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==SIG-Sauer P229== | ==SIG-Sauer P229== | ||
− | Sgt McDonagh ([[Tamzin Outhwaite]]) carries a [[ | + | Sgt McDonagh ([[Tamzin Outhwaite]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P229]] at the end of "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1). |
[[Image:SIGP229.jpg|thumb|300px|none|SIG-Sauer P229 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SIGP229.jpg|thumb|300px|none|SIG-Sauer P229 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:P228_201_3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|After she is transferred back to the SIB, Sgt McDonagh uses a P229. This can be identified due to the ridge that runs the full length of the slide, and the half height slide serrations.]] | [[Image:P228_201_3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|After she is transferred back to the SIB, Sgt McDonagh uses a P229. This can be identified due to the ridge that runs the full length of the slide, and the half height slide serrations.]] | ||
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A two-tone [[USP#Heckler_.26_Koch_USP_Compact|USP Compact]] is used by Capt Rolf Mertens from the International Police Task Force in Bosnia in "Red Light" (Series 2, Episode 3). | A two-tone [[USP#Heckler_.26_Koch_USP_Compact|USP Compact]] is used by Capt Rolf Mertens from the International Police Task Force in Bosnia in "Red Light" (Series 2, Episode 3). | ||
[[File:USPc 9mm two tone.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Heckler & Koch USP Compact with stainless slide - 9x19mm]] | [[File:USPc 9mm two tone.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Heckler & Koch USP Compact with stainless slide - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:Uspc 203 1.jpg|thumb|500px|none| | + | [[Image:Uspc 203 1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Cpt Mertens draws his USP compact, just before loading it which compromises his position.]] |
[[Image:Uspc 203 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Cpt Mertens gesticulates with his USP Compact.]] | [[Image:Uspc 203 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Cpt Mertens gesticulates with his USP Compact.]] | ||
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The full length [[G36#Heckler_.26_Koch_G36|G36]] can occasionally be seen used by German police throughout the series. | The full length [[G36#Heckler_.26_Koch_G36|G36]] can occasionally be seen used by German police throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:HKG36.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch G36 with ZF 3x4° dual optical sight - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:HKG36.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch G36 with ZF 3x4° dual optical sight - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:G36 103.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A G36 can briefly be seen being carried by a German policeman during the assault on the house in "Espirit de Corps" (Series 1, | + | [[Image:G36 103.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A G36 can briefly be seen being carried by a German policeman during the assault on the house in "Espirit de Corps" (Series 1, Episode 3).]] |
==Heckler & Koch G36K== | ==Heckler & Koch G36K== | ||
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[[Image:Saw 201 3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The M249 paratrooper can be seen protruding from the side of the Lynx on take-off.]] | [[Image:Saw 201 3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The M249 paratrooper can be seen protruding from the side of the Lynx on take-off.]] | ||
[[Image:Saw_201_2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another view showing the horizontal grooves on the hand-guard, identifying this as an M249, rather than the flat textured guard of the FN Para Minimi as actually used by British forces.]] | [[Image:Saw_201_2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another view showing the horizontal grooves on the hand-guard, identifying this as an M249, rather than the flat textured guard of the FN Para Minimi as actually used by British forces.]] | ||
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+ | ==L94A1 chain gun== | ||
+ | The [[L94A1]] can be seen at various points throughout the series and in establishing shots, mounted as the coaxial machine gun on Challenger 2 tanks and Warrior infantry fighting vehicles. | ||
+ | [[File:L94A1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|L94A1 chain gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
+ | [[File:Rarden 101 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An establishing shot featuring an FV510 Warrior ISV with coaxial L94A1.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Challenger 102.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An establishing shot featuring an FV4034 Challenger 2 tank with coaxial L94A1.]] | ||
=Launchers= | =Launchers= |
Latest revision as of 17:08, 6 October 2020
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The following weapons appear in the television series Red Cap:
Pistols
Browning Hi-Power
Throughout the series, various models of the Browning Hi-Power are used regularly by both British forces personnel and criminals.
SIG-Sauer P226
The SIG-Sauer P226 is used as the standard issue pistol of the German police in the series.
Heckler & Koch USP
A Heckler & Koch USP can briefly by seen in "H-Hour" (Series 1, Episode 1) where a continuity error causes a SIG-Sauer P226 to change into a USP, and then back again. The likely reason for this is that the dialogue was describing the operation of the safety catch, and as there is no manual safety on a P226, a USP was required to stand in briefly.
SIG-Sauer P228
The SIG-Sauer P228 is seen several times throughout the series, most obviously when uses by RMP Close Protection officer in Bosnia.
Beretta 92FS
A bank robber in "Payback" (Series 1, Episode 6) carries a Beretta 92FS.
Walther P99
A corrupt bank guard in "Payback" (Series 1, Episode 6) carries a Walther P99.
