Battlefield 3

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Battlefield 3 (2011)

Battlefield 3 (also known as BF3) is the twelfth installment of the Battlefield series, and direct sequel to Battlefield 2. The game was developed by the Swedish company Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment (DICE) and published by Electronic Arts in 2011 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game is powered by the proprietary Frostbite 2 engine, a further development of the engine used in the Bad Company games.

The following weapons appear in the video game Battlefield 3:

Handguns

Beretta 92SB

The Beretta 92SB, modified to resemble the 93R, can be unlocked as a sidearm in Co-Op requiring a 315,000 Co-Op Score. The weapon has been fitted with the 93R's muzzle brake and foregrip, and uses 20 round magazines.

Beretta 92SB - 9x19mm

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93R in-game render.

Beretta M9

In the beginning of the single-player mission that was shown during gameplay footage, a Marine who is sitting in front of the player has a Beretta M9 pistol holstered to his vest. It can also be seen in the multiplayer footage of E3 that the player is reloading his M9. Another note of interest is that unlike in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Medal of Honor's multiplayer, the M9's magazine has 15 rounds + 1 in the chamber like in reality. An M9 fitted with a suppressor can be seen in the Co-Op trailer. In Multiplayer, Players unlocked additional M9's outfitted with a Tactical Light and a Sound Suppressor separately as they level (rank) up.

Beretta M9 - 9x19mm.

Blackburn holds an M9 at the start of the introductory mission "Semper Fidelis." This is the only time in the entire campaign the player has a sidearm.

Glock 17

The Glock 17 is shown in an official screenshot for the Battlelog. Called "G17C", although it is modeled after a standard Glock 17 as there are no compensator cuts on the top of the slide. It comes standard with a laser sight, while a variant that has both a laser sight and a suppressor is available as a later unlock. It is the only handgun that lets you equip two attachments at a time. Also, all of the US Assault kit soldiers have a G17 in a chest holster in addition to whatever their selected sidearm is, and this G17 does not have a laser.

A Generation 3 Glock 17 - 9x19mm

A dead PLR soldier with a Glock 17 at his side.

Glock 18

The Glock 18 appears as the "G18". It has an extended magazine base that gives it a 19 round capacity. Interestingly enough in the beta, the suppressed Glock 18 is unlocked before the standard unsupressed variant (though this has been fixed in the regular game and the unsuppressed version is unlocked at Rank 30 with the suppressed variant unlocked at 41). Note that the Battlelog picture (seen below) lacks a fire selector, but is actually different than that G17's picture. This is most likely because it is from an early build of the game, as it appears correctly in-game.

Glock 18C (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm. The model in-game is not a "C" model.

G18 in-game render.

MEU(SOC) Pistol

The USMC variant of the M1911, the M-45, can be used if the player is a Battlefield Veteran or a member of the EA Gun Club. It is a standard M1911A1 with a three-hole trigger, commander-style hammer, beavertail grip safety, rubber grips, and uses 8 round magazines. It comes with additional variants that incorporate a Tactical Flashlight or Sound Suppressor.

MEU(SOC) Pistol - .45 ACP

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M-45 in-game render.

MP-412 REX

The MP-412 revolver returns from Bad Company and Bad Company 2 as an unlockable sidearm that can only be unlocked by achieving a 63000 Co-Op Score. Unlike in Bad Company 2, the top break cartridge ejector is seen in full effect actually ejecting spent rounds as opposed to "flicking" them out.

MP-412 REX - .357 Magnum

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MP-412 in-game render.

MP-443 Grach

The MP-443 returns from Bad Company 2, as it's briefly visible in the multiplayer kill list in the "Operation Métro" trailer. It is the Russian faction's sidearm. In Multiplayer you unlock the Tactical Light and Sound Suppressor as you level up instead of by gaining kills with the weapon.

MP-443 Grach - 9x19mm.

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The player reloads an MP-443 in the recent Caspian Border multiplayer trailer.

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Grach MP-443

Taurus Model 44

The Taurus Model 44 appears as an unlockable sidearm, and can be fitted with a scope. Appears as ".44 Magnum", one of the few weapons in game that does not go by its proper name. In campaign mode, the antagonist Solomon uses one as his personal sidearm. In multiplayer, a variant with a PK-A scope is fittingly unlocked at Rank 44.

