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Future Weapons (2006-2008)

Note: This page predates current IMFDB policy regarding documentaries, and is allowed because it is considered "grandfathered."

Future Weapons was a Discovery Channel pop-science documentary show that ran for three seasons from 2006-2008. The show was presented by the late Richard "Mack" Machowicz and featured demonstrations of advanced weapons and period prototypes (including handheld weapons, mounted weapons and military vehicles) coupled to what were often extremely optimistic claims about their performance. Many of the featured projects would later be cancelled.

Season 1

Beretta 92FS Inox

In the CornerShot segment of episode No Place To Hide a Beretta 92FS Inox could be seen being fired by an unknown soldier/guard from a CornerShot attachment which has a suppressor attached to it.

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Beretta 92FS - 9mm.
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The suppressed Beretta 92FS Inox attached to a CornerShot being fired by an unknown soldier/guard.

SIG-Sauer P226

In the CornerShot segment in episode No Place To Hide a SIG-Sauer P226 could be seen on a CornerShot attachment in the hands of an unknown soldier/guard.

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SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm.
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The SIG-Sauer P226 attached to a Cornershot, in the hands of an unknown soldier/guard.
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The SIG-Sauer P226 attached to a Cornershot, in the hands of an unknown soldier/guard.

Heckler & Koch USP

A USP can be seen attached to a cornershot but it was not fired

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Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm

Glock 17

The Glock 17 appears twice in the season one. It is first seen in the CornerShot segment of episode No Place To Hide where Mack uses it attached to a CornerShot and having an extended magazine. Later it is seen in the Advanced Tactical Laser segment of episode Future Shock where a SWAT unit is seen readying it and has a flashlight attached to it.

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Glock 17, 9x19mm
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A SWAT unit showing his Glock 17 with flashlight
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Mack with his Glock 17 on CornerShot attachment.
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Mack with his Glock 17 on CornerShot attachment.

Metal Storm VLE

A Metal Storm VLE is seen in the Metal Storm segment of episode Future Shock.

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A animation showing the Metal Storm VLE.

Tavor TAR-21

A unknown person is seen holding a Tavor TAR-21 in the Tavor TAR-21 segment of episode The Power of Fear.

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IMI Tavor TAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.
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An unknown person with a Tavor TAR-21.

Tavor CTAR-21

Mack uses a Tavor CTAR-21 in the segment -Tavor TAR-21 in episode The Power of Fear.

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IMI Tavor CTAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.
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Mack firing the Tavor CTAR-21.
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Mack firing the Tavor CTAR-21.

M16A2/A4

M16A2/A4s are seen in the hands of US soldiers in Iraq, in the footage shown.

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M16A2, 5.56x45mm

L85A2

Seen in the hands of British soldiers.

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L85A2, 5.56x45mm NATO

SKS

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SKS, 7.62x39mm

Barrett M107

Mack is seen firing a Barrett M107 in the segment Barrett M107 during the episode Stealth.

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Barrett M107 - .50 BMG.
Mack firing the M107
Mack firing the M107

Metal Storm

M2HB

Seen mounted on several vehicles throughout the series.

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Browning M2Hb, .50 BMG

FN M240B

In Episode 5 "Smart Weapons", the SWORDS (Special Weapons Observation Reconnaissance Detection System) is fitted with an FN M240B machine gun.

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M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO.
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FGM-148 Javelin

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FGM-148 Javelin - 142mm.

M230 Chain Gun

In Episode 5 "Smart Weapons", the AH-64 Apache helicopter is armed with an M230 Chain Gun. Another M230 CHG is attached to a CROWS (Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station).

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Hughes/Alliant Techsystems M230 30mm Chain Gun
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M230 Chain Gun attached to a CROWS (Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station).

M202 FLASH

Seen fitted on a SWORDS robot.

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M202 FLASH
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M67 Hand Grenade

Used to test Dragon Skin body armor.

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M69 training grenade - an inert version of the M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade. The real live version has a more brownish color and has painted factory markings on the body.

