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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|]]
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|]]
 
[[Image:1_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M1911A1 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:1_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M1911A1 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aim1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 sight]]
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[[Image:Aim1911.jpg|thumb|none|300px|View down the M1911A1's sights]]
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[[Image:Out1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 out of ammo!]]
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[[Image:Out1911.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M1911A1 empty]]
  
 
===.38 Revolver===
 
===.38 Revolver===
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Described into the game as a Chinese copy of some Colt revolver (probably a Mod.1910). Is the main handgun of the VietCong; particularly prevalent in the tunnel levels, is quite accurate but slow to reload and once to fire. In multiplayer, it is used by "Medic" class on both teams.
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Described into the game as a Chinese copy of some Colt revolver (probably a Model 10). Is the main handgun of the Viet Cong; particularly prevalent in the tunnel levels, is quite accurate but slow to reload (though speedloaders appear to be used). In multiplayer mode, it is used by the "Medic" class on both teams.
  
 
[[Image:2_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An .38 Revolver in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:2_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An .38 Revolver in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aim38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|.38 Revolver sight]]
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[[Image:Aim38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the .38 Revolver's sights]]
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[[Image:Fire38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Firing .38 Revolver]]
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[[Image:Fire38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Firing the .38 Revolver]]
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[[Image:Vc38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|NVA soldier hold his.38 Revolver]]
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[[Image:Vc38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|NVA soldier holds a.38 Revolver]]
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[[Image:Cap38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture toomany .38 Revolver in mission]]
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[[Image:Cap38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Large number of .38 Revolvers on the ground]]
 
Reload operation.
 
Reload operation.
 
[[Image:Re382.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1]]
 
[[Image:Re382.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1]]
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===Smith & Wesson Mark 22 Model 0 ([[Smith & Wesson Model 39|S&W 39]])===
 
===Smith & Wesson Mark 22 Model 0 ([[Smith & Wesson Model 39|S&W 39]])===
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Seen with silencer, and recalled "Hush Puppy", in game share the same .45ACP ammunition of the Mod.1911 instead of the real 9x19 NATO/Parabellum.See it used by U.S. Special force and Primary pistol used in Tunnel rat mission.
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Seen with silencer, and called thew "Hush Puppy", in game it shares the .45ACP ammunition of the M1911A1 instead of the correct 9x19 NATO. It is used by U.S. Special Forces and is the primary pistol used in the Tunnel Rat mission.
 
[[Image:S&W39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 39 aka Mk 22 Model 0 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:S&W39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 39 aka Mk 22 Model 0 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:3 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An S&W 39 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:3 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An S&W 39 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aim39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|S&W 39 sight]]
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[[Image:Aim39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the S&W 39's sights]]
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[[Image:Out39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|S&W 39 out of ammo!]]
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[[Image:Out39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|S&W 39 empty]]
  
 
===[[Tokarev TT-33]] (Tokarev)===  
 
===[[Tokarev TT-33]] (Tokarev)===  
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Standard siderarm of the North Vietnam Army aside the Chinese copy Type 54. Not so easy to find in standard single player campaign, in "Fist Alpha" is more common. Also is a standard equipment of "Fighter" and "Sapper" VietCong classes in multiplayer.
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Standard siderarm of the North Vietnam Army along with the Chinese copy (Type 54). Rare in the single player campaign, in "Fist Alpha" it is more common. It is also is a standard weapon for the "Fighter" and "Sapper" VietCong classes in multiplayer.
  
 
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An original Soviet Tokarev TT-33, caliber 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
 
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An original Soviet Tokarev TT-33, caliber 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
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[[Image:13_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An Tokarev TT-33 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:13_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Tokarev TT-33 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimtokarev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimtokarev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the Tokarev's sight]]
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[[Image:Vctokarev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|VC hold his Tokarev TT-33.]]
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[[Image:Vctokarev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|VC holds his Tokarev TT-33.]]
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[[Image:Captokarev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture Tokarev TT-33 in quickfight mode.]]
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[[Image:Captokarev.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33s on the ground]]
  
 
===[[Makarov PM]] (Makarov)===
 
===[[Makarov PM]] (Makarov)===
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Another Soviet pistol. Instead of a realistic 8 round clip, in game this pistol got a 9 round clip. Like the TT-33 is not so common in single player, in multiplayer is equipped to "Machinegunner", "Sniper" and "Radioman" classes.
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Another Soviet pistol. Instead of a realistic 8 round clip, in game this pistol has a 9 round clip. Like the TT-33, the Makarov is rare in single player, in multiplayer is used by the "Machinegunner", "Sniper" and "Radioman" classes.
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Vietnamese fighter have used bot Soviet and Chinese (Type 59) models.
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Both Soviet and Chinese (Type 59) models are used.
  
 
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An original Makarov PM]]
 
[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An original Makarov PM]]
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[[Image:Makarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An Makarov PM in vietcong]]
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[[Image:Makarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An Makarov PM in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimmakarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Makarov PM sight]]
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[[Image:Aimmakarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the Makarov PM's sights]]
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[[Image:Outmakarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Makarov PM out of ammo!]]
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[[Image:Outmakarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Empty Makarov PM]]
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[[Image:Capmakarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture Makarov PM in quickfight mode]]
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[[Image:Capmakarov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Makarov PMs on the ground]]
  
 
==Submachine Guns==
 
==Submachine Guns==
  
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===[[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] (US-M3)===
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===[[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] (M3)===
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U.S. machine pistol with a really strange peculiarity: the recoil push down the gun, instead of pull it up . Not so common in the real Vietnam Conflict, mainly used by tanks end helicopters
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U.S. machine pistol. The recoil (in game) drive the muzzle ''down'' instead of up. The M3 was not often issued to US forces (except for armoured vehicle and aircraft crews). However, it was used extensively by the South Vietnamese, especially irregular troops like the Civic Guard. US Marines, and US Army special forces also used it.
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crews, due its small size. In the single player campaign is often used by Local VietCong fighters. in Multiplayer can be choosed by US soldier and radioman. The US-M3 shares the same ammunition of the Thompson.
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The M3 is rare in the game. In the single player campaign is often used by Local VietCong fighters. in Multiplayer can be choosed by US soldier and radioman. The M3 shares the same ammunition of the Thompson.
  