Taurus Model 44 with 6" barrel - .44 Magnum

Solomon aims his Taurus Model 44 at Blackburn during the introductory level. Visible in the full-sized image is what appears to be an empty speedloader hovering in mid-air behind the weapon, just above Solomon's wrist.

Blackburn soon finds himself getting a closer look at the barrel.

Prior to the start of "Uprising," Solomon is seen aiming his Taurus at an injured Marine.

Submachine Guns

Unlike previous games in the series, SMGs are all-kit unlockables, and not strictly limited to an Engineer/Spec Ops-type class.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

The H&K MP7A1 can be unlocked and used by any kit, and can also be equipped with 40 round magazines, as opposed to the 20 round standard. It must be unlocked in the Co-Op mode, requiring 189,000 Score.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with Zeiss Z-Point red dot sight and 40-round magazine - 4.6x30mm

Dimitri Mayakovsky reloads his MP7A1 during the mission "Comrades." This is the 20-round version; the reload for this magazine actually shows the player character's hand empty, though it only seems to happen in this level.

Heckler & Koch UMP45

A detailed pick-up icon for the Heckler & Koch UMP45 can be seen in GameSpot's recently released Tokyo Game Show gameplay footage. The game correctly depicts the UMP's single/2 round burst/full auto firing modes.

Heckler & Koch UMP45 - .45 ACP

Blackburn holds a UMP45 at the start of "Operation Guillotine."

FN P90 TR

An FN P90 TR (Triple Rail) can be seen in E3 coverage from IGN. It can be used by any kit once unlocked.

FN P90TR - 5.7x28mm

Dimitri Mayakovsky holds a P90TR during the mission "Comrades."

PP-2000

The PP-2000 returns from Bad Company 2, feeling much more realistic this time around, with a more believable firing rate and packing a decent punch per shot, as opposed to the previous game, in which its firing rate was more akin to a Minigun and its power-per-shot around the area of lightly tossing a handful of pebbles at your opponent's face. Comes standard with a 20 round mag, and a 40 round extended mag can be unlocked.

PP-2000 with red dot sight - 9x19mm

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PP-2000

Shotguns

For the first time in a main Battlefield series game (excluding spinoffs like Battlefield Play4Free), shotguns can be iron-sighted, and like the SMGs, can be used in every kit. In addition, DICE made it so that their shotguns have considerable range, unlike most videogames where you have to see the whites of the enemies' eyes for shotguns to be effective.

Armsel Striker

The Armsel Striker is included, identifiable by the winding key on the front of the drum magazine. The weapon is referred to as the "DAO-12" in material advertising the game's pre-order rewards, as it was in Battlefield 2; this stands for "double action only, 12 gauge" and is a description of the weapon rather than a correct name for it. The name was kept as an homage to Battlefield 2. The weapon has an incorrect capacity of 8-rounds by default, but the correct 12 if the extended magazine attachment is used. This is most likely for balance, so players can't use a semi-auto, 12 round shotgun AND attachments on top of that.

Armsel Striker Shotgun - 12 gauge

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"DAO-12" pre-order image. Note the Picatinny rail added to the top of the receiver.

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"DAO-12" in game.

Benelli M1014

The Benelli M1014 features semi-automatic firing and its tactical stock fully extended during gameplay. Magazine capacities available are either the civilian legal 4+1, or the full-length 6+1 (Indicating the use of 3-inch magnum rounds. The full-length tube normally holds seven 2.75-inch rounds). When reloading from empty, the player character loads a round into the chamber first, then fills the tube, and using the extended option will change the model's magazine tube accordingly, just like the 870 MCS.

Benelli M4 Super 90 with 7-shot tube - 12 gauge

Dimitri Mayakovsky holds an M1014 during the mission "Comrades."

M26 MASS

The M26 MASS can be used only in the Assault kit in the "Gadget 1" slot. It may be used either as a standalone weapon, or mounted on any of the assault rifles if said rifle is equipped with the underslung rail. It can fire buckshot, flechettes, FRAG-12 rounds, or slugs, same as the other shotguns.

