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Airwolf (1984-1986)

Airwolf was a television action series that aired for three seasons on CBS from 1984 to 1986 and then for one on the USA Network. For its first three seasons, the series starred Jan-Michael Vincent as Stringfellow Hawke, a pilot who flew helicopters during the Vietnam War, who is asked by the Firm, a covert US government agency, to recover a top secret military attack helicopter known as Airwolf that has fallen into hostile hands. Upon the recovery, Stringfellow flies Airwolf on missions for the Firm, in exchange for the agency's continuted search for his brother, who went MIA in Vietnam. The series was created by Donald Bellisario (who is known for creating such series as Magnum P.I., JAG, and NCIS) and co-starred Ernest Borgnine, Jean Bruce Scott, and Alex Cord. The main cast was replaced and mostly stock footage was used for the Airwolf flying scenes in the fourth season.

The following weapons were featured in the television series Airwolf:


Guns of Airwolf

According to the computer readout seen during Season 1, Airwolf's offensive weapons include 40mm Cannons and .50 caliber Chain Guns mounted on each side in addition to its rocket pods. The machine guns were shown to have telescoping barrels, which allowed them to be stowed away when the helicopter configured itself to fly supersonic.

Closeup of the Guns mounted on Airwolf. The big cannon underneath was supposed to be a 40mm cannon, while the two above were 50 caliber.
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Airwolf's computer readout describing its weaponry.

Handguns

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is the primary sidearm of Dominic Santini (Ernest Borgnine) and Stringfellow Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent) during Season 1. Both Archangel (Alex Cord) and Caitlin (Jean Bruce Scott) are seen using the handgun as well in the series.

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World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
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Stringfellow Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent) holds an M1911A1 in Season 1's "Fight Like a Dove".
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Dominic Santini (Ernest Borgnine) holds an M1911A1 on the fake Sinjin Hawke in Season 1's "Echoes from the Past".
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Archangel (Alex Cord) holds the M1911A1 in Season 2's "Fallen Angel" (S2E7).
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Caitlin O’Shannessy (Jean Bruce Scott) uses the M1911A1 in Season 3's "The Horn of Plenty" (S3E1).

Detonics CombatMaster

The stainless Detonics CombatMaster is seen carried by both Stringfellow Hawke and Caitlin O'Shannessy during Seasons 2 and 3.

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Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent) holds the CombatMaster in Season 2's "Once a Hero" (S2E10).
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Caitlin O'Shannessy (Jean Bruce Scott) holds the Detonics CombatMaster in Season 3's "The Horn of Plenty".

Detonics ScoreMaster

Stringfellow also is seen using a Detonics Scoremaster in various episodes.

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Detonics ScoreMaster - .45 ACP
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Hawke with the ScoreMaster in Season 2's "HX 1" (S2E08).
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Hawke uses the ScoreMaster while flying Airwolf in Season 2's "Flight #093 is Missing".

Walther PPK

The Walther PPK is carried by various characters throughout the series.

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Walther PPK in 7.65x17mm Auto (.32 ACP)
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A Walther PPK is seen in the hands of Sarah Le Bow (Tovah Feldshuh) during the Season 1 episode, "Fight Like A Dove".
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A stainless steel Walther PPK is fired by the Cuban colonel in the Season 1 episode "Mad Over Miami".

Nagant M1895

Airwolf's designer Dr. Charles Moffett (David Hemmings) uses a Nagant M1895 to try and destroy Airwolf in the pilot episode.

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Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62 x 38mmR
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In the pilot episode, Airwolf's designer Dr. Charles Moffett (David Hemmings) holds the Nagant M1895 while hiding out in Libya.
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Moffett pulls the hammer back.
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Moffett (David Hemmings) uses the Nagant M1895.


Assault Rifles

Valmet M71S

As what was common for productions in the 1970's and 1980's, the Valmet M71S rifle is seen used as a substitute for the AK-47. In Season 2's "Short Walk to Freedom", Hawke is seen with the rifle.

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A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm
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Hawke holds the Valmet rifle in Season 2's "Short Walk to Freedom".

Valmet M76F

The Valmet M76 is seen used by Limbawe forces in the Season 1 episode "And They Are Us."

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Valmet M76F with side folding tubular stock - 5.56x45mm
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The Valmet M76F fired by a Limbawe soldier in the Season 1 episode "And They Are Us."

AKM

The AKM is used throughout the series.

