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'''''Kandahar Break''''' is a 2009 British war film set in Afghanistan pre-9/11. Richard ([[Shaun Dooley]]), a British engineer, is part of a company contracted by the Taliban government for mine clearance. When he falls in love with his interpreter, he runs afoul of the corrupt police chief ([[Rasheed Naz]]) and tries to escape over the border to Pakistan. During his journey he comes across an anti-Taliban movement, and seeks refuge with them as he becomes a wanted man.
'''''Kandahar Break''''' is a 2009 British war film set in Afghanistan pre-9/11. Richard ([[Shaun Dooley]]), a British engineer, is part of a company contracted by the Taliban government for mine clearance. When he falls in love with his interpreter, he runs afoul of the corrupt police chief ([[Rasheed Naz]]) and tries to escape over the border to Pakistan. During his journey he comes across an anti-Taliban movement, and seeks refuge with them as he becomes a wanted man.


'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Kandahar Break'':'''
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=Sidearms=
=Sidearms=
==Browning Hi-Power==
==Browning Hi-Power==
Omar Baloch ([[Hameed Sheikh]]), the leader of the anti-Taliban movement, carries a [[Browning_Hi-Power#Browning_Hi-Power|Browning Hi-Power]].
Omar Baloch ([[Hameed Sheikh]]), the leader of the anti-Taliban movement, carries a [[Browning Hi-Power]].
[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm]]
[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm]]
[[File:KB Omar HiPower.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Omar Baloch ([[Hameed Sheikh]]) holds his Browning Hi-Power on Richard.]]
[[File:KB Omar HiPower.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Omar Baloch ([[Hameed Sheikh]]) holds his Browning Hi-Power on Richard.]]
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==Tokarev TT-33==
==Tokarev TT-33==
A Taliban fighter carries a [[Tokarev_TT-33_Pistol#Tokarev_TT-33|Tokarev TT-33]].
A Taliban fighter carries a [[Tokarev TT-33]].
[[File:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
[[File:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
[[File:KB Taliban TT33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter draws his Tokarev TT-33.]]
[[File:KB Taliban TT33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter draws his Tokarev TT-33.]]
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=Rifles=
=Rifles=
==AK-47==
==AK-47==
The [[AK-47#AK-47|AK-47]] is used by Richard ([[Shaun Dooley]]) and several anti-Taliban fighters.
The [[AK-47]] is used by Richard ([[Shaun Dooley]]) and several anti-Taliban fighters.
[[File:TypeIII AK47.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47, Type III - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47, Type III - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Richard AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard ([[Shaun Dooley]]) holds an AK-47 as he stops a stoning.]]
[[File:KB Richard AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard ([[Shaun Dooley]]) holds an AK-47 as he stops a stoning.]]
[[File:KB Richard AK47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard holds the rifle on the villagers.]]
[[File:KB Richard AK47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Richard holds the rifle on the villagers.]]
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==AKS-47==
==AKS-47==
Taliban fighters and Afghan Army soldiers use the [[AK-47#AKS-47|AKS-47]]. Several of these rifles appear to be polytech manufactured.
Taliban fighters and Afghan Army soldiers use the [[AKS-47]]. Several of these rifles appear to be polytech manufactured.
[[File:DeactivatedAKS(1954-59).jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AKS.JPG|thumb|none|500px|AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Taliban AKS47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban guard with an AKS-47.]]
[[File:KB Taliban AKS47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban guard with an AKS-47.]]
[[File:KB ANA AKS47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Afghan National Army soldier holds an AKS-47.]]
[[File:KB ANA AKS47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Afghan National Army soldier holds an AKS-47.]]
[[File:Poly_Tech_AK-47S_Semi-Automatic_Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Polytech AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:Poly Tech AK-47S Semi-Automatic Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Polytech AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Taliban AKS47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the barrel of a polytech AKS-47.]]
[[File:KB Taliban AKS47 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the barrel of a polytech AKS-47.]]
[[File:KB Taliban AKS47 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter with his AKS-47.]]
[[File:KB Taliban AKS47 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter with his AKS-47.]]
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==AKMS==
==AKMS==
An anti-Taliban fighter carries an [[AK-47#AKMS|AKMS]].
An anti-Taliban fighter carries an [[AKMS]].
[[File:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Fighter AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An anti-Taliban fighters with his AKMS.]]
[[File:KB Fighter AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An anti-Taliban fighters with his AKMS.]]
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==Norinco Type 56==
==Norinco Type 56==
Taliban fighters and Tribesman carry the [[AK-47#Norinco_Type_56|Norinco Type 56]] with underfolding pigsticker bayonets.
Taliban fighters and Tribesman carry the [[Norinco Type 56]] with underfolding pigsticker bayonets.
[[File:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 with underfolding "pigsticker" bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 with underfolding "pigsticker" bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Tribesman Norinco56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tribesman chambers his Norinco Type 56. Note the circular flash hider and underfolding bayonet.]]
[[File:KB Tribesman Norinco56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tribesman chambers his Norinco Type 56. Note the circular flash hider and underfolding bayonet.]]
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==Norinco Type 56-1==
==Norinco Type 56-1==
Tribesman and Afghan National Army soldiers use the [[AK-47#Norinco_Type_56|Norinco Type 56-1]]. One of the Tribesman has a smooth orange magazine like the ones used by the [[AK-74]] series, rather then the ribbed silver magazine.  
Tribesman and Afghan National Army soldiers use the [[Norinco Type 56-1]]. One of the Tribesman has a smooth orange magazine like the ones used by the [[AK-74]] series, rather then the ribbed silver magazine.  
[[File:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56-1 with folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56-1 with folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Tribesman Norinco561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tribesman draws his Norinco Type 56-1, holding it on Richard. (This gets to be quite a pattern).]]
[[File:KB Tribesman Norinco561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Tribesman draws his Norinco Type 56-1, holding it on Richard. (This gets to be quite a pattern).]]
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==AIM==
==AIM==
A Taliban fighter can be seen with an [[AK-47#AIM.2FAIMS|AIM]].
A Taliban fighter can be seen with an [[AIM]].
[[File:Aimrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AIM - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:Aimrifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AIM - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:KB Taliban AIMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter doing crowd control holds an AIM.]]
[[File:KB Taliban AIMS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter doing crowd control holds an AIM.]]
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=Launchers=
=Launchers=
==RPG-7==
==RPG-7==
Several Taliban fighters carry the [[RPG-7#RPG-7|RPG-7]].
Several Taliban fighters carry the [[RPG-7]].
[[File:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
[[File:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
[[File:KB Taliban RPG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban guard holds an RPG-7. The unique color and warhead shape suggests it might be a mock-up.]]
[[File:KB Taliban RPG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban guard holds an RPG-7. The unique color and warhead shape suggests it might be a mock-up.]]