M26 MASS - 12 gauge, mounted on M4A1 carbine with C-More red dot sight - 5.56x45mm

Standalone version of M26 MASS - 12 gauge

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M26 in-game render.

Remington 870 MCS

The Remington 870 MCS appears as the "870MCS". The player pumps the shotgun very quickly, which makes it seem almost semi-automatic in-game, like a pump action combat shotgun should be. Magazine capacities are either the standard 4+1, or the extended 6+1. As with the M1014, when reloading from empty the player character loads a round into the chamber first, then fills the tube, and using the extended option will change the model's magazine tube accordingly.

Remington 870 MCS Entry version - 12 gauge

Blackburn holds an 870 MCS with a tactical light during the mission "Uprising."

One of Blackburn's starting weapons in "Operation Guillotine" is this Remington 870 MCS with a laser aiming module. Precisely what this is for when he has his Big Magic White Circle for aiming with is unclear.

Saiga-12K

The Saiga-12K returns from Battlefield 2 and is the second semi-auto shotgun unlocked. Magazine capacities are either the standard 5+1, or an extended 8+1.

Saiga-12K - 12 gauge

Blackburn holds a rather beat-up camoflaged Saiga 12K during the mission "Uprising."

USAS-12

The USAS-12 is the only full-auto shotgun in-game. The magazine capacity is incorrectly 6+1 by standard or the correct 10+1 with the extended magazines equipped, most likely for balance, same as the Striker. When optics are attached it becomes a WM-12, an American semi-auto clone of the USAS-12, but with a rail instead of the carry handle. Like all shotguns, it can utilise standard Buckshot, Slugs, Flechettes and explosive FRAG-12 rounds as well as fit a variety of accessories and attachments.

Daewoo USAS-12 with 10-round magazine - 12 gauge

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USAS-12 in-game render.

Assault Rifles & Battle Rifles

A-91

The A-91 appears as part of the incredibly vague "Compact Assault Rifle" classification, and thus is used by the 'Engineer' kit. It does not have its 40mm grenade launcher. It is the successor to the 9A-91 from Bad Company 2, albeit firing the 5.56mm NATO round instead of the 9A-91's 9x39mm one.

A-91 - 5.56x45mm

AEK-971

The AEK-971 is an unlock for the Assault kit. If the M320 is selected and mounted on the weapon, it will instead be a GP-30, though if set to standalone, will still be an M320.

AEK-971 (Current Model) with folding stock - 5.45x39mm

Blackburn holds an AEK-971 near the start of the mission "Uprising."

AK-74M

The AK-74M has been seen in gameplay trailers. It is the standard assault rifle used by the Russian 'Assault' kit. If the M320 is selected and mounted on the weapon, it will instead be a GP-30, though if set to standalone, will still be an M320.

AK-74M - 5.45x39mm

Blackburn holds an AK-74M equipped with a PSO-1 scope during "Operation Swordbreaker."

AKS-74U

The AKS-74U has been seen in gameplay trailers. In multiplayer, the AKS-74U, being a carbine, is used by the 'Engineer' kit, and is the starting weapon for Russian Engineers.

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm.

Blackburn wrestles with one of Solomon's men during the introductory mission "Semper Fidelis." On the Xbox 360 version, this terrorist is instead armed with a UMP45, but still gives Blackburn an AKS-74U when he dies.

At the start of the mission "Uprising," Blackburn relieves a PLR soldier of this AKS-74U with a Kobra reflex sight, suppressor and tactical light.

AN-94

The AN-94 returns from the Bad Company series. The AN-94's dual-rate full-auto mode has been correctly featured in Battlefield 3. When set to burst, the weapon fires an 1800RPM 2-round burst, and when set to full auto, it fires the first two shots at 1800RPM, while the rest are fired at 600RPM. If the M320 is selected and mounted on the weapon, it will instead be a GP-30, though if set to standalone, will still be an M320. The AN-94 is unique in that it starts in 2-round burst by default, in contrast to every other weapon in BF3, which all use the most aggressive fire mode available by default, usually full auto. The weapon has 2-round burst and full auto, but lacks the semi-automatic mode the real one has. This is most likely because with an 1800RPM 2-round burst mode, it would have virtually no purpose. One detail that should be noted is that in the single-player campaign, the 2 round burst is shown to incorrectly fire at the 600 rpm as opposed to the correct 1800 rpm, though this may be fixed as the game still contains a handful of bugs.

