Operation Red Sea (2018)

Operation Red Sea (Chinese: 红海行动; pinyin: Hóng Hǎi Xíng Dòng) is a 2018 Chinese/Hong Kong action war film directed by Dante Lam, and is the thematic sequel to Operation Mekong (2016). The film is loosely based on the March 2015 evacuation of Chinese nationals from the port of Aden during the Yemeni Civil War. The film is set in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Yewaire, where the People's Liberation Army Navy special forces unit Jiaolong assault team is tasked to evacuate Chinese nationals from this country following the outbreak of a civil war in the country. The movie is filmed in Morocco. The Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie provided several M60A3 main battle tanks, T-72 main battle tanks, SA-330 helicopters, UH-1 helicopters, C-130 cargo planes and numerous soldiers.

The following weapons were used in the film Operation Red Sea:

Assault Rifles

Colt M16A1

The M16A1 with A2 handguard is seen in the hands of loyalist soldiers, rebels, and Zaka terrorists. Two of M16A1s with the original triangular handguards are used by a loyalist soldier and a rebel.

Colt M16A1 with A2 handguard - 5.56x45mm NATO

A loyalist soldier takes cover while holding an M16A1.

Zaka terrorists have M16A1s.

Two elite Zaka terrorists are armed with M16A1s.

Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm NATO

A loyalist soldier has an M16A1.

One of the rebels is shot while holding his M16A1.

Colt M16A4

The M16A4 is used by loyalist soldiers and some elite Zaka terrorists.

Colt M16A4 with A2 handguard - 5.56x45mm NATO

A loyalist officer with his M16A4.

The elite terrorist on the left holds his M16A4.

SIG SG 551

Li Dong (Yin Fang) carries a SIG SG 551 fitted with a silencer, railed handguard, and either a scope or a holographic sight.

SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm NATO

Li Dong carries a SIG SG 551 fitted with a holographic sight.

Li Dong carries a SIG SG 551 now fitted with a scope.

Li Dong with his SIG SG 551.

AK-47

The AK-47 is used by Somali pirates and some Zaka terrorists.

AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

A Somali pirate holds an AK-47 in the opening scene.

Type 56 assault rifle

Another Somali pirate is shot while holding an AK-47. Note that his AK is fitted with an under-folding spike bayonet.

AKS-74U

AKS-74U assault rifles are used by various characters.

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

The elite terrorist on the left has the AKS-74U on his back.

Tong Li (Jiang Luxia) holds the AKS-74U while disguised as a Zaka terrorist.

Tong Li has a Glock pistol and an AKS-74U.

The elite terrorist in the middle holds an AKS-74U.

Norinco Type 56-1

The Norinco Type 56-1 is used by Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) and deputy team leader Xu Hong (Du Jiang). Yang Rui's rifle is customized with a Trijicon T-1 red dot sight, Magpul stock, railed handguard, jungle-taped magazines, and a silencer. And Xu Hong's rifle is customized with a Trijicon T-1 red dot sight, LMT stock, railed handguard, jungle-taped magazines, and a silencer.

Norinco Type 56-1 with RIS, polymer pistol grip and birdcage flash-hider - 7.62x39mm

Yang Rui holds a Type 56-1.

Xu Hong holds a Type 56-1.

Xu Hong fires a Type 56-1.

Steyr AUG A1

The Steyr AUG A1 is used by Zaka terrorists and Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao).

Steyr AUG A1 - 5.56x45mm NATO

Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao) disguised as a Zaka terrorist.

After his cover is blown, Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao) opens fire at Zaka terrorists with his AUG.

Lu Chen with his AUG.

A Zaka terrorist holds an AUG. Note that his rifle appears to be an airsoft model.

FN SCAR-L CQC

The FN SCAR-L CQC is the main weapon of the Jiaolong assault team. All of the rifles are fitted with holographic sights and silencers.

Third Generation FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm NATO

Some of the Jiaolong assault team members are armed with SCAR-L CQCs.

The SCAR-L CQC in the middle.

Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) with his SCAR-L CQC.

CZ 805 BREN

The CZ 805 BREN is used by Xu Hong (Du Jiang) and Gu Shun (Huang Jingyu).

CZ 805 BREN A2 with telescoping stock - 5.56x45mm NATO

Xu Hong fires a CZ 805 BREN.

Gu Shun in the background holds a CZ 805 BREN.

SIG SG 540

Zaka terrorists also use railed SIG SG 540 rifles.

