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|caption = ''Film poster''
|caption = ''Film poster''
|country = [[Image:RUS.jpg|25px]] Russia
|country = [[Image:RUS.jpg|25px]] Russia
|director = Dzhanik Fayziev
|director = [[Dzhanik Fayziev]]
|date= 2012
|date= 2012
|language = Russian
|language = Russian
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'''''August. Eighth''''' (Russian Title: '''''Avgust. Vosmogo / Август. Восьмого''''') is a 2012 Russian film directed by Dzhanik Fayziev. A young woman sent her son to South Ossetia to visit her ex-husband and his parents. Soon she comes in South Ossetia too. But the 2008 South Ossetia War began. Now she is trying to save her son and to survive in the hell of war.
'''''August. Eighth''''' (Russian Title: '''''Avgust. Vosmogo / Август. Восьмого''''') is a 2012 Russian film directed by [[Dzhanik Fayziev]]. A young woman sends her son to South Ossetia to visit her ex-husband and his parents. Soon she comes to South Ossetia as well. But, the 2008 South Ossetia War begins shortly after. Now, she must save her son and survive the hell of war.


'''The following weapons are featured in the film ''August. Eighth'':'''
'''The following weapons are featured in the film ''August. Eighth'':'''
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==Stechkin APS==
==Stechkin APS==
[[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Stechkin APS''' - 9x18mm Makarov]]
[[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Stechkin APS''' - 9x18mm Makarov]]
[[Image:Avgust8-APS.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[Stechkin APS#Stetchkin APS|Stechkin APS]] can be seen in holster]]
[[Image:Avgust8-APS.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A [[Stechkin APS]] can be seen in a holster]]


=Assault Rifles=
=Assault Rifles=
==AKS-74U==
==AKS-74U==
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U (also referred to as the "AKSU" or 'Krinkov') - 5.45x39mm]]
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKSU.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of the Russian soldiers armed with the [[AK-74#AKS-74U|AKS-74U]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKSU.jpg|thumb|none|601px|One of the Russian soldiers armed with an [[AKS-74U]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKSU2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian tank crew member armed with the AKS-74U]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKSU2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian tank crew member armed with an AKS-74U]]
 


== AK-74M ==  
== AK-74M ==  
Numerous Russian soldiers use the [[AK-74M]].
[[Image:AK-74M.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AK-74M - 5.45x39mm]]
[[Image:AK-74M.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AK-74M - 5.45x39mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier to the left armed with the [[AK-74#AK-74|AK-74M]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier to the left armed with an [[AK-74M]].]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cpt. Ilya ([[Khasan Baroev]]) holds the AK-74M assault rifle. By the way it looks like a rubber version.]]  
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cpt. Ilya ([[Khasan Baroev]]) holds the AK-74M assault rifle. By the way it looks, it is most likely a rubber replica.]]  
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier carries the AK-74M assault rifle with mounted [[GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25]] underbarrel grenade launcher]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier carries the AK-74M assault rifle with a mounted [[GP-25]] underbarrel grenade launcher.]]


==AK-105==
==AK-105==
[[Image:AK-105.jpg|thumb|none|401px|AK-105 - 5.45x39mm.]]
[[Image:AK-105.jpg|thumb|none|401px|AK-105 - 5.45x39mm.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK105.jpg|thumb|none|601px|South Ossetian militiaman gives an [[AK-74#AK-105|AK-105]] assault rifle to Kazbek Nikolaevich ([[Aleksey Guskov]])]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK105.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A South Ossetian militiaman gives an [[AK-105]] assault rifle to Kazbek Nikolaevich ([[Aleksey Guskov]]).]]


==AKM==
==AKM==
Russian troops also use the [[AKM]]. While officially replaced by the AK-74M in service with the Russian Armed Forces by the events of the film, it is still favored by troops for its heavier round that provides increased stopping power and penetration ability.
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cpt. Ilya ([[Khasan Baroev]]) holds his [[AK-47#AKM|AKM]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Cpt. Ilya ([[Khasan Baroev]]) holds his [[AKM]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier to the right armed with the AKM. Note that the cleaning rod is missing.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AK-74M.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier to the right armed with the AKM. Note that the cleaning rod is missing.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian scout holds his AKM]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian scout holds his AKM]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Seryoga ([[Sergey Nazarov]]) holds his AKM]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Seryoga ([[Sergey Nazarov]]) holds his AKM]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Commander of the scouts Lekha ([[Maksim Matveev]]) fires his AKM with mounted [[GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25]] underbarrel grenade launcher at Georgian soldier.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-AKM5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Commander of the scouts Lekha ([[Maksim Matveev]]) fires his AKM with mounted [[GP-25]] underbarrel grenade launcher at a Georgian soldier.]]