 
[[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]
 
[[Image:M3 Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]
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[[Image:6 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An Grease Gun in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:6 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M3 Grease Gun in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Grease Gun sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the M3 Grease Gun's sights]]
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[[Image:Vcm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong hold his Grease Gun]]
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[[Image:Vcm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong holda a Grease Gun]]
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[[Image:Deadm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Searching dead vc.See Grease Gun mag.]]
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[[Image:Deadm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Dead VC with an M3 beside him (N.B. corpse must be searched in game)]]
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[[Image:Capm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture Grease Gun in mission]]
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[[Image:Capm3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M3 Grease Guns lying on the ground]]
  
 
===[[M1A1 Thompson]] (M1 Thompson)===
 
===[[M1A1 Thompson]] (M1 Thompson)===
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U.S. main submachine gun, the first selecteble automatic weapon, widely used by us soldier in single player campaign.  
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U.S. main submachine gun, the first selecteble automatic weapon, widely used by US soldiers in single player campaign.  
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Its main characteristics are the high fire rate, the good stopping power and the short reload time.
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Its main characteristics are the high fire rate, good stopping power and the short reload time.
 
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]
 
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]]
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[[Image:7 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An Thompson M1A1 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:7 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A M1A1 Thompson in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:thompson_sight.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Thompson M1A1 sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:thompson_sight.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Aiming down the M1A1's sight in Vietcong]]
  
 
===[[Sten]] Mk. IIS===
 
===[[Sten]] Mk. IIS===
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This weapon is fitted with a sound suppressor; available in the Fist Alpha expansion
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This is a suppressed version of the British World War II Sten submachine gun. It is available in the Fist Alpha expansion.
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[[Image:Vcf sten.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A Sten Mk. IIS in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Vcf sten.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk. IIS title card in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:Vcf sten2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A Sten Mk. IIS  in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:Vcf sten2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A Sten Mk. IIS  in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Vcf sten3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A Sten sight in game]]
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[[Image:Vcf sten3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the Sten's sights]]
  
 
===Samopal Vzor 1961 or [[SA Vz.61 Skorpion|SA Vz.61]] (Skorpion)===
 
===Samopal Vzor 1961 or [[SA Vz.61 Skorpion|SA Vz.61]] (Skorpion)===
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A compact Checkoslovakian weapon with an high fire rate and easily controllable in full auto long burst, due the reaction of the 7,65x17mm Browning cartridge. Available in the Fist Alpha expansion.
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A compact Checkoslovakian weapon with an high fire rate and easily controllable in full auto long burst, due the reaction of the 7.65x17mm Browning cartridge. Available in the Fist Alpha expansion.
  
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[[Image:Skorpion-SA-VZ-61.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Samopal Vzor 61 with a 10 round mag]]
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[[Image:Skorpion-SA-VZ-61.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Vz.61 with a 10 round mag]]
 
Note: the name "Skorpion" or "Scorpion" was created only as after-market term used after the '90 to indicate both the SA 361 machine pistol and the SA 91s civilian pistol
 
Note: the name "Skorpion" or "Scorpion" was created only as after-market term used after the '90 to indicate both the SA 361 machine pistol and the SA 91s civilian pistol
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[[Image:skorpion.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Samopal Vzor 61 in Vietcong Fist Alpha with a 20 round mag]]
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[[Image:skorpion.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vz.61 Skorpion title card in Vietcong Fist Alpha with a 20 round mag]]
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[[Image:skorpion2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A skorpion in Vietcong Fist Alpha]]
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[[Image:skorpion2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A Skorpion in Vietcong Fist Alpha]]
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[[Image:skorpion3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A skorpion sight in game]]
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[[Image:skorpion3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the Skorpion's sight]]
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[[Image:skorpion4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong firing a skorpion]]
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[[Image:skorpion4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong firing a Skorpion]]
  
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===[[PPSh-41|PPS-43]] ===
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===[[PPS-43|PPS-43]] ===
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Soviet machine pistol, common along all the campaign. Use curved magazine within 35 round caliber 7.62x25mm Tokarev. In multiplayer is the VietCong's common primary weapon aside the AK-47.
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Soviet machine pistol, common along all the campaign. It has a curved magazine with a capacity of 35 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds. In multiplayer is the VietCong's common primary weapon along with the AK-47. The Chinese copy is designated Type 54.
 
[[Image:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|PPS-43]]
 
[[Image:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|PPS-43]]
 
[[Image:16_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A PPS-43 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:16_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A PPS-43 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimpps.jpg|thumb|none|350px|PPS-43 sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimpps.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the PPS-43's sights]]
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[[Image:Vcpps.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong hold his PPS-43]]
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[[Image:Vcpps.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong carrying his PPS-43]]
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[[Image:Cap pps43.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture vietcong PPS-43 in Quick fight mode]]
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[[Image:Cap pps43.jpg|thumb|none|350px|PPS-43's lying on the ground]]
  
 
===[[PPSh-41]]===
 
===[[PPSh-41]]===
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Soviet sub-machinegun loaded with 71 round drum magazine, share the same ammunition of the PPS-43. Used mainly by VietCong, but sometime can be seen also used by NVA officer.
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Soviet sub-machinegun loaded with 71 round drum magazine, share the same ammunition of the PPS-43. Used mainly by VietCong, but sometime can be seen also used by NVA officer. The Chinese copy is designated Type 50.
 
[[Image:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41]]
 
[[Image:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|PPSh-41]]
 
[[Image:15 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A PPSh-41 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:15 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A PPSh-41 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|PPSh-41 sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Looking down the PPSh'41's sights]]
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[[Image:Vcppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong hold his PPSh-41]]
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[[Image:Vcppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong with a PPSh-41]]
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[[Image:Deadppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Searching Dead VC.See PPSh-41 drum magazine]]
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[[Image:Deadppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|PPSh-41 lying beside its former owner]]
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[[Image:Cap ppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture vietcong PPSh-41 in Quick fight mode]]
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[[Image:Cap ppsh.jpg|thumb|none|350px|PPSh'41's lying on the ground]]
  
 
==Rifles==
 
==Rifles==
 
===[[M1 Carbine|Winchester M1]],  (M1 Carbine)===
 
===[[M1 Carbine|Winchester M1]],  (M1 Carbine)===
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Widely used by the ARVN soldiers and sometimes by VietCong fighters, fitted with a detacheble M1 knife bayonette
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Widely used by ARVN soldiers and sometimes by Viet Cong fighters, fitted with a detacheble bayonet.
 