AN-94 Abakan Nikonov - 5.45x39mm

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AN-94 in-game render. Note the odd green magazine.

AS Val

The AS Val appears as an all kit weapon, most likely due to its small size and unique integrated suppressor, making it too specialized for any specific kit.

AS Val - 9x39mm

Dimitri Mayakovsky holds his starting weapon, an AS Val assault rifle with a Kobra reflex sight, at the start of the mission "Comrades."

Kiril holds his AS Val near the end of "Comrades."

Colt M4/M4A1

The M4A1 Carbine is commonly seen in gameplay footage which is also in the hands of the main character. During the alpha stages footage, the in-game M4A1 can be seen fitted with iron sights, EOTech 551 Holographic sight, Trijicon TA01NSN 4x32 ACOG scope, Surefire Universal WeaponLight, AN/PEQ-2 laser designator, Magpul Ranger Plate, and a SOPMOD stock. Two different "reload-from-empty" animations have been seen. The "Fault Line" trailers had the player rack the charging handle, while in the more recent Operation Metro trailer, and the rest since then, the player uses the bolt release. It has been confirmed that both the M4A1 (full-auto) and M4 (3-round burst) will be available for use within the game. The standard M4/M4A1 has a KAC RIS handguard, Crane SOPMOD stock, aftermarket pistol grip (???), M16A1 flash hider, and Magpul Ranger Plates. In multiplayer, the M4A1, being a carbine, is used by the 'Engineer' kit, and is the starting weapon for US Engineers.

M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm.

Blackburn holds an M4A1 during "Operation Swordbreaker."

Blackburn reloads his M4A1. "For law enforcement / military use" is printed on the side of the EOTech optic. Note also the fire selector on semi auto.

Colt M16A3/M16A4

The M16A4 rifle was one of the first weapons to be shown in early gameplay footage, but was lacking rear iron sights and even optical sights because of the alpha stage development; these were added later on. Some later footage showed the M16 with the gas block missing when mounting sights, but this too was corrected in the final release. Both the M16A3 (full-auto) and M16A4 (3-round burst) are available for use within the game. They have M16A1 flash hiders and a rail cover on the right side rail, and the fire selector is also always set to semi. It is the standard assault rifle used by the US 'Assault' kit.

M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) with RAS rails installed, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, RIS foregrip, and Trijicon 4x32 ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm. This is the USMC style setup.

Blackburn holds his M16A3 during Operation Swordbreaker.

DIO KH2002 Sama

The Xbox 360 Operation Guillotine gameplay trailer shows a PLR militant using the DIO KH2002 Sama assault rifle. The weapon is a bullpup conversion of the DIO S-5.56 assault rifle, which is a direct copy of the Norinco CQ assault rifle. The KH2002 was put into service in 2004 as a replacement for the Iranian Military's obsolete G3A3. The model featured in the game is the improved Sama model introduced in 2009, as noted by the diagonal cuts on the receiver as opposed to horizontal, side mounted rails and the combination of long carry handle and barrel mounted front sight. The improved foregrip of the Sama model only appears if the Foregrip attachment is used in multiplayer

In campaign mode, the weapon is often found in the hands of Iranian Army soldiers after the PLR's hostile takeover. It fires in single shot and 3-round burst firing modes, and uses Russian optics. It can be unlocked for multiplayer use via co-op mode.

The Iranian Defense Industries Organization (DIO) KH2002, improved 2009 model - 5.56x45mm NATO

Blackburn holds a KH2002 during the mission "Uprising."

Blackburn reloads his KH2002, showing that the Khaybar variant used in the game is the 2009 model.

FN F2000 Tactical

The FN F2000 returns from the Bad Company series, and has much more realistic statistics, most notably that it doesn't have a fire rate resembling a minigun. Due to its lack of an underslung rail, an M320 or M26 MASS will always be carried as a standalone if the F2000 is equipped, though this may or may not change in the final game.

FN F2000 Tactical with folding vertical foregrip - 5.56x45mm NATO

Dimitri Mayakovsky reloads an F2000 with EOTech reflex sight during the mission "Comrades."

