.
PIAT
The PIAT is used by the British and Canadian factions in Normandy.
Faustpatrone
As of v2.6, the Faustpatrone or Panzerfaust 30 klein is only available to the Germans on the map Lenino. It is a very light close-range disposable launcher.
Panzerfaust 30
The Panzerfaust 30 is, going off by the numbers, the most common anti-tank weapon used by the German faction. It has the same range as the Faustpatrone, but it is a little more powerful owing to its larger size and warhead. The Finnish also use Panzerfäuste bought from Germany, and the Soviets start using them in their 1945 offensives, as seen on the map Seelow Heights, and as recommended by Georgiy Zhukov himself in real life.
Panzerfaust 60/100
The Panzerfaust 60 is also used by the German faction as an anti-tank weapon, but it is much less common than the Panzerfaust 30, being only found in maps set beginning in mid-to-late 1944. Meanwhile, the Panzerfaust 100 is even rarer, found only as a pick-up kit in maps set beginning in late 1944. As can be deduced, both of them are more powerful and have more range than their previous iterations.
RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck"
The RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" is seen in many maps as a pick-up weapon for the Germans and Finnish, who actually received many of them from Germany in 1944.
Luftfaust
The Luftfaust, also known as the Fliegerfaust B, is an unguided anti-aircraft launcher only found as a pick-up kit for the Germans in Seelow Heights. Little is known about the Luftfaust, but it is acknowledged that around 80 launchers were trialed by a unit in Saarbrücken, and there is a photograph of three discarded Luftfaust launchers lying in the rubble of the Hotel Adlon during the 1945 Battle of Berlin. So, its use at the Seelow Heights is not too farfetched.
Emplaced Launchers
M1 Mortar
The M1 Mortar is used by the American faction, firing both HE and smoke rounds. It can be found in fixed emplacements. An "Easter egg" mortar can be carried and deployed on the battlefield for better range.
37 mm AT Gun M3
The 37 mm AT Gun M3 is the only fixed anti-tank gun used by the US Army faction in Sidi Bou Zid. It also appears as the main gun of the M3 Stuart light tank and the M8 and Staghound armored cars, and as a turret-mounted gun for the M3 Lee.
76mm M5 AT Gun
The 76mm M5 AT Gun is used by the US Army on some maps in Europe, namely Ramelle-Neuville, Operation Lüttich, Bastogne and Eppeldorf.
3-inch M1918
The 3-inch gun M1918, in its M7 variant, appears as the main armament of the M10 "Wolverine".
75mm M2
The 75mm M2-M6 cannon appears as the main armament of several American vehicles: the M4A1, M4A2, M4A3 and M4A3E2 Shermans, the M3 Lee (in its M3 variant), and the M24 "Chaffee" (in its M6 variant).
76mm M1
The 76mm M1 cannon appears as the main armament of the M4A1(76), M4A3(76) and M4A3E2(76) Shermans, as well as the M18 "Hellcat" tank destroyer.
90mm M3
The 90mm M3 gun appears as the main armament of the M36 and M36B1 "Jackson" tank destroyers.
105mm M2A1 Howitzer
The 105mm M2A1 is the main howitzer used by the US Army faction, regardless of the theatre of war, and also by the Free French on La Hardt Forest. It also appears mounted on the T19 HMC used by the US Army in Sidi Bou Zid, the M7 "Priest", which appears in Saint-Lô and Vossenack, and the M4A3(105) Sherman, featured in Operation Cobra.
T34 Calliope
The map Meuse River features a unique Willys MB jeep fitted with a T34 Calliope multiple rocket launcher. Although the Calliope was designed for the M4 Sherman tank, a 7th Army Ordnance officer modified at least one Willys MB jeep so it could fire rockets in real life. This rocket launcher saw limited service towards the end of the war, beginning in the Battle of the Bulge.
Ordnance ML 3-inch Mortar
The Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar is used by the Commonwealth factions, firing both HE and smoke rounds. It can be found in fixed emplacements or deployed on the battlefield.
Bofors 40mm
The Bofors 40mm is used by the US Army, Commonwealth, Soviet and Finnish factions as a fixed anti-air gun. It can also appear mounted on the AEC Mk I "Deacon".