[[Image:M1CarbineWBayonet.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|Winchester M1]], with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch]]
 
[[Image:M1CarbineWBayonet.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|Winchester M1]], with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch]]
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[[Image:4 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A M1 Carbine in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:4 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M1 Carbine in Vietcong]]
  
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===[[M16|Colt M16-A1]] (M16)===
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===[[M16|Colt M16]] (M16)===
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Main U.S. Army assault rifle, fitted with a detacheble M7 knife bayonette. Probably the best and most used weapon in game.
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Standard U.S. Army assault rifle, fitted with a detacheble M7 knife bayonet. Probably the best and most used weapon in game.
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In game this rifle uses 20 round magazines loaded with 18 rounds: that was really made to avoid jamming  in the first model of this rifle.
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In game this rifle uses 20 round magazines loaded with 18 rounds (N.B. loading a magazine with two rounds less than standard capacity is a trick often used by troops to reduce magazine-related malfunctions).
 
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16 SP1 with a 20 round mag]]
 
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16 SP1 with a 20 round mag]]
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[[Image:9 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A M16 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:9 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M16 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:M16 sight.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16 sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:M16 sight.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the M16's sight (while firing, note the pattern of muzzle flash created by the three-prong flash hider)]]
  
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===[[M14 Rifle|Springfield Armory M14]] (M14 Rifle)===
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===[[M14 Rifle|Springfield Armory M14]] (M-14 Rifle)===
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Available only in the Fist Alpha expansion, also fitted with an ART optical sight and used by U.S. Army sniper
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The M-14 is available only in the Fist Alpha expansion. The M-14 can also fitted with an ART optical sight and used by U.S. Army snipers.
 
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[Image:M14.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A M14 in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
 
[[Image:M14.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A M14 in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
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[[Image:M14sight.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M14 sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
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[[Image:M14sight.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the M-14's sights]]
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[[Image:M14optic.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M14 with optical sight]]
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[[Image:M14optic.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M14 with the ART optical sight]]
 
[[Image:M14optic2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M14 with optical sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
 
[[Image:M14optic2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M14 with optical sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
  
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===[[Winchester Model 70]]===
 
===[[Winchester Model 70]]===
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A .30'06 caliber bolt-action hunting rifle, inserted in game without scope.
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A .30'06 caliber bolt-action hunting rifle, depicted in game without scope.
 
In the Vietnam War this rifle was often used by U.S. Army and US Marine Corp snipers (like the legendary Carlos N. Hathcock).
 
In the Vietnam War this rifle was often used by U.S. Army and US Marine Corp snipers (like the legendary Carlos N. Hathcock).
 
[[Image:Win70-2.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[Image:Win70-2.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:5_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Winchester M70 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:5_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Winchester 70 in Vietcong]]
  
 
===[[SKS|Simonov SKS-45]] (SKS rifle)===
 
===[[SKS|Simonov SKS-45]] (SKS rifle)===
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Soviet battle rifle with non-detacheble 10 round magazine, reloadeble only if totally empty. Fitted with a under-barrel folding spike bayonette. Used by VietCong fighter and North Vietnam Army (NVA) soldier.
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Soviet battle rifle with non-detacheble 10 round magazine. The SKS can be reloaded only when empty. Fitted with an integral under-barrel folding spike bayonet. Used by VietCong fighter and North Vietnam Army (NVA) soldier.
  
 
Note Bayonet can use in Vietcong Fist Alpha.
 
Note Bayonet can use in Vietcong Fist Alpha.
 
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
 
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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[[Image:18_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A SKS in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:18_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An SKS in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the sights of the SKS]]
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[[Image:Vcsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|NVA soldier hold his SKS]]
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[[Image:Vcsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|NVA soldier carrying an SKS]]
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[[Image:Deadsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Searching dead vc.See SKS clip mag.]]
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[[Image:Deadsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS lying beside a dead VC. Note the stripper clips]]
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[[Image:Capsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture toomany SKS in mission]]
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[[Image:Capsks.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS rifles lying on the ground]]
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[[Image:Sksbayonet.jpg|thumb|none|350px|NVA Soldier(me in game) hold SKS with bayonet.]]
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[[Image:Sksbayonet.jpg|thumb|none|350px|NVA Soldier(me in game) hold SKS with bayonet unfolded]]
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[[Image:Bnsks2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Open sks bayonet.]]
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[[Image:Bnsks2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Unfolding the SKS bayonet]]
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[[Image:Bnsks1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ready!]]
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[[Image:Bnsks1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS bayonet in the unfolded position]]
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[[Image:Bnsks3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Attack!]]
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[[Image:Bnsks3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Thrusting the SKS with bayonet unfolded]]
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Reload operation.
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Reloading operation.
 
[[Image:Resks1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1]]
 
[[Image:Resks1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1]]
 
[[Image:Resks2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|2]]
 
[[Image:Resks2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|2]]
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===[[AK-47|Kalashnikov AK-47]] (AK-47)===
 
===[[AK-47|Kalashnikov AK-47]] (AK-47)===
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The most know Soviet assault rifle, used by Regional VietCong fighters and NVA soldier. The version seen in game is the orginal version with milled receiver, equipped with a detacheble AK-47 Type 1 knife bayonette and anomalous stamped steel curved clip loaded with only 28 round instead of the normal 30 rounds. In the conflict the Vietnamese forces used it aside the slightly more modern AKM and the Chinese Type 56.
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The standard Soviet assault rifle, used by Main Force Viet Cong fighters and NVA soldiers. The version seen in game is the original version with milled receiver, equipped with a detacheble AK-47 Type 1 knife bayonet and magazine loaded with only 28 rounds instead of the normal 30 rounds. In the conflict the Vietnamese forces used it aside the slightly more modern AKM and the Chinese Type 56.
 