SIG SG 540 with bipod - 5.56x45mm NATO

A Zaka terrorist fires his SIG SG 540.

A masked Zaka terrorist fires his SIG SG 540.

Colt M4A1 Carbine

The Colt M4A1 Carbine is used by some Zaka terrorists.

Colt M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO

A Zaka terrorist fires his M4A1.

Colt Model 653 Carbine

The Colt Model 653 Carbine is also used by some Zaka terrorists.

Colt Model 653 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO

A Zaka terrorist takes cover with his Model 653 Carbine.

Norinco QBZ-97

At the beginning of the film, some of the Jiaolong assault team members use Norinco QBZ-97 rifles. Some PLA Navy soldiers also use these rifles in Yewaire.

Norinco QBZ-97 - 5.56x45mm NATO

Close-up of the QBZ-97.

A Jiaolong assault team member in the background holds his QBZ-97.

Norinco QBZ-95

Some of the People's Armed Police gendarmerie personnel escorting the ambassadors are armed with Norinco QBZ-95 rifles.

Norinco QBZ-95 - 5.8x42mm

The Norinco QBZ-95 on the left.

Czech Small Arms Sa vz. 58 Compact

Xu Hong (Du Jiang) uses a CSA Sa vz. 58 Compact to take out some Zaka terrorists during the climax.

CSA Sa vz. 58 Compact - 5.56x45mm NATO

Xu Hong fires a vz. 58 Compact.

Submachine Guns

TDI Vector

TDI Vector submachine guns are used by two security contractors.

TDI Vector - .45 ACP

The contractor in the background holds his TDI Vector.

FN P90

At least one of the Jiaolong assault team members uses an FN P90.

FN P90 - 5.7x28mm

The FN P90 in the background.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns are used by various characters.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

A Zaka terrorist aims his MP5A3.

Jiaolong assault team members with MP5A3s.

Yang Rui takes cover with his MP5A3.

Jianshe 9mm

The Jianshe 9mm is used by Jiaolong assault team members at the beginning of the film.

Jianshe 9mm with suppressor - 9x19mm

A Jiaolong member holds a Jianshe 9mm.

Battle Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A4

The Heckler & Koch G3A4 is used by elite Zaka terrorists and Jiaolong member Zhang Tiande (Wang Yutian). After Zhang Tiande is downed, Gu Shun uses Zhang's G3A4 as a sniper rifle.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO

The elite terrorist holds his G3A4.

Zhang Tiande with his G3A4.

Gu Shun with the G3A4 on his back.

Li Dong uses Gu's G3A4.

FN SCAR-H CQC

The FN SCAR-H CQC is used by Lu Chen, the medic of the Jiaolong assault team.

FN SCAR-H CQC - 7.62x51mm NATO.

The Jiaolong assault team with their weapons.

FN FAL

FN FAL rifles are used by various characters.

FN FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO

A loyalist soldier fires his FN FAL.

Sniper Rifles

SVD Dragunov

The SVD Dragunov is used by a Zaka sniper.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mmR

A Zaka sniper aims his SVD Dragunov.

Close-up of the SVD Dragunov.

A Zaka sniper holds his SVD Dragunov.

Blaser R93 Tactical

The Blaser R93 Tactical is the main weapon of Gu Shun, the Jiaolong team replacement sniper.

Blaser R93 LRS2 with Harris bipod - .338 Lapua Magnum

Gu Shun aims his Blaser R93.

Norinco QBU-88

The Norinco QBU-88 is used by Luo Xing (Wang Yanlin), the Jiaolong team primary sniper.

Norinco QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm

Luo Xing aims his Norinco QBU-88.

Pistols

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power is used by a Somali pirate and Zaka terrorists.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm

A Somali pirate gets shot while holding a Browning Hi-Power.

A Zaka terrorist fires a Browning Hi-Power.

Glock 17

The Glock 17 is used by Yang Rui, it is fitted with an extended magazine, flashlight, and silencer.

3rd Generation Glock 17 with flashlight - 9x19mm

Yang Rui holds his suppressed Glock while disguised as a Zaka terrorist.

The leader of Zaka is killed by Yang's Glock.

Glock 19

The Glock 19 is used by other Jiaolong team members. All of the pistols are fitted with flashlights and silencers.

3rd Generation Glock 19 - 9x19mm

Gu Shun uses his Glock to clear the room.

MP-446C Viking

One of the Zaka terrorists threatens a boy with an MP-446C Viking.