Oerlikon 20mm
The Oerlikon 20mm Cannon, in its Polsten version, appears dual-mounted on the turret of the Centaur AA Mk II tank used by the Canadian Army.
Ordnance QF 2-pounder
The Ordnance QF 2-pounder appears as one of the main anti-tank guns used by the Commonwealth factions in the Mediterranean theatre of war. It also appears mounted on the Daimler Mk I armoured car, and the Cruiser Mk IV, Crusader Mk I, Matilda Mk II, Valentine Mk II tanks.
Ordnance QF 6-pounder
The Ordnance QF 6-pounder appears in Forgotten Hope 2 in two different versions - the Mk II is used by the Commonwealth factions in several North African maps, whilst the Mk IV, fitted with a muzzle brake, is used by the Commonwealth, the US Army (under the "57mm M1" designation) and the 1944-era Free French as their main anti-tank gun on the Western front. The 6-pounder also appears as the main armament of the Crusader Mk III and Churchill Mk III tanks.
Ordnance QF 75 mm
The Ordnance QF 75 mm gun appears as the main armament of the Cromwell Mk IV, Churchill Mk IV(75) and Churchill Crocodile tanks.
Ordnance QF 17-pounder
The Ordnance QF 17-pounder appears mounted on the Sherman Firefly medium tank and the Achilles tank destroyer.
Ordnance QF 25-pounder
The Ordnance QF 25-pounder is the Commonwealth's main howitzer. It appears in two versions - the Mk II, used in the Mediterranean theatre of war, and the Mk IV, fitted with a muzzle brake and used on the Western front. It also appears as the main armament of the Bishop howitzer used by the British.
Ordnance QF 95 mm
The Ordnance QF 95 mm howitzer appears as the main armament of the Cromwell Mk VI and Centaur Mk IV tanks.
290mm Petard
The 290mm Petard spigot mortar appears as the main armament of the Churchill AVRE tank.
Hispano-Suiza HS.404
The Hispano-Suiza HS.404 is mounted on the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC, the Spitfire, the Type 156 Beaufighter, the Hawker Typhoon and the Morane-Saulnier M.S.406.
Vickers S
The Vickers S cannon is mounted on the Hawker Hurricane Mk IID.
Brandt Mle 27/31
The Brandt Mle 27/31 appears as the main mortar of the French faction. It can be found in fixed emplacements or can be picked up and deployed as an "Easter egg" kit.
Hotchkiss 25 mm Mle 1934
The 25 mm Hotchkiss Anti-Tank Gun Mle 1934 appears as France's only emplaced anti-tank gun in 1940. It also appears as the main armament of the AMD Panhard 35 armored car.
37 mm Puteaux SA 1918
The 37 mm Puteaux SA 1918 appears as the main armament of the French Hotchkiss H-35 light tank.
47 mm SA 35
The 47 mm SA 35 appears as the main armament of the Somua S35 medium tank and turret-mounted on the Char B1 bis heavy tank.
25 mm Hotchkiss Anti-Aircraft Gun Mle 1939
The 25 mm Hotchkiss Anti-Aircraft Gun Mle 1939 appears as France's only emplaced anti-aircraft gun in 1940.
75mm Mle 1897
The late 19th-century Canon de 75 Mle 1897, in its modernized M38 variant, is France's main and only howitzer in the current version of the game. However, the original Mle 1897 was added in v2.64 Compagnons, but it is currently only used by the Germans on La Hardt Forest as second-line artillery (designated FK 231(f)). Its M1897A4 variant is also seen mounted on US Army M3 Gun Motor Carriages (GMC) in Sidi Bou Zid, and will be featured as an anti-tank emplacement for Free French forces fighting in Africa, with a cut-down shield.
75 mm ABS SA 35
The 75 mm ABS SA 53 howitzer appears hull-mounted on the French Char B1 bis heavy tank.
PM-37 Mortar
The PM-37 Mortar appears as the main mortar of the Soviet and Polish factions. It can be found in fixed emplacements or can be picked up and deployed as an "Easter egg" kit.
PM-43 Mortar
The 120mm PM-43 Mortar only appears as a fixed mortar for the Soviets on the map Ogledow. Unlike the BM-37, it cannot be manually deployed.