[[Image:AK-47.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Type I AK-47, hybrid stamped/milled receiver 7.62x39mm]]
 
[[Image:AK-47.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Type I AK-47, hybrid stamped/milled receiver 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:20 b.gif|thumb|350px|none|A AK-47 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:20 b.gif|thumb|350px|none|An AK-47 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Ak sight.gif|thumb|350px|none|AK-47 sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Ak sight.gif|thumb|350px|none|View down the AK-47's sights]]
 
[[Image:Vc_ak.jpg|thumb|350px|none|NVA soldier firing his AK-47]]
 
[[Image:Vc_ak.jpg|thumb|350px|none|NVA soldier firing his AK-47]]
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[[Image:Deadak.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Searching dead vc.See AK-47 banana mag.]]
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[[Image:Deadak.jpg|thumb|350px|none|AK-47 with magazines lying beside a dead VC]]
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[[Image:Capak.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Me capture toomany AK-47 in mission]]
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[[Image:Capak.jpg|thumb|350px|none|AK-47's lying on the ground]]
  
 
===Tokarev AVT-40 (Tokarev SVT-40)===
 
===Tokarev AVT-40 (Tokarev SVT-40)===
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Available only in Fist Alpha expansion, also fitted with a PU optical sight and used by Regional Vietcong sniper.
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Available only in Fist Alpha expansion, also fitted with a PU optical sight and used by Regional Vietcong snipers.
 
Strangely is equipped with a 20 round magazine and it had the capability to fire in full automatic mode, more likely an AVT-40.
 
Strangely is equipped with a 20 round magazine and it had the capability to fire in full automatic mode, more likely an AVT-40.
 
[[Image:svtoptic.jpg|thumb|350px|none|]]
 
[[Image:svtoptic.jpg|thumb|350px|none|]]
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[[Image:svtoptic2.jpg|thumb|350px|none|A SVT-40 with optic in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
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[[Image:svtoptic2.jpg|thumb|350px|none|A SVT-40 with an optical sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha]]
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[[Image:svtoptic3.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Vietcong aim his SVT-40 with optic]]
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[[Image:svtoptic3.jpg|thumb|350px|none|VC aiming the SVT-40 (note: the VC doesn't appear to be using the sights)]]
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[[Image:svtoptic4.jpg|thumb|350px|none|SVT-40 optical sight]]
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[[Image:svtoptic4.jpg|thumb|350px|none|View down the SVT-40's sights (N.B. all in game weapons with optical sights present this type of view, even if the weapon has usable iron sights)]]
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[[Image:svt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|A SVT-40 in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
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[[Image:svt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|An SVT-40 in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
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[[Image:svtsight.jpg|thumb|350px|none|SVT-40 sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha ]]
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[[Image:svtsight.jpg|thumb|350px|none|View down the SVT-40's sights]]
  
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===Mosin Nagant Mod.1938 Carbine ([[Mosin Nagant]])===
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===Mosin Nagant 1938 Carbine ([[Mosin Nagant]])===
 
WW2 military bolt-action rifle, used by Local VietCong snipers and fighters.
 
WW2 military bolt-action rifle, used by Local VietCong snipers and fighters.
 
[[Image:M38Carbine.jpg‎ |thumb|none|460px|Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine, chambered in 7.62x54R.  This is the version issued during most of World War 2]]
 
[[Image:M38Carbine.jpg‎ |thumb|none|460px|Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine, chambered in 7.62x54R.  This is the version issued during most of World War 2]]
 
[[Image:17_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Mosin Nagant in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:17_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Mosin Nagant in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimmosin.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mosin Nagant sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimmosin.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the Mosin Nagant's sights]]
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[[Image:Capmosin.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mosin Nagants lying on the ground]]
 
Bolt action operation.
 
Bolt action operation.
 
[[Image:Boltmosin1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1]]
 
[[Image:Boltmosin1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1]]
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[[Image:Remosin4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|4]]
 
[[Image:Remosin4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|4]]
 
[[Image:Remosin5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|5]]
 
[[Image:Remosin5.jpg|thumb|none|350px|5]]
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[[Image:Capmosin.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture Mosin Nagant in mission]]
 
  
 
===Dragunov SVD-63 ([[SVD Dragunov]])===
 
===Dragunov SVD-63 ([[SVD Dragunov]])===
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Soviet-made designated marksman rifle, fitted with a PSO-1 4x optcal sight and a detacheble AKM Type 1 knife bayonette. Rare to see in Single player, is  "normally" is used by NVA snipers, but strangely possible to see it equipped to an ARVN marksman during the "Hamburger Hill" mission. Heavy damage, rapid fire capability and high precision made this rifle one of the most deadly weapons of the game.
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Soviet-made designated marksman rifle, fitted with a PSO-1 4x optcal sight and a detacheble AKM Type 1 knife bayonette. Rare to see in Single player, is  "normally" is used by NVA snipers, but it is possible to see it used by an ARVN marksman during the "Hamburger Hill" mission. Heavy damage, rapid fire capability and high precision made this rifle one of the most deadly weapons of the game.
  
 
Note Bayonet can use in Vietcong Fist Alpha.
 
Note Bayonet can use in Vietcong Fist Alpha.
 
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dragunov SVD-63 - 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dragunov SVD-63 - 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[Image:21_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Dragunov SVD-63 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:21_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Dragunov SVD-63 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimsvd1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Aim a Dragunov]]
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[[Image:Aimsvd1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the PSO-1 sight]]
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[[Image:Aimsvd2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bang! Head shot.]]
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[[Image:Aimsvd2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Another view down the PSO-1 sight: a VC shot in the head]]
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[[Image:Bnsvd1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Install a Dragunov bayonet]]
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[[Image:Bnsvd1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Fixing the Dragunov bayonet]]
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[[Image:Bnsvd2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ready!]]
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[[Image:Bnsvd2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bayonet fixed]]
 
[[Image:Bnsvd3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Dragunov SVD-63 with bayonet]]
 
[[Image:Bnsvd3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Dragunov SVD-63 with bayonet]]
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[[Image:Bnsvd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stab!]]
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[[Image:Bnsvd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Thrusting the Dragunov with bayonet]]
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[[Image:Vcsvdbn.jpg|thumb|none|350px|NVA soldier (me in game) hold Dragunov with bayonet]]
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[[Image:Vcsvdbn.jpg|thumb|none|350px|NVA soldier (me in game) holding a Dragunov with bayonet]]
  
