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District 9
District 9, abbreviated D-9, is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson. Released August 13, 2009 internationally and August 14, 2009 in North America, the film takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa and is based on Alive In Joburg, a short film by Neill Blomkamp with Sharlto Copley, Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley.
IMFDB would like to thank the film's armorer, Olly Steele, for his contributions to the page.
The following weapons were used in the film District 9:
Vektor CR-21
Multi-National United (MNU) soldiers guarding the District 9 internment camp carry Vektor CR-21 rifles with white stocks and what appear to be Leupold CQ/T optical sights.
CR-21 Prototype "BW-90"
There is also the 1st prototype for the CR21 in the movie for the first time on screen. It is used by the Nigerians and has a lot of dressing draped on it.
This is called the BW90 after Bruce Wentzel who designed it in 1990 - Olly Steele.
Remington 870
MNU guard Thomas (Kenneth Nkosi) uses a Remington 870 with a South African made tactical light during the alien evictions. Another 870 is used by a mercenary during the shootout at MNU headquarters.
FN FAL 50.00
Full-stocked FN FAL rifles, equipped with shell deflectors, wooden furniture, and scopes are carried by snipers aboard the helicopters circling District 9.
FN FAL 50.61
Vektor SS-77
A Vektor SS-77 machine gun is mounted on a helicopter circling District 9.
Heckler & Koch MP5A4/2
Some of the MNU PMCs are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A4/A2 submachine guns.
Remington 870 14 inch barrel
An MNU PMC and the manager at Gunters both arm themselves with some sort of short barreled shotgun fitted with a side saddle.
Vektor R5
Several MNU mercenaries are armed with Vektor R5 carbines, the South African version of the Israeli Galil SAR.
Vektor R6
Throughout much of the final action sequence, Koobus is armed with a Vektor R6, a compact version of the R5 with a 11-inch barrel.
Beretta 92FS
MNU mercenary leader Koobus Venter (David James) carries a Beretta 92FS as his personal sidearm.
Vektor R4/R5 synthetic AK-47 mockup
An Kalashnikov-style rifle of unknown make is used by several mercenaries, with 5.56x45mm magazines, a 45 degree gas block and a shortened barrel. The front sight block is close to the gas block much like the Hungarian AMD-65 rifle, but the weapon differs in having a AK-74 style muzzle brake and black polymer furniture. Closer Inspection of the receiver and magazine show it to be a Vektor R4/R5 mocked up as some kind of AK-47 type rifle.
Heckler & Koch G36C
Some mercenaries are armed with Heckler & Koch G36C rifles when they are searching for Wikus in District 9.
M4A1
Several of the MNU mercenaries are armed with M4A1 carbines, some of which are fitted with M203 grenade launchers.
Armscor BXP
Koobus carries a South African Armscor BXP submachine gun fitted with a red-dot sight during the shootout at MNU headquarters.
Star Model BS/Model Super
A Nigerian gangster threatens Wikus with a Model BS pistol when he goes to see Obesandjo. According to the movie's armorer Olly Steele, the pistol is a Star Model BS, which differs from the Star Model B due to the addition of a magazine safety.
Walther P38
A Nigerian gangster can be seen briefly armed with a Walther P38. The Walther P38 was the standard police sidearm in South Africa before being replaced.
AKM
AKM rifles are commonly seen in District 9, mostly in the hands of the Nigerian gangsters.
Griffon .177 airrifle.
There is a Griffon .177 air-rifle in the cache.
Vektor R4/R5 mocked up as AKM
Several of the Nigerians and a PMC carry a Rifle that at first glance looks like a Norinco Type 84 or an AKM. However closer inspection of the receiver and magazine shows that in all likeliness it is a member of the Vector R4/R5 family made to look like a Type 84/AKM.
Armsel Striker
A Nigerian which is shot by a mercenary after the rebels catch Wikus fires a Armsel Striker shotgun, which according to armorer Olly Steele has a long barrel and was fitted with various extras.
RPK (mockup)
One Nigerian fires what appears to be a RPK light machine gun when the gangsters attack the MNU convoy; Closer inspection of the receiver reveals that it is actually a Vektor R4 mockup.
Beretta 92SB-C
One of the mercenaries holds Christopher prisoner with what appears to be a Beretta 92SB-C shortly before the Casspir they are riding in is attacked by the Nigerians.
GE M134 Minigun
The GE M134 Minigun is used by the Nigerians who have mounted it on a tower, and later by a PMC who commandeers it during the battle.
M249
One mercenary uses an M249 to shoot at the alien mech.
SR9
One mercenary sniper uses a Heckler & Koch SR9 rifle to shoot at the alien mech in the final battle sequence.
Mechem NTW-20
A Mechem NTW-20 is used by a mercenary against the alien mech.
First time ever on a movie. Thanks to DENEL. Olly Steele.
RPG-7
A RPG-7 launcher is used by Koobus in an attempt to attack the alien transport ship as it takes off.
Denel PAW-20
Koobus uses a Denel PAW-20 grenade launcher during the final action sequence to disable the alien mech.
First time ever on a movie. Thanks to DENEL and GEMACO. Olly Steele.
Beretta 92SB
A Beretta 92SB takes the place of Koobus's Beretta 92FS in the climax.
Musgrave Pump Action
A South African Policeman is armed with Musgrave Pump Action shotgun during the news footage of the Armored car robbery.
Flamethrower
Carried by MNU soldiers who burn down an alien hive. Unless proven otherwise, this weapon is probably a fictional model like countless other film productions. In a deleted scene in which Wikus steals an AFV, a canister that is attached to the flamethrower hose and nozzle is thrown from the vehicle before being driven off. The canister appears to be similar to a gas tank, much like that of a propane tank.