45mm M1932 (19-K) AT Gun
The 45mm M1932 (19-K) AT Gun appears in its tank-mounted 20-K model as the main armament of the T-26 light tank and the upcoming BT-7 cruiser tank.
45mm M1937 (53-K) AT Gun
The 45 mm anti-tank gun M1937 (53-K) is one of several anti-tank guns used by the Soviets, namely at Motovskiy Bay and Tali, and also by the Finns, as the 45 PstK/37.
45 mm M1942 (M-42) AT Gun
The 45 mm anti-tank gun M1942 (M-42) is used by the Soviets in Ogledow and the Polish in Lenino.
57 mm anti-tank gun M1941 (ZiS-2)
The 57 mm anti-tank gun M1941 (ZiS-2) is used by the Soviets on Dukla Pass and Ogledow.
76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3)
The 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) is the most common anti-tank weapon fielded by the Soviets. The Germans use captured ZiS-3s on the map Arad. It also appears as the main armament of the SU-76M and upcoming SU-76 tank destroyers.
76 mm tank gun M1940 F-34
The 76 mm M1940 F-34 is the main armament of the early T-34 tanks. A modified version, the ZiS-5, appears mounted on the KV-1 and KV-1S tanks.
85 mm air defense gun M1939 (52-K)
The 85 mm air defense gun M1939 (52-K) appears as the main armament of the T-34-85 tank.
122 mm field gun M1931/37 (A-19)
The 122 mm field gun M1931/37 (A-19) appears as the main armament of the ISU-122 assault gun and the IS-2 heavy tank.
122mm M1938 (M-30) Howitzer
The 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) is the main howitzer used by the Soviet and Polish factions in-game. The Finnish also use M-30s, captured from the Red Army (41 in total in real life, mostly captured in 1941).
152 mm howitzer-gun M1937 (ML-20)
The 152 mm howitzer-gun M1937 (ML-20) appears as the main armament of the SU-152 and ISU-152 assault guns.
ShVAK-20
The ShVAK-20 is mounted on the Soviet Lavochkin La-5FN fighter plane and the T-60 light tank.
VYa-23
The VYa-23 is the main weapon of the Soviet Il-2 "Sturmovik" light bomber.
BM-13 "Katyusha"
The BM-13 "Katyusha" can be seen mounted on Studebaker US6 trucks, which are used by the Soviet and Polish militaries in-game as their standard self-propelled artillery.
Granatwerfer 34
The Granatwerfer 34 Mortar is used by the German and Italian factions, firing both HE and smoke rounds. It can be found in fixed emplacements or deployed on the battlefield to improve range.
2cm Flak 38
The 2cm FlaK 38 is the main anti-air weapon used by the Wehrmacht faction in maps set in the Mediterranean theatre of war as well as Lenino. It is mostly seen as a fixed emplacement, but it can be seen mounted on the bed of the Opel Blitz truck and on a Sd.Ah 51 trailer that can be moved around on certain maps set on the Western front, such as Ramelle-Neuville.
2cm Flakvierling 38
The Flakvierling 38, essentially an anti-aircraft gun composed of four Flak 38 guns, appears on most vehicle-oriented maps in the game, even some in North Africa, beginning in mid-1942. As well as in a fixed turret, it appears mounted on the Sd. Kfz. 7/1 half-track and the Flakpanzer IV "Wirbelwind".
2 cm KwK 30
The 2cm KwK 30, the vehicle-mounted version of the Flak 30, serves as the main armament of the Panzer II tank, and the Sd. Kfz. 222 and 231 recon vehicles.
3.7 cm ÚV vz. 38
The Czech ÚV vz. 38, known in German service as the KwK 38(t), appears as the main armament of the Panzer 38(t) tank.
4.7 cm KPÚV vz. 38
The Czech 4.7 cm KPÚV vz. 38, known in German service as the 4.7 cm PaK (t), appears as the main armament of the Panzerjäger I tank destroyer, added in v2.64 Compagnons.
8.8 cm KwK 36
The 8.8 cm KwK 36 appears as the main armament of the Panzer VI "Tiger" heavy tanks.
7.5 cm KwK 37
The 7.5 cm KwK 37 appears as the main armament of the Panzer III Ausf. N and Panzer IV Ausf. D-F medium tanks.
