Godzilla vs. Biollante

Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

Godzilla vs. Biollante is the 17th entry in the Toho produced Godzilla film series and second in the Heisei era. In this film Godzilla's opponent is a monstrous plant creature Biollante, created by a genial though mad scientist who combined cells of Godzilla with the ones of a rose. The story is even more complicated by the activities of agents of Bio-Major corporation and a Saradian agent (Saradia is a fictional Middle East country that has its own interests in this case).

The following weapons were used in the film Godzilla vs. Biollante:

Handguns

M1911-style pistol

In the scene in Dr. Shiragami's laboratory John Lee (Kurt Cramer) and Michael Low (Derrick Holmes), agents of Bio-Major corporation, are armed with M1911A1-style pistols.

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP

One of the agents draws his pistol.

Agents in ambush.

A close view of the pistol.

Unidentified suppressed pistol

In the same scene Saradian agent SSS9 (Brien Uhl) uses a suppressed pistol. It is seen only from muzzle so cannot be identified.

SSS9 fires.

Beretta-style pistol

SSS9's backup gun is a small pistol that resembles some Beretta model.

Submachine Guns

MAC-10

In the opening scene three agents of Bio-Major corporation, disguised as JSDF personnel, are armed with suppressed MAC-10 SMGs.

MAC-10 with a suppressor - .45 ACP

MAC-10 is best seen at the left.

Agents fire their MAC-10s. A pink muzzle flash is typical for flashpaper guns used in Japanese movies.

Another view of the suppressed MAC-10.

Rifles

Howa Type 64 Rifle

Many JSDF personnel are armed with Howa Type 64 rifles.

Howa Type 64 - 7.62x51mm

A Type 64 is seen at the left.

A soldier with Type 64 at the right.

A Type 64 at the background.

M16 Assault Rifle

JSDF personnel are also armed with M16s. These guns have various combinations of M16A1 and M16A2 handguards and 3-prong and "birdcage" flash hiders.

The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan

A soldier fires his M16 in the opening scene.

Several soldiers with M16s are under enemy fire.

A 3-prong flash hider can be seen.

An M16 with 30 round magazine is seen at the right.

AK-style Sniper Rifle

A signature gun of Saradian agent SSS9 (Brien Uhl) is an AK-style rifle with sniper scope and short magazine that resembles the one of SVD. He uses it in several scenes, firing with deadly accuracy.

SSS9 appears in the opening scene.

A close view of the muzzle.

SSS9 reloads his gun.

Machine Guns

Sumitomo M2HB Machine Gun

Sumitomo M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on various armored vehicles.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

M2HB mounted on Type 75 MLRS.

General Dynamics M197 Vulcan

AH-1 Cobra helicopters of JGSDF are armed with General Dynamics M197 Vulcan three barreled Gatling guns. The helicopters are most likely not real ones but radio-controlled small sized models.

General Dynamics M197 Vulcan - 20mm.

Other Weapons

Mk 2 Hand Grenade

In the opening scene three agents of Bio-Major corporation, disguised as JSDF personnel, use Mk 2 hand grenades.

Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

An agent carries two Mk 2 grenades, fitted to shoulder belts.

Every agent carries two grenades.

Super Bazooka

In one scene a special unit attacks Godzilla with rockets infused with "Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria". Two or three of the shooters are armed with M20 "Super Bazooka" launchers.

M20 "Super Bazooka" with rocket - 3.5"

Two soldiers with Bazooka launchers.

A soldier readies to fire.

A Bazooka is leaning against the wall.

Fire!

Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle

Lt. Gondo (Toru Minegishi), the commander of the abovementioned special unit, is armed with a launcher that resembles Howa 84RR, Japan manufactured version of Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle.

Carl Gustav M3 - 84mm

Lt. Gondo with launcher on sling.

Gondo readies to fire.

Another view of the launcher.