FN Mk 17 Mod 0 (SCAR-H CQC)

The First Generation FN Mk 17 Mod 0, or SCAR-H CQC, can be seen in the new Caspian Border gameplay trailer. In multiplayer, the SCAR-H is used by the 'Engineer' kit. A modelling mistakes shows the fire selector switch set on semi-auto as the weapon itself fires on full-auto by default.

First Gen Fabrique Nationale SCAR-H with M68 Aimpoint scope and Grippod foregrip - 7.62x51mm NATO

Blackburn reloads his SCAR-H at the start of "Operation Guillotine." Note that even though the weapon fires on full-auto, the fire selector switch is set on semi-auto.

Heckler & Koch G36C

A Heckler & Koch G36C is briefly seen being used by one of the players in PAX coverage from NVIDIA. It can fire, semi, auto, or two-round burst. In multiplayer, the G36C, being a carbine, is used by the 'Engineer' kit.

Heckler & Koch G36C with vertical foregrip - 5.56x45mm

Dimitri Mayakovsky holds a G36C he took from a French police officer during the mission "Comrades." Note that while the fire selector is in the correct position for fully automatic fire, the white position indicator is pointing to "safe."

Heckler & Koch G3A3

The G3A3 is available in both single and multiplayer. It is an actual H&K G3A3, and not an Iranian clone. It has a wide handguard, and the fire selector markings are S-E-F. The Iranian-manufactured version differs in that it utilizes a slimline handguard and has Farsi writing on the receiver. It can be unlocked for use in multiplayer by gaining the required Co-Op score.

Heckler & Koch G3A3 with wide handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO

Blackburn holds a G3A3 with ACOG scope during the mission "Operation Swordbreaker."

The detailed pick-up icon for the G3A3.

Heckler & Koch HK416

The HK416 returns from Bad Company and Bad Company 2 having a 10.4" barrel and OD furniture. It is the first unlock for the Assault kit and can have an M320 (which replaces the kit's Medkit) mounted as long as a grip or bipod are not. It once again appears as the "M416," seemingly just because that's what it was called in the Bad Company games since it is no longer shown as a standardised US military weapon in singleplayer. For some reason it has semi, auto, and two round burst firing modes, something that most Stoner platforms aren't capable of.

Heckler & Koch HK416 with 10 inch barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO

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H&K HK416

Magpul PDR

The Magpul PDR appears as an all kit weapon. For unknown reasons, it appears as the "PDW-R".

A more recent model of the Magpul PDR - 5.56x45mm NATO

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PDR in-game render.

SIG SG 553

The SG 553 has been confirmed by DICE in the official Battlefield Blog. In multiplayer, being a carbine, is used by the 'Engineer' kit. It can only be unlocked in Co-Op by achieving a score of 378,000.

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SIG SG 553 with railed handguard, vertical foregrip, flashlight, ACOG and 20-round factory magazine - 5.56x45mm

Dimitri Mayakovsky holds a SIG SG 553 during the mission "Comrades" as he fights his way through a French police cordon.

Machine Guns

Heckler & Koch M27 IAR

The Heckler & Koch M27 IAR is the starting weapon for the US support class, and uses a 45-round extended magazine.

Heckler & Koch M27 IAR - 5.56x45mm NATO

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IAR

M240B

The M240B appears in the hands of some U.S. Marines, and in the hands of the player, fitted with an EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS). The trailer shows the weapon as having a deployable bipod which can be used to increase accuracy during prolonged firing, at the cost of player mobility.

M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO

One of Blackburn's fellow Marines, Montes, holds his M240B fitted with an M145 Machine Gun Optic.

M249 SAW

An M249 SAW is featured in the game. It has a STANAG magazine well, identifying it as an M249 rather than a Mark 46, but the fixed buttstock, short barrel, and rail system are features of the Mk 46 Mod 0.

M249-E1 light machine gun - 5.56x45mm

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Mk 46 Mod 0 light machine gun - 5.56x45mm

Blackburn holds the hybrid SAW near the end of Operation Swordbreaker. Note the STANAG magazine well visible under the belt.

Blackburn sets up the bipod of his SAW.