5 cm KwK 38
The 5 cm KwK 38 appears as the main armament of the early-war Panzer III Ausf. J medium tank.
5 cm KwK 39
The 5 cm KwK 39 appears as the main armament of the Panzer III Ausf. J-M medium tanks and the Sd. Kfz. 134/2 "Puma", but it can be seen and used as a fixed independent cannon during the Normandy landings, namely at Omaha Beach, Pegasus Bridge and Port-en-Bessin.
7.5 cm KwK 42
The 7.5 cm KwK 42 appears as the main armament of the German Panther medium tank and the Panzer IV/70 tank destroyer.
Solothurn S-18/1000
The Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle is only ever seen mounted on the turret of the Italian AS.42 "Sahariana" scout car found on the Mareth Line map. It fires the same HE rounds fired by other 20mm platforms such as the Flak 38 or the Panzer II. It incorrectly holds 20 rounds in a magazine instead of the proper 10.
3.7cm Pak 35/36
The 3.7 cm Pak 35/36 is used by the Germans in generally very early-war maps (roughly 1940-1941), either as a fixed mount, a wheeled mount, or mounted on the Sd.Kfz. 251/10 half-track. It can also be used during the landings at Omaha and Gold Beach, albeit fitted with a Stielgranate 41 shaped charge. Additionally, it is used by the Finnish faction. Its tank-mounted variant, the 3.7 cm KwK 36, appears as the main armament of the Panzer III Ausf. E-F tanks.
5cm Pak 38
The 5 cm Pak 38 appears as one of the more common German anti-tank cannons, featured in a wide variety of maps and theatres.
7.5 cm Pak 39
The 7.5 cm Pak 39 appears as the main armament of the Jagdpanzer 38(t) and Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyers.
7.5cm Pak 40
The 7.5 cm Pak 40 is by far the most common anti-tank cannon employed by the German and Finnish factions, appearing in virtually every single map after 1943. It also appears mounted on the Marder I and Marder III Ausf. M tank destroyers. Its tank-mounted variant, the KwK 40, appears as the main armament of the Panzer IV Ausf. F2-H tanks. Its assault gun variant, the StuK 40, appears as the main armament of the StuG III and IV tank destroyers.
8.8 cm Pak 43
The 8.8 cm Pak 43 appears as the main armament of the Panzerjäger Tiger(P) "Elefant" tank destroyer. Its tank-mounted variant, the KwK 43, appears as the main armament of the Panzer VI Ausf B. "Tiger II" heavy tank and the Jagdpanther tank destroyer.
7.5 cm Pak 97/38
The 7.5 cm Pak 97/38, essentially a French 75mm modèle 1897 mounted on a Pak 38 carriage, appears as a rare anti-tank gun for German and Finnish forces, and will also be used by the upcoming Italian Army in Russia.
7.62 cm Pak 36(r)
The Pak 36(r), a German adaptation of the Soviet 76 mm divisional gun M1936 (F-22), appears as the main armament of the Marder III tank destroyer.
8.8cm Flak 18
The 8.8cm Flak 18 is probably the most ubiquitous German fixed cannon in the game, featured in a vast array of maps. It is notable for functioning both as an anti-aircraft and an anti-tank weapon. To fulfill its anti-aircraft purpose, it can fire time-fused HE shells.
10.5cm leFH 18
The 10.5 cm leichte FeldHaubitze 18 is the main howitzer used by the German faction. It also appears as the main armament of the StuH 42 assault gun and the Sd. Kfz. 124 "Wespe" self-propelled howitzer.
15 cm sIG 33
Added in v2.6, the immensely powerful 15 cm sIG 33 only appears in the map Stonne for the German faction.
15 cm StuH 43/1
The StuH 43/1 appears as the main armament of the Sturmpanzer IV assault gun.
Canon de 155mm GPF
Four French Canons de 155 Grande Puissance Filloux (GPF) appear as props on Pointe du Hoc. They cannot be manned, and they act as objectives for the US Rangers to destroy upon capturing all objectives. They also appear as props on the map Stonne.
Nebelwerfer 41
The 15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 appears as the main rocket artillery launcher used by the German faction on several maps.