Izhevsk MP-446C Viking - 9x19mm

A Zaka terrorist threatens a boy.

Norinco QSZ-92

The Norinco QSZ-92 is used by Jiaolong team members during the opening scene.

Norinco QSZ-92 - 9x19mm

A Jiaolong member on the right holds his Norinco QSZ-92.

A Jiaolong member holds his Norinco QSZ-92.

Machine Guns

FN Minimi

The FN Minimi is used by Zhang Tiande "Rocky" (Wang Yutian), the Jiaolong team machine-gunner.

FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm NATO

Zhang Tiande "Rocky" with his Minimi.

FN Minimi Para

The FN Minimi Para is used by Tong Li (Jiang Luxia), the Jiaolong team's second machine-gunner and only female member.

FN Minimi Para - 5.56x45mm NATO

Tong Li with her Minimi Para.

M60

The M60 machine gun is mounted on a loyalist Humvee.

M60 - 7.62x51mm NATO

An M60 is mounted on the leading Humvee in the Chinese evacuation convoy.

An M60 is mounted on the Humvee in the background.

The same Humvee-mounted M60. Note that the ammo belt is missing.

FN MAG

The FN MAG is used by loyalist soldiers and Zaka terrorists.

FN MAG 58 mocked-up to resemble an M240B, added with synthetic buttstock and heat-shield - 7.62x51mm NATO

A loyalist soldier fires the FN MAG from a checkpoint.

The FN MAG is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.

The FN MAG is mounted on a Zaka technical.

Browning M1919A4

The Browning M1919A4 is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.

Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - 7.62x51mm NATO

The Browning M1919A4 is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.

Close-up of the M1919A4.

Dual-mounted MG3

The MG3 is dual-mounted on a Zaka technical.

MG3 - 7.62x51mm NATO

A Zaka terrorist fires MG3 machine guns.

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is mounted on several Humvees and technicals.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

The M2HB on the vehicle.

The M2HB on the technical.

RPD

One of the Zaka terrorists holds an RPD in their threatening video.

RPD light machine gun - 7.62x39mm

The RPD on the left.

The RPD can be seen leaning against a wall.

PKM

The PKM is used by a Zaka terrorist.

PKM with classic (most seen) model of the flash-hider - 7.62x54mmR

A Zaka terrorist gets shot while firing the PKM.

Shotguns

Norinco Hawk 982

The Norinco Hawk 982 is used by a guard on the Chinese cargo ship attacked by pirates in Somalia.

Norinco Hawk 982 - 12 Gauge

A guard fires his shotgun.

Remington 870 Compact

The Remington 870 Compact is carried by the Jiaolong assault team.

Remington 870 Compact with Pachmayr Vindicator pistol grip and forend - 12 Gauge

The shotgun on the table.

Launchers

Mk 13 Mod 0

Some Jiaolong assault team members mount under-barreled Mk 13 Mod 0 grenade launchers on their FN SCAR-L CQCs.

Late model Mk 13 mounted on a Gen3 FN SCAR-L CQC - 40mm

The SCAR-L CQC / Mk 13 in the middle.

Yang Rui with his SCAR-L CQC / Mk 13.

CZ 805 G1

A Jiaolong assault team member uses a CZ 805 G1 to fire smoke grenades.

CZ 805 G1 - 40x46mm

A CZ 805 G1 on the right.

RPG-7

RPG-7 rocket launchers are used by various characters.

RPG-7 - 40mm

A Zaka terrorist aims the RPG-7.

Yang Rui aims his captured RPG-7 at Zaka terrorists.

Fake FIM-92 Stinger

Tong Li (Jiang Luxia) grabs a mocked-up FIM-92 Stinger from a crate in the C-130 cargo plane and uses it to shoot down a rebel SA-330 helicopter. This prop seems to be referenced from multiple different launchers.

FIM-92 Stinger with IFF interrogator - 70mm

A crate of the FIM-92 Stinger.

The Stinger missile launcher in the crate.

Tong Li holds the Stinger.

Left side of the Stinger.

Others

GIAT M621

The rebel SA-330 helicopter is mounted with a GIAT M621 automatic cannon.

Gazelle-mounted GIAT M621 - 20x102mm

A GIAT M621 is mounted on the SA-330 helicopter.

SA-330 Helicopter

The SA-330 helicopter.

T-72 Main Battle Tank

The T-72 tank.

The T-72 tank in the desert.

M60A3 Main Battle Tank

Two M60A3 tanks.

Operation Red Sea