M60E4

The M60E4 is the last MG to be unlocked in the Support kit. Extended magazines gifts the weapon with a massive 200 round box and this is visually shown on the weapon when attached.

M60E4 Mk.43 with picatinny rails, RIS foregrip, and ammo belt - 7.62x51mm NATO

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M60E4 in-game render.

Norinco QJY-88

The Norinco QJY-88 returns from Bad Company 2, once again called the "Type 88". It appears in the material marketing the pre-order rewards.

Norinco QJY-88 - 5.8x42mm

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PKP Pecheneg

The PKP Pecheneg has been seen in gameplay trailers.

PKP Pecheneg machine gun with ammo box - 7.62x54mmR

Blackburn holds a PKP Pecheneg as he infiltrates someone's garage in "Operation Guillotine."

RPKM

The RPKM is the starting weapon for the Russian Support class. It is incorrectly named RPK-74M, and does the same damage as all of the 5.45mm and 5.56mm weapons in the game, showing that the magazine model is the incorrect part of the weapon, and it was supposed to be the 74 variant.

RPK-74M light machine gun with 45-round box magazine - 5.45x39mm

Blackburn holds an RPK-74 equipped with a Kobra reflex sight during "Uprising."

Sniper Rifles

Unusually, Recon players can opt for low-magnification optics, unmagnified reflex/red-dot sights, or even iron-sights in lieu of the standard high-magnification optics.

Barrett M82A3

The M82A3 (aka M107) is confirmed to be in the game, however, DICE felt that the .50 caliber round it uses would either be overpowered if depicted properly, or feel useless if kept balanced, so they opted to simply not have it in multiplayer. Hence, it only appears in the singleplayer level "Kaffarov", wherein player character Dmitri Mayakovsky wrestles it out of the hands of one of the titular arms dealer's mercenaries and uses it to provide his comrades with sniper cover. In this single appearance, it's equipped with a thermal scope.

Barrett M82A3 (aka M107) long range sniper rifle - .50 BMG.

Barrett M98B

The M98B is the last bolt action unlocked.

Barrett M98B with Harris bipod - .338 Lapua Magnum

Blackburn uses an M98B with the bipod set up as he assaults the bank at the end of "Operation Guillotine."

M39 EMR

The M39 EMR is the last rifle unlocked for the Recon class. It can be unlocked earlier should a player receive a high enough Co-Op Score.

M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle with Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

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M39 in-game render.

M40A5

The M40A5 is the second bolt-action rifle unlocked for the Recon class.

M40A5 - 7.62x51mm NATO

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M40A5 in-game render.

Mk 11 Mod 0

The Mk 11 Mod 0 appears in the "Operation Métro" multiplayer trailer. It is the default rifle for the US Recon kit outfitted by standard with a x8 rifle scope.

Knight's Armament SR-25 (known as Mk 11 Mod 0 in USMC and US Navy service) with suppressor and Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

Blackburn holds a scoped Mk 11 Mod 0 during Operation Swordbreaker.

Norinco NDM-86

The .308 variant of the Norinco NDM-86 returns from Battlefield Play4Free, once again appearing as the SVD It is default for the Russian Recon Kit sporting a 7x Scope by default.

Norinco NDM-86 - .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO

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NDM-86 with no optics

SKS

The SKS is seen mentioned in pre-order information. In-game, it has synthetic Tapco furniture and uses 20 round magazines.

SKS with Tapco furniture installed as it appears ingame - 7.62x39mm

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SV-98

The SV-98 returns as the first unlockable bolt action rifle.

SV-98 - 7.62x54mmR

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SV-98 in-game render.

Launchers

FGM-148 Javelin

The Javelin appears and can be used in either top-down or direct-fire modes, and obviously needs a lock to fire. In the campaign, Blackburn uses one during "Operation Guillotine;" here it has infinite ammunition. During the latter sequence, the Javelin is shown firing at absurdly short range; in real life it has a minimum range of around 250 feet.

FGM-148 Javelin - 127mm

Harassed by tanks during "Operation Guillotine," Blackburn comes across his salvation in the form of an FGM-148 Javelin launcher.

Blackburn holds the Javelin. Note the help text misidentifies it as a SMAW.

FIM-92A Stinger

The FIM-92A Stinger appears as the American Engineer's anti-air launcher.