Heckler & Koch USP Compact

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Season 2

M1911

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This is a 1911 shown to illustrate the recoil of the .45 ACP

TDI Vector

The TDI Vector prototype was shown in its own segment of S2E10 "Close Quarter Combat," extolling the virtues of the weapon's off-axis delayed blowback operating system in reducing muzzle climb. It was referred to on the show as the "TDI Kriss," the earliest in a series of silly monikers applied to the Vector that ended with TDI changing its own name.

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TDI Vector prototype - .45 ACP
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Heckler & Koch MP5A3

A Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen when Mack is testing the Dragon Skin Armor, when he is comparing it to the TDI Vector and the Knight's Armament PDW. He is also seen testing one in many other episodes.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9mm.
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Mack Compares the TDI Vector to the MP5A3.

Heckler & Koch MP5N

Seen Compared to the MP7A1.

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Heckler & Koch MP5N, 9mm
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Heckler & Koch MP7A1

A Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is seen only in one episode.

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Heckler & Koch MP7A1 fitted with iron sights. - 4.6x30mm.
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Heckler & Koch UMP

A Heckler & Koch UMP is seen when being compared to the TDI Vector.

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Heckler & Koch UMP-45 - .45 ACP.
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M1A1 Thompson

An M1A1 Thompson is seen being used by a U.S soldier in a WW2 video to explain that most SMGs have enormous recoil, while in the video clips one person empties a full magazine in one burst with no appreciable recoil.

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M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP.
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Thompson M1928A1

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M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP
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M16 rifle series

For some reason, even though he was apparently a Navy SEAL, he refers to this as a machine gun, instead of an assault rifle.

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M16A2, 5.56x45mm

M4

Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons.

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Colt M4A1, 5.56x45mm
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CAR-15

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M16A1

Barrett M468

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Barrett M468 - 6.8x43mm.
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Zastava M70

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Zastava M70, 7.62x39mm
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Norinco Type 56

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Norinco Type 56, 7.62x39mm

Heckler & Koch HK416

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Heckler & Koch HK416 - 5.56x45mm.
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Mac firing a 10-inch version of the HK416. Note that the front sight has been folded down.
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HK416 with AG36 grenade launcher.

Heckler & Koch HK417

Prototype version utilizing G3 magazines.

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Heckler & Koch HK417 Prototype - 7.62x51mm
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AA-12 (Auto Assault-12)

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AA-12, 12 Gauge
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AA-12 CQB - 12 Gauge
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Remington 870

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Remington 870, 12 Gauge
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Barrett M99

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Barrett M99 - .416 Barrett
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Accuracy International AS50

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AS50. .50 BMG
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Accuracy International AW50F

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Accuracy International AW50F - .50 BMG
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Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention

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Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention - .408 CheyTac.

M249

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M249, 5.56x45mm

Mk 48 Mod 0

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Mk 48 Mod 0, 7.62x51mm
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Mk 46 Mod 0

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Mk 46 Mod 0, 5.56x45mm
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XM312

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XM312, .50 BMG
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XM307 ACSW

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XM307, (.50 caliber version, XM312)
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Mk 19 grenade launcher

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Mk19, 40mm
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Milkor MGL Mk 1L

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Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm
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M79 grenade launcher

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M79, 40mm

AT4-CS

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M136 AT4 - 84mm.
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Mk 153 Mod 0 SMAW

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Mk153 Mod 0, 83mm
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M141 SMAW-D

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M141 SMAW-D launcher and HEDP rocket - 83mm
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Season 3

Glock 17

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Glock-17, 9mm

Beretta 93R

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.Has a Buttstock.

