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Blue Thunder (TV Series)

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Blue Thunder (TV Series - 1984)

Blue Thunder is the 1984 television adaptation of the 1983 film. The series was not a continuation of the film, but instead followed a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department that uses the helicopter to fight crime. The cast included Dana Carvey as well as former NFL stars Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith. The series was broadcast in competition with the similarly themed Airwolf and only aired for 11 episodes in the US on ABC.

The following weapons were used in the television series Blue Thunder (TV Series):


Heavy Weapons

M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon

As in the film, the M61 Vulcan is the main weapon of the Blue Thunder helicopter.

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The GE M61 Vulcan 20mm Cannon.
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As in the film, the M61 Vulcan is the main weapon of the Blue Thunder helicopter.

Handguns

Heckler & Koch P9S

A P9S is the sidearm carried by Blue Thunder's pilot, Frank Chaney (James Farentino).

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Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm
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A P9S is fired by Frank Chaney (James Farentino) in "Second Thunder" (S1E01).

Heckler & Koch VP70

The Heckler & Koch VP70 is the service pistol carried by "Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) and "Bubba" Kelsey (Bubba Smith) in the series.

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Heckler & Koch VP70 - 9x19mm
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"Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) opens fire with the VP70 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).
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"Bubba" Kelsey (Bubba Smith) with the VP70 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).

Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK33A3

"Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) is seen with a Heckler & Koch HK33A3 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).

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Heckler & Koch HK33A3 - 5.56x45mm NATO
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"Ski" Butowski (Dick Butkus) with the HK33A3 in the series premiere "Second Thunder" (S1E01).