Planetes

Planetes (2003-2004)

The following weapons were used in the anime series Planetes:

Pistols

FN Five-seveN

During their attack on the Werner von Braun, the Space Defence Front (SDF) terrorists carry pistols based on an FN Five-seveN fitted with a torch and laser.

FN Five-seveN USG - 5.7x28mm

Claire pointing her pistol at Fee in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster".

Claire floating along a corridor with her pistol at the ready as the SDF boards the Werner von Braun.

Hachimaki reaching for a dropped terrorist pistol.

Hakim discovers his pistol is empty. It vents some sort of gas out of the slide suggesting that these weapons use a different operating mechanism than current day firearms.

Hakim drops his pistol as he is attacked by Hachimaki in "Phase 24: Love".

Hachimaki turns Hakim's own pistol on him.

A closeup of the side of the pistol showing the controls, which match that of the FN Five-seveN apart from the manual safety switch is reversed.

Hachimaki trying to fire the empty pistol in "Phase 25: The Lost".

Heckler & Koch Mark 23

The OSA police forces guarding the Werner von Braun are armed with a pistol that is based on the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 with a large extension under the frame containing a laser and flash light and a muzzle compensator. The weapon also appears to be capable of full automatic fire as well.

H&K Mk 23 Mod 0 - .45 ACP

One of the police officers firing his pistol whilst attempting to repel the SDF boarders in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster".

A police officer aiming his weapon in "Phase 24: Love".

Lucie reaches for a dead police officer's pistol.

Lucie firing the pistol at the SDF terrorists.

Submachine Guns

FN P90

The SDF terrorists use futuristic FN P90s with various modifications whilst commandeering the Wernher Von Braun.

FN P90 - 5.7x28mm

The SDF terrorists entering the airlock of the Wernher Von Braun with their P90s in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster".

An SDF terrorist firing his P90.

As the terrorist is shot it can be seen that these P90s are fitted with what appears to be either an adjustable stock or some sort of a recoil absorbing buffer in the stock.

Several SDF members advancing firing their P90s in "Phase 24: Love".

Assault Rifles

AKS-74U

Several of the El Tanikans at the research facility in "Phase 11: Boundary Line" can be seen using rifles resembling AKS-74Us, with a solid stock fitted and missing the upper handguard.

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

A pair of guards at the research facility with their AKS-74Us.

Whilst the soldier is talking on the comm, the distinctive muzzle brake of the AKS-74U can be seen.

M16A2

M16A2s can be seen being used by third world rebels and INTO forces alike in various episodes.

M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm

INTO forces handing out supplies to Manangan children "Phase 1: Outside the Atmosphere"

One of the El Tanikan rebels in "Phase 11: Boundary Line" firing an M16A2.

A group of INTO soldiers armed with M16A2s in "Phase 21: Tandem Mirror" rounding up Manangans. Note that this is a modified version of the scene shown in the first episode.

INTO soldiers in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster" guard the destroyed El Tanikan research facility. The rifles have M16 length barrels, but feature a skeltonised stock similar to an M4 retractable stock.

Sniper Rifles

Boys Anti-Tank Rifle

One of the El Tanikans in "Phase 11: Boundary Line" uses a Boys anti-tank rifle.

Boys MKI Anti-Tank Rifle - .55 Boys (13.9x99mmB)

The El Tanikan in the trench fires at INTO soldiers before being shot dead.