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FIM-92A Stinger - 70mm

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FIM-92 in-game render.

GP-30

Interestingly, if the M320 is mounted to a Russian weapon, it instead becomes a GP-30, though the name is not mentioned.

GP-30 40mm grenade launcher mounted on an AK-74 (5.45x39mm)

Heckler & Koch M320

The M320 is the standard grenade launcher and can fire standard HE rounds, buckshot, or smoke rounds. It can either be mounted on the rifle, or standalone.

Heckler & Koch M320 with optional telescoping stock - 40x46mm

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M320 in-game render.

M136 AT4

The M136 AT4 appears in the hands of US Marines. In the trailer, it seems to have a pistol grip instead of having the trigger on the back of the weapon behind the sights. The AT4 will only appear in the Singleplayer campaign.

M136 AT4 - 84mm

Blackburn readies an AT4 as the squad try to take out a sniper hidden in a hotel.

The results are fairly predictable.

Throughout the campaign, Matkovic carries an AT4 on his back.

M224 Mortar

At the start of "Operation Guillotine," Blackburn is tasked with briefly carrying an M224 Mortar as he advances with his fellow Marines; here it cannot be used by the player, and is used by NPCs to fire illumination rounds during the night-time mission. In multiplayer it can be used by the Support class; the M224 in multiplayer has infinite ammunition and can fire smoke or HE rounds. In both cases, it is shown with no baseplate fitted, which would make it practically impossible to actually use.

M224 Mortar - 60mm

Blackburn looks at the set-up M224, wondering when he can have a go.

Mk 153 Mod 0 SMAW

The Mk 153 Mod 0 SMAW appears as the American Engineer's unguided rocket launcher.

Mk 153 Mod 0 SMAW - 83mm

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Mk 153 Mod 0 in-game render.

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RPG-7V2

The RPG-7 makes a return in Battlefield 3, as it was seen in Operation Metro multiplayer trailer.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Practically invisible in his well-planned cover position, an Iranian soldier with an RPG-7 plots his next move.

SA-18 Grouse

The SA-18 Grouse (Russian: 9K38 Igla) appears as the Russian Engineer's anti-air launcher. Oddly, in game it is named "SA-18 Igla", using the US designation for the weapon, but the Russian nickname.

SA-18 Grouse launcher and missile - 72mm

The SA-18's in-game render, oddly enough, is an SA-7 Grail.

Explosives

M15 Anti-Tank mine

The M15 Anti-Tank mine can be used by the Engineer kit. In Multiplayer mines that are placed can only be destroyed with explosives, shooting them has no effect.

M15 Anti-Tank mine

M18A1 Claymore

M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mines can also be used by the Support kit.

M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine

M67 Hand Grenade

The M67 hand grenade is the primary grenade seen in Battlefield 3, used by all factions. Instead of a grenade indicator, the body of the grenade flashes to make it more easily visible. In multiplayer, every kit gets one as standard, but can equip more by using the "FRAG" specialization. There are two ways to throw grenades; either using a hotkey which does not allow them to be cooked, or by selecting the grenade as a weapon, which does.

M67 hand grenade

Blackburn readies an M67 grenade.

M84 stun grenade

Blackburn uses an M84 stun grenade to disorient a group of PLR fighters at the bottom of an elevator shaft.

M84 stun grenade

Blackburn, after managing not to fall to his death while rappelling down an elevator, readies an M84 "flashbang" grenade.

Blackburn throws the grenade. This frame and the next both show that, in common with many modern shooters, the thrown model is the same as the "in world" model for this grenade and so the safety lever is still attached.

Mounted Weapons

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun appears in the game mounted on vehicles, including M1A2 Abrams tanks.

Browning M2HB heavy machine gun in vehicle mount - .50 BMG

At the end of "Uprising," Blackburn takes control of an M2HB mounted on a Humvee as he defends a landing zone until a V-22 Osprey can extract the scattered Marines.

Near the end of "Thunder Run," Sergeant Jonathan Miller mans his tank's .50 cal. It seems in the game's fiction the US Marine Corps has upgraded their Abrams tanks, since Anvil 3 is an M1A2, currently used only by the US Army. Note the TUSK gunshields for the missing loader's M240 are instead fitted to the M2.