 
==Machine Guns==
 
==Machine Guns==
  
 
===[[M60|Saco Defence M60]] (M60)===
 
===[[M60|Saco Defence M60]] (M60)===
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U.S. general purpose machinegun is also called "the hog". The only U.S. portable machinegun, it's heavy and affected by a wild recoil also is the main weapon of the 1st Class Sergent C.J.Hornster. All the models see in game have bipod and front-sight removed. Is possible use it also as a support-mounted weapon in some levels.  
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U.S. General Purpose Machine Gun is also called "the hog". The only U.S. portable Machine Gun, it's heavy and affected by a wild recoil also is the main weapon of the Sergeant First Class  C.J. Hornster. All the models see in game have bipod and front-sight removed. It is possible use it also as a support-mounted weapon in some levels.  
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|First version of the M60]]
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|First version of the M60]]
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[[Image:11_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A M60 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:11_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M60 in Vietcong]]
  
 
===[[Degtyarev DP Series Machine Gun|Degtyarev DP-28]] (DP-2)===
 
===[[Degtyarev DP Series Machine Gun|Degtyarev DP-28]] (DP-2)===
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Old drum-feeded light machinegun added in "Fist Alpha", with great accuracy problem and heavy recoil. Used only by Local VietCong units.
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World War II-era Soviet drum-fed light machinegun added in "Fist Alpha", with great accuracy problem and heavy recoil. Used only by Local VietCong units.
 
[[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Degtyarev DP-28]]
 
[[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Degtyarev DP-28]]
 
[[Image:dp.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A DP-28 in Vietcong Fist Alpha]]
 
[[Image:dp.jpg|thumb|none|350px|A DP-28 in Vietcong Fist Alpha]]
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[[Image:dp2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|DP-28 sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha]]
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[[Image:dp2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the DP-28's sights]]
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[[Image:dp3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|VC aim his DP-28]]
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[[Image:dp3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|VC aiming his DP-28]]
  
 
===[[RPD|Degtyarev RPD]] (Degtyarev)===
 
===[[RPD|Degtyarev RPD]] (Degtyarev)===
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Main vietnamese machinegun, more accurate than the U.S. M60. Sometimes the mission objectives includes the silent elimination of vietnamese machinegunners on elevate positions, before some counpound assault.
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Soviet and Chinese made light machine gun. It is often used by the VC and NVA. It is more accurate than the M60. Sometimes the mission objectives includes the silent elimination of vietnamese machinegunners on elevate positions, before an assault. The RPD is belt-fed, not drum fed. The belt is looped inside the drum for easier carriage.
 
[[Image:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Degtyarev RPD]]
 
[[Image:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Degtyarev RPD]]
 
[[Image:22_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Degtyarev RPD in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:22_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Degtyarev RPD in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimrpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Degtyarev RPD sight in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Aimrpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|View down the RPD's sights]]
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[[Image:Vcrpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong hold his Degtyarev RPD]]
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[[Image:Vcrpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong holding his Degtyarev RPD]]
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[[Image:Deadrpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Searching dead vc.See Degtyarev RPD drum mag.]]
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[[Image:Deadrpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|RPD lying beside a dead VC. Note the belt-carrying drums]]
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[[Image:Caprpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Me capture Degtyarev RPD in quickfight mode]]
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[[Image:Caprpd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|RPDs lying on the ground]]
  
 
===Vzor 37 or Zbrojovka Brno 53 (ZB37)===
 
===Vzor 37 or Zbrojovka Brno 53 (ZB37)===
 
Checkoslovakian medium machinegun mounted on tripod. Used by Regional VietCong in "Fist Alpha".
 
Checkoslovakian medium machinegun mounted on tripod. Used by Regional VietCong in "Fist Alpha".
 
[[Image:Zb37.jpg|thumb|none|350px|ZB37 in vietcong]]
 
[[Image:Zb37.jpg|thumb|none|350px|ZB37 in vietcong]]
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[[Image:Zb372.jpg|thumb|none|350px|ZB37 sight]]
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[[Image:Zb372.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Aiming the ZB37]]
 
[[Image:Zb373.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Firing ZB37]]
 
[[Image:Zb373.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Firing ZB37]]
  
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===[[Remington 870]]===
 
===[[Remington 870]]===
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One of most famous pump-action shotgun in the world. The version in game had a 7 cartridge magazine but alike the models used in Vietnam the stock and the forehand built in plastic instead of the normal wood. In the SP Campaign is often used by the ARVN pointman Sgt. Le Duy Nhut. In multiplayer is deadly at short distance but in great areas and on long distance may be unuseful.
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One of most famous pump-action shotguns in the world. The version in game had a 7 cartridge magazine but alike the models used in Vietnam the stock and the forehand built in plastic instead of the normal wood. In the SP Campaign is often used by the ARVN pointman Sgt. Le Duy Nhut. In multiplayer is deadly at short distance but in great areas and on long distance may be unuseful.
  
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[[Image:Remington870NewModel.jpg‎ |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 New Model with Black Synthetic Furniture - 12 gauge]]
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[[Image:Remington870NewModel.jpg‎ |thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with Black Synthetic Furniture - 12 gauge]]
  
 
[[Image:8 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Remington 870 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:8 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Remington 870 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:19 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Baikal IZH-43 in Vietcong]]
 
[[Image:19 b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A Baikal IZH-43 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:Vcbaikal.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong hold his baikal IZH-43]]
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[[Image:Vcbaikal.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vietcong holding a Baikal IZH-43]]
  
 
===M26 (Grenade)===
 
===M26 (Grenade)===
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[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Real M26 hand grenade]]
 
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Real M26 hand grenade]]
 
[[Image:M26.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M26 hand grenade in game is same M67 ball grenade.]]
 