28/32cm Schweres Wurfgerät 40
The Schweres Wurfgerät 40 is a relatively rare rocket artillery launcher used by the Germans. As fixed artillery, it is very rare, being only found on Ogledow and Vossenack. However, it sees more use mounted upon other vehicles, such as Sd.Kfz. 251/1 II "Stuka zu Fuß" half-tracks or captured Renault UE armoured vehicles.
MG FF cannon
The MG FF cannon is mounted on the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 fighter.
MG 151/20 cannon
The MG 151 cannon is mounted on the German Bf 109F-4, Bf 109G-2 and Fw 190A-8 fighter planes.
3.7cm Bordkanone
The Bordkanone 3,7 appears mounted under the wings of the Ju 87G-1 "Stuka" bomber found on the map Lenino.
Breda Modello 35
The Breda Modello 35 appears as Italy's main anti-aircraft cannon, either fixed or mounted on Fiat 626 trucks. It is also the main armament of the Carro Armato L6/40. Seemingly captured models are also used by the British on some North African maps, and can appear mounted on Chevy 30WCT trucks.
Cannone da 37/40
The Cannone da 37/40 appears mounted on the Fiat M11/39 in a hull configuration.
Cannone da 47/32
The Cannone da 47/32 M35 appears as Italy's only anti-tank cannon. It is also the main armament of the Carro Armato M13/40 and Semovente da 47/32 armoured vehicles.
Cannone da 105/28
The Cannone da 105/28 acts as Italy's howitzer.
Obice da 75/18 modello 34
The Obice da 75/18 modello 34 appears as the main armament of the Semovente da 75/18 assault gun.
Hand Grenades
Mk 2 hand grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade "Pineapple" appears in-game as the US Army and 1944-era Free French forces' main fragmentation hand grenade. One very interesting thing of note is that the US Army in Sidi Bou Zid is actually issued fully yellow Mk 2 grenades; this is accurate - Mk 2 grenades started being painted green after 1943.
MK3A1 offensive hand grenade
The MK3 offensive hand grenade is rarely used by the US Army assault kit as an offensive hand grenade.
AN/M8 HC smoke grenade
The AN/M8 HC smoke grenade appears as the main smoke grenade for the US Army and 1944-era Free French forces, mostly used by recon units and NCOs.
AN/M14 incendiary grenade
The AN/M14 incendiary grenade is only issued to US Army Ranger engineers landing at Pointe du Hoc. They are used to destroy the 155cm GPF cannons found inland.
Mills Bomb
The No. 36M "Mills" grenade appears as the Commonwealth factions' (United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada) main fragmentation hand grenade. It is also more rarely used by Free French forces in North Africa.
No. 69 High-Explosive Grenade
The No. 69 High-Explosive Grenade is used by the British and Canadian factions in Normandy, mostly by the latter. It has a smaller blast radius than the Mills Bomb, and explodes on impact.
No. 73 Grenade
The No. 73 Grenade is very rarely seen as a usable anti-tank grenade in pick-up Commonwealth anti-tank and commando kits in the Mediterranean theatre of war. It has a very short throw distance, but it creates a massive explosion when it hits its target.
No. 74 ST Grenade
The No. 74 ST Grenade appears as the main anti-tank grenade of the Commonwealth and Free French factions in the Mediterranean theatre of war, being issued to all anti-tank soldiers. It gets stuck on any surface when thrown.
Mk-II No. 75 Hawkins Grenade/Mine
The No. 75 "Hawkins" grenade appears as a very rare anti-tank grenade. It is mostly found in uniquely scarce anti-tank kits from both Britain and the US Army. Only on the Mareth Line map is the No. 75 "Hawkins" actually issued to the anti-tank kit. In-game, it functions both as an anti-tank grenade and an anti-tank mine - one can throw it at the ground and any vehicle that drives over it will be destroyed, but it can also be thrown directly at a vehicle to destroy it straight away.
No. 77 Smoke Grenade
The No. 77 Smoke Grenade is the main smoke grenade used by all Commonwealth factions, regardless of the theatre of war. It's also used by the Polish Army in the West. Mimicking its real-life characteristics, it doubles as a smoke grenade and a white phosphorus grenade, damaging anyone caught in its impact radius.
F1 hand grenade
The F1 hand grenade with a Mle 1916 "Billant" fuse is used by French grenadiers in Stonne and La Horgne.