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Beretta 93R, 9mm

Heckler & Koch VP70

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Heckler & Koch VP70M - 9x19mm with stock
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Colt Model 1903

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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Blued - .32 acp
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Knight's Armament PDW

A conveniently built rifle based on the AR-15 platform, the KAC Personal Defense Weapon is available with an 8" or 10" barrel and fires a 6x35mm cartridge built for similar velocity to a 5.56mm round but able to fire from a shorter barrel. The gun has a side folding stock for easy concealment and an advanced muzzle break which heavily cuts the huge muzzle flash expected from such a short barrel. The gun's recoil is very light so staying on target is easy, even when firing full auto. The gun was shown able to easily defeat body armor which a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 could not.

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KAC PDW with 10" barrel - 6x35mm
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Heckler & Koch MP5A3

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Heckler & Koch MP5, 9mm

Beretta M12

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.

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Beretta M12, 9mm

Smith & Wesson M76

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Smiths & Wesson Model 76, 9mm

CAR-15

M16 A2

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M16A2, 5.56x45mm

Maadi ARM

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Maadi ARM, 7.62x39mm

AKM

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AKM, 7.62x39mm

M4

Seen throughout the series. Most of the time, compared to similar weapons.

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Colt M4A1, 5.56x45mm

Alexander Arms 6.5mm AR-15

Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf

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Beowulf rifle, .50 Beowulf
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IMI Tavor STAR-21

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STAR 21, 5.56x45mm
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IMI Tavor MTAR-21

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IMI Tavor MTAR-21 - 5.56x45mm.
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LWRC PSD

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LWRC M6A2 PSD - 5.56x45mm NATO
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FAMAS

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.

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FAMAS, 5.56x45m

Steyr AUG

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode

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Steyr AUG, 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G36

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.

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Heckler & Koch G36, 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G3

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.

Magpul Masada

This rifle features the luxury of firing both 5.56x45mm or 7.62x39mm should someone wish to covertly complete a mission without revealing there was anymore than AKs used at the place. Can be swapped about with multiple parts to fit the user. Also is built for simplicity with all parts made ambidextrous.

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Magpul Masada, 5.56mm/7.62x39mm
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LWRC SABR

The LWRC SABR (Sniper Assaulter Battle Rifle), now known as the REPR (Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle) was tested by Mack in S3E06. He used two different barrels to demonstrate the gun's ability to quickly transform between a carbine and sniper rifle.

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LWRC REPR with Magpul PRS stock and 20" sniper barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO
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M21

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M21, 7.62x51 NATO
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M1903A4 Springfield

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M1903A4 Springfield, .30-06

Heckler & Koch PSG-1

Found in the room full of weapons in the M110 SASS episode.

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Heckler & Koch PSG-1, 7.62x51mm NATO

Accuracy International AWM

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Accuracy International AWM - .338 Lapua.
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Knight's Armament M110

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M110, 7.62x51mm
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M24

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M24, 7.62x51mm
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Beretta LTLX7000

Seen in 'Non-lethal Special'.

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M249 Paratrooper

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M249, 5.56x45mm
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LWRC M6A4 IAR

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LWRC M6A4 IAR - 5.56x46mm
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Mack with an LWRC IAR
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RPK

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RPK, 7.62x39mm

M240

Seen being fired from a helicopter and later being compared by a Dillon Aero M134D Gatling gun in episode-'GUNS'.

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M240, 7.62x51mm NATO

M240D

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M240D, 7.62x51mm NATO

M60D

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M60D, 7.62x51mm

M2HB

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M2HB, .50 BMG

Dillon Aero M134D

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Dillon Aero M134D, 7.62x51mm
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Milkor MGL Mk 1L

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Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm

MATADOR

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MATADOR HH with stand-off probe extended for anti-armor mode - 90mm
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RPG-7

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RPG-7 40mm

Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70

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RBS 70 with Raytheon Cossor IFF880 IFF antenna and Saab Vectronics COND (Clip-On Night Device) - 106mm

DefTech 37mm launcher

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DefTech 37mm
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This is actually a Penn Arms Pump Action MGL with fixed stock, notice the pump handle at the front (http://www.pennarms.com/40mm-Multi5-pump.aspx)

FN 303

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FN 303 - 18mm
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