[[Image:M26.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M26 hand grenade in game is same M67 ball grenade.]]
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[[Image:Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ready.]]
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[[Image:Grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Player holding the grenade (the normal position when the grenade is selected)]]
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[[Image:Grenades2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Shap!.]]
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[[Image:Grenades2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Player removing the safety pin]]
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[[Image:Grenade3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Clack.]]
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[[Image:Grenade3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Player allowing the safety lever to fly away]]
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[[Image:Grenadewater.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Water explode look good.]]
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[[Image:Grenadewater.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M26 exploding in water. ]]
  
 
===Chicom Type 67 Stick Grenade (VC Grenade)===
 
===Chicom Type 67 Stick Grenade (VC Grenade)===
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A Chinese stick hand grenade, based on the German Stielhandgranate, widely imported and used by VietCong and NVA.
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A Chinese stick hand grenade, widely imported and used by VietCong and NVA.
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[[Image:Vcgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|VC Grenade (Type67) in game]]
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[[Image:Vcgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Player holding the grenade (the normal position when the grenade is selected)]]
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[[Image:Vcgnready.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ready...]]
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[[Image:Vcgnready.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Pulling the safety toggle]]
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[[Image:Vcgnthrow.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Fire in the hold!]]
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[[Image:Vcgnthrow.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Grenade in flight]]
  
 
===[[M79 grenade launcher |Springfield Armory M79]]===
 
===[[M79 grenade launcher |Springfield Armory M79]]===
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[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
 
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
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[[Image:12_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|A M79 in Vietcong]]
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[[Image:12_b.gif|thumb|none|350px|An M79 in Vietcong]]
  
 
===Booby Trap===
 
===Booby Trap===
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A improvised mine used by Viet Cong to kill or harass U.S., ARVN, South Korean and Australian troops. In single player they can be deactivated by cutting their activation wire. In multiplayer only "Engineer" or "Sapper" class they can be placed as a booby traps.  It is impossible to deactivate them, but they can be blown up by shooting them.
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Improvised mines, or punji traps used by Viet Cong to kill or harass U.S., ARVN, South Korean and Australian troops. Common types in the game include camouflaged pits containing punji stakes, and grenades in cans attached to trip wires (the pin is removed from the grenade, and the delay fuze is removed, when the trip wire is crossed, the grenade comes out of the can, the safety lever comes away, and the grenade detonates instantly).
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In single player they can be deactivated by cutting their activation wire. In multiplayer only "Engineer" or "Sapper" class they can be placed as a booby traps.  It is impossible to deactivate them, but they can be blown up by shooting them.
  
 
===[[M18A1 Claymore]]===
 
===[[M18A1 Claymore]]===
 
A U.S. remote controlled mine.It had a short burst radius. In the game it is used only in multiplayer by "Engineer" or "Sapper" class.
 
A U.S. remote controlled mine.It had a short burst radius. In the game it is used only in multiplayer by "Engineer" or "Sapper" class.
 
[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|250px|[[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine]]
 
[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|250px|[[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine]]
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[[Image:M18.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M18A1 Claymore in vietcong]]
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[[Image:M18.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M18A1 Claymore in Vietcong]]
  
  
 
== Headline text ==
 
== Headline text ==
 
===Map===
 
===Map===
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Mission map can used in single mission and mutilplayer mode. It's not a true firearm but can be used to call the the artillery fire in some single player mission. In multiplayer all classes are equipped with a map, but only the radioman are allowed to call the support firing.
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Mission map can used in single mission and mutilplayer mode (presumably the artillery is the M1A1 105mm Howitzer, the M114 155mm Howitzer, or the M109 155mm self Propelled Howitzer). It's not a true firearm but can be used to call the the artillery fire in some single player mission. In multiplayer all classes are equipped with a map, but only the radioman are allowed to call the support firing.
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[[Image:Map.jpg|thumb|none|350px|You can zoom a map by right click.]]
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[[Image:Map.jpg|thumb|none|350px|You can zoom a map by right clicking.]]
 
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Revision as of 13:39, 3 January 2010

Vietcong (2003)
Vietcong Fist Alpha Expansion Pack (2004)

Vietcong is a tactical first-person shooter video game (Pterodon & Illusion Softworks). It was released in March 2003, and set during the Vietnam War. It is both single and multi user platform and is PC based.


The following list contains all the weapons that can be used in the original Vietcong and its expansion pack, Fist Alpha:




Handguns

Colt M1911A1

Standard U.S. pistol since the World War 1. Rare see it used by U.S. Army soldiers in single player but is the most common equipment in U.S. multiplayer classes.

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An M1911A1 in Vietcong
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View down the M1911A1's sights
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M1911A1 empty

.38 Revolver

Described into the game as a Chinese copy of some Colt revolver (probably a Model 10). Is the main handgun of the Viet Cong; particularly prevalent in the tunnel levels, is quite accurate but slow to reload (though speedloaders appear to be used). In multiplayer mode, it is used by the "Medic" class on both teams.

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An .38 Revolver in Vietcong
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View down the .38 Revolver's sights
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Firing the .38 Revolver
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NVA soldier holds a.38 Revolver
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Large number of .38 Revolvers on the ground

Reload operation.

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Smith & Wesson Mark 22 Model 0 (S&W 39)

Seen with silencer, and called thew "Hush Puppy", in game it shares the .45ACP ammunition of the M1911A1 instead of the correct 9x19 NATO. It is used by U.S. Special Forces and is the primary pistol used in the Tunnel Rat mission.

Smith & Wesson 39 aka Mk 22 Model 0 - 9x19mm
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An S&W 39 in Vietcong
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View down the S&W 39's sights
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S&W 39 empty

Tokarev TT-33 (Tokarev)

Standard siderarm of the North Vietnam Army along with the Chinese copy (Type 54). Rare in the single player campaign, in "Fist Alpha" it is more common. It is also is a standard weapon for the "Fighter" and "Sapper" VietCong classes in multiplayer.

An original Soviet Tokarev TT-33, caliber 7.62x25mm Tokarev
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A Tokarev TT-33 in Vietcong
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View down the Tokarev's sight
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VC holds his Tokarev TT-33.
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Tokarev TT-33s on the ground

Makarov PM (Makarov)

Another Soviet pistol. Instead of a realistic 8 round clip, in game this pistol has a 9 round clip. Like the TT-33, the Makarov is rare in single player, in multiplayer is used by the "Machinegunner", "Sniper" and "Radioman" classes. Both Soviet and Chinese (Type 59) models are used.