OF-15 hand grenade
The OF-15 hand grenade is used by French riflemen in Stonne and La Horgne.
OF 37 hand grenade
The OF 37 hand grenade with a Mle 1935 fuse is exclusively used by French riflemen in the map Flavion.
DF 37 hand grenade
The DF 37 hand grenade with a Mle 1935 fuse is exclusively used by French grenadiers in the map Flavion.
Grenade fumigène Mle 1916
The Mle 1916 smoke grenade is the universal smoke grenade used by all French forces.
Improvised grenade
Improvised grenades made from tin cans filled with dynamite will be accurately depicted as the "standard" hand grenades of the Norwegian Army, since they disregarded their grenade program in the 1920s and had minuscule amounts of grenades in service, so most units had to improvise.
Røkboks M/28
The Røkboks M/28 smoke candle has been confirmed as the Norwegian military's standard smoke grenade.
RGD-33 stick grenade
The RGD-33 stick grenade is one of two Soviet/Polish standard hand grenades, this one being mostly issued to assault units.
RG-42 hand grenade
The RG-42 hand grenade was added in v2.64 Compagnons and replaces the Soviet RGD-33 on late-war maps.
F-1 hand grenade
The F-1 hand grenade is the other Soviet/Polish standard hand grenade, mostly issued to riflemen.
RPG-40 anti-tank grenade
The RPG-40 anti-tank grenade appears as one of two anti-tank grenades for the Soviets in-game, alongside the newer RPG-43.
RPG-43 anti-tank grenade
The RPG-43 Anti-tank Grenade appears as one of two anti-tank grenades for the Soviets and Poles in-game, alongside the older RPG-40.
RDG-1 smoke grenade
The RDG-1 smoke grenade appears as the standard smoke grenade of the Soviet and Polish factions in-game.
Varsikranaatti M/32
The Varsikranaatti M/32, a Finnish copy of the Model 17 Stielhandgranate, is the main hand grenade used by Finnish riflemen.
Varsisavukäsikranaatti M/43
The Varsisavukäsikranaatti M/43 (essentially a smoke version of the Varsikranaatti M/32) is Finland's smoke grenade of choice, replacing the German Nebelhandgranate from previous versions of the game.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is Germany's standard hand grenade, used by all riflemen until well into 1944. Additionally, it is issued to assaulters in the 1940 time period and Sturmgewehr-wielding units. It has also been confirmed that Norwegian units coming in a future update will use captured Stielhandgranaten due to their real-life lack of hand grenades.
Geballte Ladung
A bundle of six Model 24 Stielhandgranaten, known as the "Geballte Ladung", is only issued to German anti-tank soldiers in 1940 France, but it can also be found in rare pick-up German commando kits in North Africa, and more rarely in post-D-Day France. It rather evidently has a much bigger blast radius than the standard Stielhandgranate.
Model 43 Stielhandgranate
The Model 43 Stielhandgranate fitted with a fragmentation sleeve appears as the hand grenade issued to most German riflemen beginning in mid-1944.
Model 39 Eihandgranate
The Model 39 Eihandgranate is issued to all German Maschinenpistole-wielding assault units post-1940 France, regardless of the map or theatre, and also to some riflemen.
Nebelhandgranate 39
The Nebelhandgranate 39, the smoke-producing version of the Model 24 Stielhandgranate, appears as Germany's standard smoke grenade until roughly 1944.
Model 42 Nebeleihandgranate
The Model 42 Nebeleihandgranate replaces the Nebelhandgranate 39 as Germany's standard smoke grenade beginning in 1944.
OTO Mod. 35
The OTO Mod. 35 is issued to Italian assault units. It explodes on impact.
SRCM Mod. 35
Added in v2.6, the SRCM Mod. 35 is issued to Italian riflemen. It explodes on impact.
SRCM Mod. 35 FI
Added in v2.6, the SRCM Mod. 35 FI is Italy's standard smoke grenade, replacing the German Nebelhandgranate from previous versions of the game. It explodes and deals damage on impact.
Type L anti-tank grenade
The Type L anti-tank grenade is used by Italian anti-tank soldiers.
