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| − | '''The following | + | ''BAT*21'' is a 1988 Vietnam War film that depicts the events surrounding the shootdown and rescue of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton ([[Gene Hackman]]). |
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| + | '''The following weapons were used in the movie BAT*21:''' | ||
[[Image:BAT21.jpg|275px|thumb|right|BAT*21 (1988)]]__TOC__<br clear=all> | [[Image:BAT21.jpg|275px|thumb|right|BAT*21 (1988)]]__TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
| − | + | Seen primarily in the hands of Captain Bartholomew Clark ([[Danny Glover]]) when he flies a helicopter to rescue Hambleton. Also seen fired by US helicopter crewman during the failed rescue attempt. | |
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|475px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|475px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:BAT21 012.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Clark carries an M16A1 as he and Hambleton attempt to evade an oncoming air strike.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 013.JPG|thumb|500px|none|A helicopter crewman is seen carrying an M16A1 in the UH-1C.]] | ||
==M60 machine gun== | ==M60 machine gun== | ||
| − | Used by the S-61 Sea King door gunner during the | + | Used by the S-61 Sea King door gunner during the failed rescue attempt as well as NVA forces in their attempt to shoot down the search and rescue helicopters. |
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:BAT21 005.JPG|thumb|500px|none|A doorgunner opens fire with the M60.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 007.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Another shot of the Sea King doorgunner.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 004.JPG|thumb|500px|none|NVA forces try to shoot down the Sea King with an M60.]] | ||
==Chinese Type 56 assault rifle== | ==Chinese Type 56 assault rifle== | ||
| + | NVA forces are seen throughout the film carrying the Norinco Type 56 standing in for the AK-47. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:BAT21 008.JPG|thumb|500px|none|NVA forces with their Type 56 rifles fire at the SAR helicopters.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 009.JPG|thumb|500px|none|NVA forces hold their Type 56 rifles on Carver ([[David Marshall Grant]]) and his co-pilot.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 011.JPG|thumb|500px|none|An NVA soldier hold his Type 56 rifle on Carver ([[David Marshall Grant]]).]] | ||
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| + | ==Makarov PM== | ||
| + | An NVA officer is seen with the Makarov during the failed rescue attempt. | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 010.JPG|thumb|500px|none|A Makarov PM is seen being held on Carver.]] | ||
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| + | ==Browning M2 HB== | ||
| + | NVA forces are seen using a Browning M2 while attempting to shoot down the rescue helicopters. | ||
| + | [[Image:BAT21 006.JPG|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 02:41, 15 September 2009
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BAT*21 is a 1988 Vietnam War film that depicts the events surrounding the shootdown and rescue of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman).
The following weapons were used in the movie BAT*21:
M1911A1
Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman) uses the 1911A1 as his main weapon when he is shot down. He also has to use it to kill a Vietnamese Peasant in self defense.
M16A1
Seen primarily in the hands of Captain Bartholomew Clark (Danny Glover) when he flies a helicopter to rescue Hambleton. Also seen fired by US helicopter crewman during the failed rescue attempt.
M60 machine gun
Used by the S-61 Sea King door gunner during the failed rescue attempt as well as NVA forces in their attempt to shoot down the search and rescue helicopters.
Chinese Type 56 assault rifle
NVA forces are seen throughout the film carrying the Norinco Type 56 standing in for the AK-47.
Makarov PM
An NVA officer is seen with the Makarov during the failed rescue attempt.
Browning M2 HB
NVA forces are seen using a Browning M2 while attempting to shoot down the rescue helicopters.