Latest revision as of 10:37, 19 September 2022

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Kandahar Break (2009)

Kandahar Break is a 2009 British war film set in Afghanistan pre-9/11. Richard (Shaun Dooley), a British engineer, is part of a company contracted by the Taliban government for mine clearance. When he falls in love with his interpreter, he runs afoul of the corrupt police chief (Rasheed Naz) and tries to escape over the border to Pakistan. During his journey he comes across an anti-Taliban movement, and seeks refuge with them as he becomes a wanted man.


The following weapons were used in the film Kandahar Break:


Sidearms

Browning Hi-Power

Omar Baloch (Hameed Sheikh), the leader of the anti-Taliban movement, carries a Browning Hi-Power.

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Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm
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Omar Baloch (Hameed Sheikh) holds his Browning Hi-Power on Richard.
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Side-view of the pistol.
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Omar fires his Hi-Power during a contact with the Taliban.
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Omar takes cover as he runs out of ammunition. Note the drawn-back slide.

Tokarev TT-33

A Taliban fighter carries a Tokarev TT-33.

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Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
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A Taliban fighter draws his Tokarev TT-33.
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"Allahu Akbar!"

Rifles

AK-47

The AK-47 is used by Richard (Shaun Dooley) and several anti-Taliban fighters.

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AK-47, Type III - 7.62x39mm
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Richard (Shaun Dooley) holds an AK-47 as he stops a stoning.
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Richard holds the rifle on the villagers.
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An anti-Taliban fighter holds an AK-47 on watch.
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An anti-Taliban fighter opens up with his AK.

AKS-47

Taliban fighters and Afghan Army soldiers use the AKS-47. Several of these rifles appear to be polytech manufactured.

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AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm
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A Taliban guard with an AKS-47.
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An Afghan National Army soldier holds an AKS-47.
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Polytech AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm
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Close-up of the barrel of a polytech AKS-47.
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A Taliban fighter with his AKS-47.
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The wounded man fires his AK blindly.
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Ashiq Khan (Rasheed Naz) fires an AKS-47 at Richard.

AKMS

An anti-Taliban fighter carries an AKMS.

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AKMS - 7.62x39mm
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An anti-Taliban fighters with his AKMS.
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The fighter holds his AKMS on Richard.

Norinco Type 56

Taliban fighters and Tribesman carry the Norinco Type 56 with underfolding pigsticker bayonets.

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Norinco Type 56 with underfolding "pigsticker" bayonet - 7.62x39mm
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A Tribesman chambers his Norinco Type 56. Note the circular flash hider and underfolding bayonet.
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The man takes aim at a convoy.
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The Tribesman fires his Type 56.
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Close-up of the weapon.
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A Taliban guard carries a Norinco Type 56.
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An anti-Taliban fighter with a Type 56. Note the red tape around the magazine.

Norinco Type 56-1

Tribesman and Afghan National Army soldiers use the Norinco Type 56-1. One of the Tribesman has a smooth orange magazine like the ones used by the AK-74 series, rather then the ribbed silver magazine.

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Norinco Type 56-1 with folding stock - 7.62x39mm
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A Tribesman draws his Norinco Type 56-1, holding it on Richard. (This gets to be quite a pattern).
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The barrel.
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The muzzle, pressed way too close for comfort.
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The Tribesman with his Type 56-1, note the smooth orange magazine.
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An Afghan National Army soldier prepares to raid a compound with his Norinco Type 56-1.
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Close-up of the barrel.

AIM

A Taliban fighter can be seen with an AIM.

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AIM - 7.62x39mm
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A Taliban fighter doing crowd control holds an AIM.

Launchers

RPG-7

Several Taliban fighters carry the RPG-7.

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RPG-7 - 40mm
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A Taliban guard holds an RPG-7. The unique color and warhead shape suggests it might be a mock-up.
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One of the guard's one the roof of the left building holds an RPG-7.