Munakäsikranaatti M/32
The Munakäsikranaatti M/32 (essentially just a mortar shell turned into a hand grenade) is featured as an uncommon hand grenade for the Finns, only appearing in pick-up assault kits. It appears in two versions - a droplet-shaped version and a less common oval-shaped one.
Munakäsikranaatti M/41
The Munakäsikranaatti M/41 is featured as the standard hand grenade of Finnish assault units.
Mines & Explosives
M2A3 anti-personnel mine
The anti-personnel M2A3 mine is the US Army and 1944-era Free France's anti-personnel mine of choice. Anti-personnel mines in Forgotten Hope 2 are issued to engineers, and they need to be deployed prone.
M1A1 anti-tank mine
The M1A1 anti-tank mine appears as the US Army's and 1944-era Free France's standard anti-tank mine. However, it appears very rarely, since US Army engineers are issued TNT charges on most maps. Engineer kits with anti-tank mines can be found as "Easter egg" pick-up kits.
M1A1 Bangalore Torpedo
M1A1 Bangalore Torpedos are issued to the US Army engineers landing at Omaha Beach. They are used to blow up the seawall and move inland.
Composition B
Composition B charges are issued to most US Army engineers. You are given many charges owing to their relatively weak blast radius.
Mk II anti-personnel mine
The Mk II anti-personnel mine is used by all Commonwealth factions.
Mk V anti-tank mine
The Mk V anti-tank mine is used by Commonwealth engineers in the Mediterranean theatre of war.
Satchel charge
Satchel charges are used by British, Canadian, French and Soviet engineers. They create a huge explosion.
Mle 1936 Mine
The Mle 1936 anti-tank mine is France's standard anti-tank mine.
Mle 1939 AP Mine
The Mle 1939 AP mine is France's standard anti-personnel mine.
Grenade Antichar Mle 1918
The Grenade Antichar Mle 1918 is featured as a rare anti-tank explosive for France, appearing in some pick-up kits.
Dynamite bundle
Improvised dynamite bundles have been confirmed to appear in Forgotten Hope 2 in a future update, used by the Norwegian military.
Petrol bomb
Improvised petrol bombs are mainly available in an "Easter egg" pick-up kit popularly known amongst the community as the "angry farmer kit", which includes two petrol bombs, a pitchfork and the player's fists, that can be found on several maps in the game. Besides, it is also found in the Mannlicher-Schonauer pick-up kit and in a rare pick-up kit for US forces on Ramelle-Neuville, as a reference to the petrol bombs used by the 101st Airborne during the climactic battle of Saving Private Ryan. Petrol bombs have also been confirmed to be used by the upcoming Norwegian military, nicknamed "Hitler cocktails" as a play on the Finnish "Molotov cocktail" nickname.
POMZ-2 anti-personnel mine
The POMZ-2 anti-personnel mine is the anti-personnel mine used by the Soviet Union and Poland.
TM-35 anti-tank mine
The TM-35 is issued to some Soviet and Polish engineers.
S-Mine
The S-Mine is Germany and Finland's anti-personnel mine of choice. Unfortunately, due to engine limitations, Forgotten Hope 2 does not depict the body of the mine thrusting itself vertically in the air when activated.
Tellermine 35
The Tellermine 35 is used by German and Italian engineers in the Mediterranean theatre of war.
Tellermine 43
The Tellermine 43 is used by some German engineers on some maps set after 1943.
3kg Sprengbüchse
A 3kg Sprengbüchse, also known as a 3kg Geballte Ladung, is issued to German anti-tank soldiers in North Africa and most engineers in Europe.
Hafthohlladung
The Hafthohlladung is one of the rarer German anti-tank weapons in the game, used only on some maps set in 1942-1944. It is properly depicted as a magnetic anti-tank weapon - when thrown, it will get stuck onto a vehicle and explode shortly after.
B4 anti-personnel mine
The B4 anti-personnel mine is Italy's anti-personnel mine.
Kasapanos Explosive Charge
Finnish improvised "Kasapanos" 4kg explosive charges are used by Finnish engineers in-game.
Laatikkomiina M/43
The Finnish Laatikkomiina M/43, added in v2.64 Compagnons, appears as the main anti-personnel mine of Finnish forces in Forgotten Hope 2, replacing the German S-Mine from previous versions of the game.