Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity (1994)

Terminal Velocity is a 1994 action thriller directed by Deran Sarafian (Death Warrant) and stars Charlie Sheen as Ditch Brody, a skydiving instructor dealing with a tragic accident involving an inexperienced skydiver he took up on her first jump. When he discovers that all is not what it seems, Brody finds himself dealing with a larger conspiracy. The film, which also co-stars Nastassja Kinski and James Gandolfini, was written and co-produced by David Twohy, and is somewhat notable for being one of the earliest films to feature the then-new Heckler & Koch USP pistol.

The following weapons were used in the film Terminal Velocity:

Handguns

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Glock 17

Krista Moldova (Nastassja Kinski) carries the Glock 17 as her sidearm-of-choice through the movie.

Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

A publicity photograph from Terminal Velocity. Krista Moldova (Nastassja Kinski, right) is firing her Glock 17, while Ditch Brody (Charlie Sheen, left) is firing a Beretta 92FS.

Krista (Nastassja Kinski) draws her Glock 17 while in the airplane junkyard.

Krista (Nastassja Kinski) opens fire with the Glock.

Krista continues to fire as she tells Ditch that the safety is still engaged on the Beretta.

Krista fires her Glock as Ditch accidentally discharges the Beretta.

Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard"

Karen (Cathryn de Prume) is seen in her apartment wielding a snub-nose revolver with a covered hammer shroud, which appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" (though it's hard to tell for sure).

Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" hammer shroud - .38 Special

Karen (Cathryn de Prume) is seen in her apartment wielding a snub-nose revolver with a covered hammer shroud, which appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard".

Heckler & Koch USP

Russian mob enforcer Kerr (Christopher McDonald) carries a Heckler & Koch USP as his sidearm in the movie. Terminal Velocity is one of the earliest films to ever feature this pistol (Not the first, as Clear and Present Danger preceded this film's release by just over a month). It is, however, likely the first movie ever to feature this pistol prominently in firing scenes.

Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm

Russian mob enforcer Kerr (Christopher McDonald) draws his Heckler & Koch USP.

Kerr fires his USP.

While in free-fall on his own car, Kerr tries to draw the USP again.

Kerr and Ditch Brody fight over the USP from the car while falling.

Beretta 92F

During the ambush scene, Ben Pinkwater (James Gandolfini) tries to draw a Beretta 92F on Krista Moldova and Ditch Brody (Charlie Sheen). Krista takes the gun from him and gives it to Ditch, whose inexperience with guns is demonstrated when he tries to fire the Beretta with the safety on. Most of the other Russian mafiosos also appear to be carrying Berettas in the scene.

Beretta 92F - 9x19mm

A publicity photograph from Terminal Velocity. Krista Moldova (Nastassja Kinski, right) is firing her Glock 17, while Ditch Brody (Charlie Sheen, left) is firing a captured Beretta 92F.

Ben Pinkwater (James Gandolfini) draws the Beretta 92F.

Ditch Brody (Charlie Sheen) tries to fire the Beretta with the safety on.

Ditch has an accidental discharge with the Beretta after taking the safety off.

Rifles

Ruger AC556 Muzzelite Bullpup

During the ambush scene, one of Kerr's henchmen carries a Ruger AC556 automatic rifle fitted with a Muzzelite Bullpup stock. After this henchmen is hit and killed by Krista's Glock 17, Kerr himself takes the weapon and uses it.

Ruger Mini-14 in a Muzzelite MZ14 Bullpup stock - 5.56x45mm

A publicity photograph of Kerr (Christopher McDonald) and Ben Pinkwater (James Gandolfini) in Terminal Velocity. Kerr, at right, is armed with a Ruger AC556 in a Muzzelite stock.

Grendel SRT Sniper Rifle

Krista Moldova's partner holds what appears to be a Grendel SRT bolt-action, magazine fed sniper rifle during the ambush scene, which is then used by Krista herself.

Bolt-action marksman rifle manufactured by GRENDEL, Inc. of Rockledge, FL (currently KEL-TEC CNC, Inc.), 1986 to 1990. The weapon was based on a SAKO A-II action and a 20-inches Douglas barrel, all bedded on a polymer stock with an underfolding buttstock for easier transport. Polymer detachable magazine held 10 rounds of 7,62x51mm-NATO caliber ammunition.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch SP89 (mocked up as MP5K)

Several of the Russian mafia henchmen throughout the movie carry Heckler & Koch SP89s that have been converted to full-auto and fitted with MP5K foregrips. They are recognizable as SP89s due to their permanently attached all-metal lower receivers.

Heckler & Koch SP89 (mocked up as MP5K) - 9x19mm

A henchman with his H&K SP89 mocked up as an MP5K. The all-metal trigger group of the SP89 is clearly visible in this image.

Shotguns

Remington 870

During the climax on the cargo plane, Kerr tries to shoot Ditch Brody with a Remington 870 fitted with a pistol grip and heat shield.

Remington 870 with USMC configuration - 12 Gauge

During the climax on the cargo plane, Kerr tries to shoot Ditch Brody with a Remington 870 fitted with a pistol grip and heat shield.

Other Weapons

M136 AT4

During the ambush scene, one of the Russian mafia henchmen brings an M136 AT4 rocket launcher to the shootout. He is subdued, and the weapon is taken and fired at the Russians by Sam (Hans Howes).

M136 AT4 - 84mm

During the ambush scene, an M136 AT4 rocket launcher is fired at the Russians by Sam (Hans Howes).