DShK heavy machine gun (mounting)

Mountings for the DShK heavy machine gun can be seen on Iranian Type-72Z main battle tanks, modernised versions of the Russian T-55. These tanks seem to have been modelled from museum display vehicles, since the gun itself is missing from the mounting.

DShKM heavy machine gun in standard vehicle mounting on a Romanian TR-85 main battle tank - 12.7x108mm

An Iranian Type-72Z shows off the DShK it conspiciously does not have. Note the border at the edge of the screenshot is authentic, intended to display the edge of the Abrams' display screen as the vehicle moves around.

GAU-8/A Avenger

The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger appears in the game as the secondary armament of the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack jet.

GAU-8/A Avenger complete with feed system and 1,174 round drum - 30x173mm

Jennifer Hawkins looks out at an A-10 Thunderbolt II armed with a GAU-8 during the mission "Going Hunting."

Later in the mission Hawkins gets to call in gun runs from the A-10, here shown on thermal.

GE M134 Minigun

The GE M134 Minigun is seen mounted on AH-6 Little Birds strafing ground targets, as well as the UH-1Y Venom, and oddly its Russian counterpart, the Ka-60 Kasatka.

General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm NATO

An AH-6 "Little Bird" opens fire with its M134 minigun.

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1

The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 appears in the game as the secondary armament of the Su-35BM Flanker-E fighter jet.

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 30mm

During the mission "Going Hunting," Hawkins faces several Su-35BM Flanker-E aircraft, incorrectly referred to throughout as "MiGs." This error is only present in the text in this mission; they are correctly named elsewhere in the game.

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2

The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 appears in the game as the secondary armament of the SU-25TM (SU-39) Frogfoot ground attack jet.

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 30mm automatic cannon - 30x165mm

Kord

The Kord heavy machine gun is mounted on the T-90A tank, and a number of technicals.

Kord heavy machine gun with ammo box - 12.7x108mm

Blackburn looks over a Kord machine gun mounted on a technical.

He soon discovers the hard way that manning a Kord during an earthquake is a bad idea.

A T-90 MBT opens fire with its main gun, showing off the commander's Kord heavy machine gun.

M61 Vulcan

The M61 Vulcan appears in the game as the secondary armament of the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets. M61s are also seen in Phalanx installations on American warships, and in multiplayer the US base is protected by a land-based Phalanx C-RAM installation.

M61 Vulcan - 20mm

Phalanx CIWS - 20mm

Land-based Phalanx C-RAM mounting on a mobile trailer

In the mission "Gone Hunting" the player character is Lieutenant Jennifer Hawkins, WSO of an F/A-18F "Super Hornet" assigned to CVN-77 USS George H.W. Bush.

The two Hornets Shark 4-2 and Shark 4-6 overfly the US fleet, giving plenty of glimpses of Phalanx installations on the various ships.

M197 Vulcan

The M197 Vulcan appears in the game as the secondary armament of the AH-1Z Viper helicopter.

M197 Vulcan 20mm

Miller gets a little help from a friendly AH-1Z Viper during the mission "Thunder Run."

M240C

The M240C machine gun is coaxially mounted on the M1A2 Abrams MBT.

M240C machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Miller runs back towards the tank column after retrieving the "clicker" trigger for an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge.

M242 Bushmaster

The M242 Bushmaster chaingun is the main gun of the LAV-25.

M242 Bushmaster chaingun - 25mm

Blackburn and his fellow Marines get out of their own LAV-25 and look over someone else's at the start of "Operation Swordbreaker."

Mk 19

The Mk 19 grenade launcher is seen mounted on M1114 Humvees and AAVP7A1 amphibious transports.

Mk 19 grenade launcher on vehicle mount - 40mm

Miller looks over an AAVP7A1, mounting an M2HB and a Mark 19 grenade launcher in the commander's mini-turret.

PKT

The PKT machine gun is co-axially mounted on the T-90A MBT.

PKT machine gun with 250-round ammo drum - 7.62x54mm R

Shipunov 2A42

The Shipunov 2A42 appears in the game as the main gun of the BMP-2, and the secondary armament of the Mi-28 Havoc helicopter.

Shipunov 2A42 - 30mm