An original Makarov PM
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An Makarov PM in Vietcong
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View down the Makarov PM's sights
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Empty Makarov PM
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Makarov PMs on the ground

Submachine Guns

M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun" (M3)

U.S. machine pistol. The recoil (in game) drive the muzzle down instead of up. The M3 was not often issued to US forces (except for armoured vehicle and aircraft crews). However, it was used extensively by the South Vietnamese, especially irregular troops like the Civic Guard. US Marines, and US Army special forces also used it.

The M3 is rare in the game. In the single player campaign is often used by Local VietCong fighters. in Multiplayer can be choosed by US soldier and radioman. The M3 shares the same ammunition of the Thompson.

M3 Grease.jpg
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An M3 Grease Gun in Vietcong
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View down the M3 Grease Gun's sights
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Vietcong holda a Grease Gun
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Dead VC with an M3 beside him (N.B. corpse must be searched in game)
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M3 Grease Guns lying on the ground

M1A1 Thompson (M1 Thompson)

U.S. main submachine gun, the first selecteble automatic weapon, widely used by US soldiers in single player campaign. Its main characteristics are the high fire rate, good stopping power and the short reload time.

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A M1A1 Thompson in Vietcong
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Aiming down the M1A1's sight in Vietcong

Sten Mk. IIS

This is a suppressed version of the British World War II Sten submachine gun. It is available in the Fist Alpha expansion.

Sten Mk. IIS title card in Vietcong
A Sten Mk. IIS in Vietcong
View down the Sten's sights

Samopal Vzor 1961 or SA Vz.61 (Skorpion)

A compact Checkoslovakian weapon with an high fire rate and easily controllable in full auto long burst, due the reaction of the 7.65x17mm Browning cartridge. Available in the Fist Alpha expansion.

Vz.61 with a 10 round mag

Note: the name "Skorpion" or "Scorpion" was created only as after-market term used after the '90 to indicate both the SA 361 machine pistol and the SA 91s civilian pistol

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Vz.61 Skorpion title card in Vietcong Fist Alpha with a 20 round mag
A Skorpion in Vietcong Fist Alpha
View down the Skorpion's sight
Vietcong firing a Skorpion

PPS-43

Soviet machine pistol, common along all the campaign. It has a curved magazine with a capacity of 35 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds. In multiplayer is the VietCong's common primary weapon along with the AK-47. The Chinese copy is designated Type 54.

PPS-43
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A PPS-43 in Vietcong
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View down the PPS-43's sights
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Vietcong carrying his PPS-43
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PPS-43's lying on the ground

PPSh-41

Soviet sub-machinegun loaded with 71 round drum magazine, share the same ammunition of the PPS-43. Used mainly by VietCong, but sometime can be seen also used by NVA officer. The Chinese copy is designated Type 50.

PPSh-41
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A PPSh-41 in Vietcong
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Looking down the PPSh'41's sights
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Vietcong with a PPSh-41
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PPSh-41 lying beside its former owner
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PPSh'41's lying on the ground

Rifles

Winchester M1, (M1 Carbine)

Widely used by ARVN soldiers and sometimes by Viet Cong fighters, fitted with a detacheble bayonet.

Korean War Era Winchester M1, with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch
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An M1 Carbine in Vietcong

Colt M16 (M16)

Standard U.S. Army assault rifle, fitted with a detacheble M7 knife bayonet. Probably the best and most used weapon in game. In game this rifle uses 20 round magazines loaded with 18 rounds (N.B. loading a magazine with two rounds less than standard capacity is a trick often used by troops to reduce magazine-related malfunctions).

Colt M16 SP1 with a 20 round mag
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An M16 in Vietcong
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View down the M16's sight (while firing, note the pattern of muzzle flash created by the three-prong flash hider)

Springfield Armory M14 (M-14 Rifle)

The M-14 is available only in the Fist Alpha expansion. The M-14 can also fitted with an ART optical sight and used by U.S. Army snipers.

M14Rifle.jpg
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A M14 in Vietcong Fist Alpha
View down the M-14's sights
M14 with the ART optical sight
M14 with optical sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha

Springfield Armory M1D (M1 Garand)

The scoped M1D variant is the standard U.S. Army sniper rifle in the original game

M1DGarand.jpg
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A M1D Garand in Vietcong

Winchester Model 70

A .30'06 caliber bolt-action hunting rifle, depicted in game without scope. In the Vietnam War this rifle was often used by U.S. Army and US Marine Corp snipers (like the legendary Carlos N. Hathcock).

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A Winchester 70 in Vietcong

Simonov SKS-45 (SKS rifle)

Soviet battle rifle with non-detacheble 10 round magazine. The SKS can be reloaded only when empty. Fitted with an integral under-barrel folding spike bayonet. Used by VietCong fighter and North Vietnam Army (NVA) soldier.

Note Bayonet can use in Vietcong Fist Alpha.

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An SKS in Vietcong
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View down the sights of the SKS
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NVA soldier carrying an SKS
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SKS lying beside a dead VC. Note the stripper clips
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SKS rifles lying on the ground
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NVA Soldier(me in game) hold SKS with bayonet unfolded
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Unfolding the SKS bayonet
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SKS bayonet in the unfolded position
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Thrusting the SKS with bayonet unfolded

Reloading operation.

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Kalashnikov AK-47 (AK-47)

The standard Soviet assault rifle, used by Main Force Viet Cong fighters and NVA soldiers. The version seen in game is the original version with milled receiver, equipped with a detacheble AK-47 Type 1 knife bayonet and magazine loaded with only 28 rounds instead of the normal 30 rounds. In the conflict the Vietnamese forces used it aside the slightly more modern AKM and the Chinese Type 56.

Type I AK-47, hybrid stamped/milled receiver 7.62x39mm
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An AK-47 in Vietcong
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View down the AK-47's sights
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NVA soldier firing his AK-47
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AK-47 with magazines lying beside a dead VC
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AK-47's lying on the ground

Tokarev AVT-40 (Tokarev SVT-40)

Available only in Fist Alpha expansion, also fitted with a PU optical sight and used by Regional Vietcong snipers. Strangely is equipped with a 20 round magazine and it had the capability to fire in full automatic mode, more likely an AVT-40.