Tokarev TT-33
A Tokarev TT-33 is used by a Bosnian child in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1) to shoot an SAS soldier, and later to threaten the investigating SIB officers. One is also briefly visible being carried by an insurgent in Iraq in "Friendly Fire" (Series 2, Episode 5).
SIG-Sauer P229
Sgt McDonagh (Tamzin Outhwaite) carries a SIG-Sauer P229 at the end of "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1).
Nambu Type 14
In "True Love" (Series 2, Episode 2) a Nambu Type 14 is used to murder a British soldier.
Heckler & Koch USP Compact
A two-tone USP Compact is used by Capt Rolf Mertens from the International Police Task Force in Bosnia in "Red Light" (Series 2, Episode 3).
Submachine Guns
MAC-10
A replica on a MAC-10 Can be seen in "Crush" (Series 1, Episode 2) where it is part of an arcade machine.
IMI Uzi
A bank robber in "Payback" (Series 1, Episode 6) carries a full size IMI Uzi with a folding stock. Late in "Red Light" (Series 2, Episode 3) a number of Uzi submachine guns are used by motorcycle riding criminals to abduct a witness.
Rifles
L85A1
As the standard issue rifle of the British Army at the time of production, the L85A1 is seen regularly throughout the series, and also in various stock establishing shots. It is used with SUSATs and iron sights, and also with BFA attached for blank firing exercises.
Heckler & Koch G36
The full length G36 can occasionally be seen used by German police throughout the series.
Heckler & Koch G36K
The carbine length G36k is the normal weapon used by German SEK officers throughout the series.
Heckler & Koch HK53
The main weapon used by Sgt McDonagh (Tamzin Outhwaite) and the rest of the close protection team in Bosnia in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1) is a HK53. This is the correct weapon that was used by RMP CP teams until it was phased out in favour of the C8 CQB.
Colt Carbine
A number of what appears to be some sort of Colt Carbine is used by the SAS soldiers in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1). From the quality of the image it is not clear which version exactly, but the weapons do not have a removable carry handle, but use the A2 type rear sight. It is possibly a Model 727, but this is not definite.
M16A2
M16A2s is used by several SAS soldiers in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1) with and without grenade launchers and Colt 4x20 scopes.
AKMS
A crate of what appears to be AKMS rifles can by seen in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1) along with associated magazine.
Sniper Rifles
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
German police snipers have been seen using PSG-1 sniper rifles on several occasions where an armed response was required, both with and without fitted bi-pods.
Sommer & Ockenfuss Griffrepetierer
Two Sommer & Ockenfuss Griffrepetierer rifles can be seen used by German police snipers in "Payback" (Series 1, Episode 6). It is seen with both red dot sights and telescopic sights, and appear to be the "Tactical" variant based on the furniture, heavy barrel and muzzle brake.
Keppeler & Fritz KS II Precision
The Keppeler & Fritz KS II Precision is another rifle that is used by the German snipers in "Payback" (Series 1, Episode 6). It is used by the sniper who kills the escaping bank robber as he drives away
Brno ZKK-600
A rifle describes as a "Brno Carbine" is used by a British soldier for poaching wild boar in "True Love" (Series 2, Episode 2), which appears ot be a ZKK-601 model.
Machine Guns
L86A1
An L86A1 LSW can be briefly seen in "H-Hour" (Series 1, Episode 1).
L7 Machine Gun
The British version of the FN MAG, the L7 can be seen in establishing shots throughout the series where it is being dry fired, cocking the weapon between shots, correctly using inert drill ammunition.
M249 Paratrooper SAW
An gunner can briefly be seen carrying a M249 Paratrooper SAW on board a Lynx helicopter in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1).
L94A1 chain gun
The L94A1 can be seen at various points throughout the series and in establishing shots, mounted as the coaxial machine gun on Challenger 2 tanks and Warrior infantry fighting vehicles.
Launchers
M203
Several M203 grenade launchers can be seen mounted under the M16 rifles used by the SAS in "Betrayed" (Series 2, Episode 1).
Other Weapons
L21A1 RARDEN
The L21A1 RARDEN can be seen at various points throughout the series and in establishing shots, mounted as the main gun on Scimitar and Warrior armoured vehicles.
Smoke Grenade Discharger
Smoke grenade dischargers can be seen mounted on Scimitar, Warrior, Challenger 2 and Saxon armoured vehicles throughout the series.
Royal Ordnance L30A1 120mm Gun
Seen at various points throughout the series and in establishing shots, mounted as the main gun on Challenger 2 MBTs.
51mm Mortar Bomb
A pair of illumination round for a British L9A1 51 mm Light Mortar can be seen in "Crush" (Series 1, Episode 2).
Mark 8 Thunderflash
A Mark 8 Thunderflash is used by British soldier in "Crush" (Series 1, Episode 2) as part on an initiation ceremony.
L16 81mm Mortar
An L16 Mortar can be seen used in establishing shots from the start of Series 2. They also feature prominently in "Friendly Fire" (Series 2, Episode 5) where a soldier is killed by a stray mortar bomb.