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‎ (Airwolf (1984-1986)

Airwolf was a television action series that aired for three seasons on CBS from 1984 to 1986 and then for one on the USA Network. For its first three seasons, the series starred Jan-Michael Vincent as Stringfellow Hawke, a Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot who is asked by the Firm, a covert US government agency, to recover a top secret military attack helicopter known as Airwolf that has fallen into hostile hands. Upon the recovery, Stringfellow flies Airwolf on missions for the Firm, in exchange for the agency's search for his brother, who went MIA in Vietnam. The series was created by Donald Bellisario (who is known for creating such series as Magnum P.I., JAG, and NCIS) and co-starred Ernest Borgnine, Jean Bruce Scott, and Alex Cord.

The following weapons were featured in the television series Airwolf:


Guns of Airwolf

According to the computer readout seen during Season 1, Airwolf's offensive weapons include 40mm Cannons and .50 caliber Chain Guns mounted on each side in addition to its rocket pods. The machine guns were shown to have telescoping barrels, which allowed them to be stowed away when the helicopter configured itself to fly supersonic.

Closeup of the Guns mounted on Airwolf. The big cannon underneath was supposed to be a 40mm cannon, while the two above were 50 caliber.
Airwolf's computer readout describing its weaponry.

Handguns

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is the primary sidearm of Dominic Santini (Ernest Borgnine) and Stringfellow Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent) during Season 1. Both Archangel (Alex Cord) and Caitlin (Jean Bruce Scott) are seen using the handgun as well in the series.

World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
Stringfellow Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent) holds an M1911A1 in Season 1's "Fight Like a Dove".
Dominic Santini (Ernest Borgnine) holds an M1911A1 on the fake Sinjin Hawke in Season 1's "Echoes from the Past".
Archangel (Alex Cord) holds the M1911A1 in Season 2's "Fallen Angel" (S2E7).
Caitlin O’Shannessy (Jean Bruce Scott) uses the M1911A1 in Season 3's "The Horn of Plenty" (S3E1).

Detonics CombatMaster

The stainless Detonics CombatMaster is seen carried by both Stringfellow Hawke and Caitlin O'Shannessy during Seasons 2 and 3.

Detonicscombat-master.jpg

Walther PPK

The Walther PPK is carried by various characters throughout the series.

Walther PPK in 7.65x17mm Auto (.32 ACP)
A Walther PPK is seen in the hands of Sarah Le Bow (Tovah Feldshuh) during the Season 1 episode, "Fight Like A Dove".
A stainless steel Walther PPK is fired by the Cuban colonel in the Season 1 episode "Mad Over Miami".

Nagant M1895

Airwolf's designer Dr. Charles Moffett (David Hemmings) uses a Nagant M1895 to try and destroy Airwolf in the pilot episode.

Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62 x 38mmR
In the pilot episode, Airwolf's designer Dr. Charles Moffett (David Hemmings) holds the Nagant M1895 while hiding out in Libya.
Moffett pulls the hammer back.
Moffett (David Hemmings) uses the Nagant M1895.


Assault Rifles

Valmet M76

The Valmet M76 is seen used by Limbawe forces in the Season 1 episode "And They Are Us."

A Valmet M76 chambered in 5.56mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39 and .308 (7.62x51mm)
The Valmet M76 fired by a Limbawe soldier in the Season 1 episode "And They Are Us."

AKM

The AKM is used throughout the series.

AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm
In the pilot episode, Libyan troops armed with AKM rifles encounter the devastating effects of Airwolf's firepower.

CAR-15

The CAR-15 is used throughout the series, notably Dom as he rescues a young boy stranded in Russia in Season 1's "Daddy's Gone a Hunt'n" (S1E2).

CAR-15Rifle.jpg

M16A1

The M16A1 is used by Hawke and his team as they attempt to rescue POW's in Season 2's "Once a Hero" (S2E10).

M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

Ruger AC556K

Hawke takes a Ruger AC556K off a Libyan soldier and uses it in the pilot episode.

Ruger AC556K - 5.56x45mm
A Ruger AC556K is used by Hawke in the pilot episode.

Heavy Weapons

DShK Machine Gun (M60D Mockup)

An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is seen in Season 1's "Mad Over Miami" (S1E07).

DShK 12.7x109mm on tripod.
The fake DShk Machine Gun right before Airwolf takes it out.

M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun

The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the series, sometimes mocked up to resemble more Soviet Bloc machine guns.

M1919A4 .30 Machine Gun

Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun =

The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is also seen in the series.

Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting

RPG-7

An RPG-7 is seen used by various enemy forces throughout the series, most likely the same mockup used in the film Red Dawn (filmed only a year before the series went into production). In Season 1's "Mad Over Miami" (S1E07), Cuban forces are seen trying to take down Airwolf with one, as it's erroneously identified as an anti-aircraft weapon.

RPG-7 40mm
The RPG mockup seen in the Season 1 episode "Mad Over Miami".

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