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A SVT-40 with an optical sight in Vietcong Fist Alpha
VC aiming the SVT-40 (note: the VC doesn't appear to be using the sights)
View down the SVT-40's sights (N.B. all in game weapons with optical sights present this type of view, even if the weapon has usable iron sights)
An SVT-40 in Vietcong Fist Alpha
View down the SVT-40's sights

Mosin Nagant 1938 Carbine (Mosin Nagant)

WW2 military bolt-action rifle, used by Local VietCong snipers and fighters.

Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine, chambered in 7.62x54R. This is the version issued during most of World War 2
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A Mosin Nagant in Vietcong
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View down the Mosin Nagant's sights
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Mosin Nagants lying on the ground

Bolt action operation.

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Reload operation.

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Dragunov SVD-63 (SVD Dragunov)

Soviet-made designated marksman rifle, fitted with a PSO-1 4x optcal sight and a detacheble AKM Type 1 knife bayonette. Rare to see in Single player, is "normally" is used by NVA snipers, but it is possible to see it used by an ARVN marksman during the "Hamburger Hill" mission. Heavy damage, rapid fire capability and high precision made this rifle one of the most deadly weapons of the game.

Note Bayonet can use in Vietcong Fist Alpha.

Dragunov SVD-63 - 7.62x54mm R
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A Dragunov SVD-63 in Vietcong
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View down the PSO-1 sight
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Another view down the PSO-1 sight: a VC shot in the head
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Fixing the Dragunov bayonet
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Bayonet fixed
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Dragunov SVD-63 with bayonet
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Thrusting the Dragunov with bayonet
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NVA soldier (me in game) holding a Dragunov with bayonet

Machine Guns

Saco Defence M60 (M60)

U.S. General Purpose Machine Gun is also called "the hog". The only U.S. portable Machine Gun, it's heavy and affected by a wild recoil also is the main weapon of the Sergeant First Class C.J. Hornster. All the models see in game have bipod and front-sight removed. It is possible use it also as a support-mounted weapon in some levels.

First version of the M60
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An M60 in Vietcong

Degtyarev DP-28 (DP-2)

World War II-era Soviet drum-fed light machinegun added in "Fist Alpha", with great accuracy problem and heavy recoil. Used only by Local VietCong units.

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A DP-28 in Vietcong Fist Alpha
View down the DP-28's sights
VC aiming his DP-28

Degtyarev RPD (Degtyarev)

Soviet and Chinese made light machine gun. It is often used by the VC and NVA. It is more accurate than the M60. Sometimes the mission objectives includes the silent elimination of vietnamese machinegunners on elevate positions, before an assault. The RPD is belt-fed, not drum fed. The belt is looped inside the drum for easier carriage.

Degtyarev RPD
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A Degtyarev RPD in Vietcong
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View down the RPD's sights
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Vietcong holding his Degtyarev RPD
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RPD lying beside a dead VC. Note the belt-carrying drums
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RPDs lying on the ground

Vzor 37 or Zbrojovka Brno 53 (ZB37)

Checkoslovakian medium machinegun mounted on tripod. Used by Regional VietCong in "Fist Alpha".

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Aiming the ZB37
Firing ZB37

Browning M2HB

U.S. heavy machinegun, mounted on the M151 Jeep, UH-1 Huey and at bunkers)

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

Other Weapons

Remington 870

One of most famous pump-action shotguns in the world. The version in game had a 7 cartridge magazine but alike the models used in Vietnam the stock and the forehand built in plastic instead of the normal wood. In the SP Campaign is often used by the ARVN pointman Sgt. Le Duy Nhut. In multiplayer is deadly at short distance but in great areas and on long distance may be unuseful.

Remington 870 with Black Synthetic Furniture - 12 gauge
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A Remington 870 in Vietcong

Baikal IZH-43

A Russian double-barrelled side-by-side hunting shotgun, can fire with one shot per time or both together. Rare in single player, and likely the U.S. counterpart, in multiplayer is used only in close combat or for a "personal challange" (due its short range, the small "clip" and the long reload time it's not so easy to use)

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A Baikal IZH-43 in Vietcong
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Vietcong holding a Baikal IZH-43

M26 (Grenade)

A U.S. fragmentation grenade, copied by many NATO Countries. The real grenade have different shape, longer than the game one.

Real M26 hand grenade
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M26 hand grenade in game is same M67 ball grenade.
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Player holding the grenade (the normal position when the grenade is selected)
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Player removing the safety pin
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Player allowing the safety lever to fly away
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M26 exploding in water.

Chicom Type 67 Stick Grenade (VC Grenade)

A Chinese stick hand grenade, widely imported and used by VietCong and NVA.

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Player holding the grenade (the normal position when the grenade is selected)
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Pulling the safety toggle
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Grenade in flight

Springfield Armory M79

A top-break single-shot grenade launcher. Used to cover the intermediate distance between the hand grenade and light mortar ranges. Useable only in single player and in very few missions.

M79 grenade launcher - 40mm
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An M79 in Vietcong

Booby Trap

Improvised mines, or punji traps used by Viet Cong to kill or harass U.S., ARVN, South Korean and Australian troops. Common types in the game include camouflaged pits containing punji stakes, and grenades in cans attached to trip wires (the pin is removed from the grenade, and the delay fuze is removed, when the trip wire is crossed, the grenade comes out of the can, the safety lever comes away, and the grenade detonates instantly).

In single player they can be deactivated by cutting their activation wire. In multiplayer only "Engineer" or "Sapper" class they can be placed as a booby traps. It is impossible to deactivate them, but they can be blown up by shooting them.

M18A1 Claymore

A U.S. remote controlled mine.It had a short burst radius. In the game it is used only in multiplayer by "Engineer" or "Sapper" class.

M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine
M18A1 Claymore in Vietcong


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Map

Mission map can used in single mission and mutilplayer mode (presumably the artillery is the M1A1 105mm Howitzer, the M114 155mm Howitzer, or the M109 155mm self Propelled Howitzer). It's not a true firearm but can be used to call the the artillery fire in some single player mission. In multiplayer all classes are equipped with a map, but only the radioman are allowed to call the support firing.

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You can zoom a map by right clicking.
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