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AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm
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In the pilot episode, Libyan troops armed with AKM rifles encounter the devastating effects of Airwolf's firepower.

CAR-15

The CAR-15 is used throughout the series, notably Dom as he rescues a young boy stranded in Russia in Season 1's "Daddy's Gone a Hunt'n" (S1E02).

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M16A1

The M16A1 is used by Hawke's team as they attempt to rescue POW's in Season 2's "Once a Hero" (S2E10).

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M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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M16A1's are carried by members of Hawke's team in Season 2's "Once a Hero" (S2E10).
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Using the M16.

Ruger AC556K

Hawke takes a Ruger AC556K off a Libyan soldier and uses it in the pilot episode.

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Ruger AC556K - 5.56x45mm
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A Ruger AC556K is used by Hawke in the pilot episode.

Ruger AC556

A Ruger AC556 with a full stock is seen in Season 2's "Short Walk to Freedom".

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Ruger AC556
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A Ruger with a full stock in Season 2's "Short Walk to Freedom".

Submachine Guns

Uzi

A full size Uzi is used throughout the series, sometimes fitted with a suppressor.

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IMI Uzi 9mm

Micro Uzi

A Micro Uzi is used by Archangel (Alex Cord) in Season 3's "Birds of Paradise" (S3E22).

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IMI Micro Uzi - 9mm.
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A Micro Uzi is used by Archangel (Alex Cord) in "Birds of Paradise" (S3E22).

MAC-10

The MAC-10 is used in the series, notably by Hawke in the pilot episode and by Dunkirk (who has one with a suppressor) in Season 2's "HX 1".

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Ingram MAC 10 open bolt Submachine gun - .45acp

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Hawke holds the MAC-10 in the pilot episode.
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Hawke with the MAC-10.
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A MAC-10 fitted with a barrel shroud is used in Season 1's "Daddy's Gone a Hunt'n" (S1E02).
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A MAC-10 fitted with a suppressor is used by Dunkirk in Season 2's "HX 1".

Heavy Weapons

DShK Machine Gun (M60D Mockup)

An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is seen in Season 1's "Mad Over Miami" (S1E07).

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DShK 12.7x109mm on tripod.
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The fake DShk Machine Gun right before Airwolf takes it out.

M1919A4 .30 Caliber Machine Gun

The Browning M1919A4 .30 caliber machine gun is shown extensively in the series, sometimes mocked up to resemble more Soviet Bloc machine guns.

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M1919A4 .30 Machine Gun
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in Season 1's "Daddy's Gone a Hunt'n" (S1E02), a Russian gunner opens fire with a Browning M1919 mocked up to resemble a different weapon.

Browning M2HB Aircraft Heavy Machine Gun

The Browning M2HB Aircraft heavy machine gun is also seen in the series.

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Browning M2HB .50 BMG
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A machine gun team using the Browning in Season 2's "Once a Hero" (S2E10).
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East German gunners use the Browning to fire at Airwolf in Season 2's "Fallen Angel" (S2E07).
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A Browning is manned on a boat in Season 2's "Flight #093 is Missing" (S2E09).
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A Browning mounted on a half track in Season 2's "Short Walk to Freedom" (S2E22).

RPG-7

An RPG-7 is seen used by various enemy forces throughout the series, most likely the same mockup used in the film Red Dawn (filmed only a year before the series went into production). In Season 1's "Mad Over Miami" (S1E07), Cuban forces are seen trying to take down Airwolf with one, as it's erroneously identified as an anti-aircraft weapon.

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RPG-7 40mm
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The RPG mockup seen in the Season 1 episode "Mad Over Miami".

M203 Grenade Launcher

An M203 Grenade Launcher is seen mounted underneath an M16A1 used by Season 2's "Once A Hero".

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M203 grenade launcher 40mm
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An M203 Grenade Launcher is seen mounted underneath an M16A1 used by Season 2's "Once A Hero".

M72 LAW

The M72 LAW is seen during a weapons demonstration in Season 2's "HX 1". In Season 2's "Out of the Sky", a LAW is fired at Airwolf from another helicopter.

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M72A2 LAW 66mm
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FIM-92A Stinger

The FIM-92A Stinger is used throughout the series, notably in Season 2's "Flight #093 is Missing".

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FIM-92A Stinger 70mm
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A Stinger is fired in Season 2's "Flight #093 is Missing" (S2E09).


Other

Several weapons are featured when a group of mercenaries put on a demonstration for buyers in Season 2's "HX 1".

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