==M4A1 Carbine==
==M4A1 Carbine==
Throughout the course of the film, Georgian troops are seen using [[M4A1 carbine]]s as their primary weapon.
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier ([[Aleksandr Hoshabaev]]) holds his [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 Carbine]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier ([[Aleksandr Hoshabaev]]) holds his [[M4A1 Carbine]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires his M4A1 carbine at Russian scouts armored cars.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In the same scene, another Georgian soldier can be seen with an M4A1 Carbine]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires his M4A1 at Russian scout cars.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldiers with their M4A1 carbines.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-M4-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldiers with their M4A1 carbines.]]


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== SVD Dragunov ==
== SVD Dragunov ==
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R.]]
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-SVD.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Seryoga ([[Sergey Nazarov]]) holds the [[SVD Dragunov#SVD Dragunov|SVD]] rifle]]
[[Image:Avgust8-SVD.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Seryoga ([[Sergey Nazarov]]) holds the [[SVD]] rifle.]]


=Machine Guns=
=Machine Guns=
==PK Machine Gun==
==PK Machine Gun==
[[Image:Pk machine gun.jpg |thumb|none|400px|left|PK Machine Gun, note the larger curved gas block and the thicker fluted barrel that was found on the original weapon - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:Pk machine gun.jpg |thumb|none|400px|left|PK Machine Gun, note the larger curved gas block and the thicker fluted barrel that was found on the original weapon - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier fires his [[PK Machine Gun#Kalashnikov PK/PKM Machine Gun|PK Machine Gun]] at Georgian troops]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier fires his [[PK Machine Gun]] at Georgian troops]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Same episode]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Same scene.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another one]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Another angle.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires the PK machine gun at Russian troops]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires the PK machine gun at Russian troops.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Close up firing PK]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKM5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Close-up of the firing PK.]]


==PKT Machine Gun==
==PKT Machine Gun==
[[Image:Machine gun PKT.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|PKT machine gun with 250-round ammo drum - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:Machine gun PKT.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|PKT machine gun with 250-round ammo drum - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKT.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[PK Machine Gun#Kalashnikov PK/PKM Machine Gun|PKT Machine Gun]] mounted in T-72 gun turret]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKT.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[PKT]] Machine Gun mounted in a T-72 gun turret.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKT2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian T-72 fires PKT machine gun]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKT2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian T-72 fires its PKT machine gun.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKT3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|PKT machine gun mounted in BTR-80 gun turret]]
[[Image:Avgust8-PKT3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|PKT machine gun mounted in a BTR-80 gun turret.]]


==NSVT heavy machine gun==
==NSVT heavy machine gun==
[[Image:NSVTMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|NSV-T heavy machine gun mounted on a Ukranian T-84 - 12.7x107mm]]
[[Image:NSVTMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|NSV-T heavy machine gun mounted on a Ukrainian T-84 - 12.7x107mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-NSVT.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[NSV heavy machine gun|NSVT heavy machine gun]] mounted on T-72 gun turret]]
[[Image:Avgust8-NSVT.jpg|thumb|none|601px|[[NSV heavy machine gun|NSVT heavy machine gun]] mounted in a T-72 gun turret.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-NSVT2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian T-72 tank with the NSVT mounted on its gun turret]]
[[Image:Avgust8-NSVT2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian T-72 tank with the NSVT mounted on its gun turret.]]


==KPVT heavy machine gun==
==KPVT heavy machine gun==
[[Image:Kpvt 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|KPVT heavy machine gun - 14.5x114mm]]
[[Image:Kpvt 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|KPVT heavy machine gun - 14.5x114mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-KPVT.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian BTR-80 armoured personnel carrier fires the [[KPV heavy machine gun#KPVT Heavy Machine Gun|KPVT Heavy Machine Gun]]]]
[[Image:Avgust8-KPVT.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian BTR-80 armored personnel carrier fires the [[KPVT Heavy Machine Gun]].]]
[[Image:Avgust8-KPVT2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian BRT-80 armoured personnel carrier]]
[[Image:Avgust8-KPVT2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian BRT-80 armored personnel carrier armed with a KPVT.]]


==Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2==
==Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2==
[[Image:GSh-30-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|GSh-30-2 - 30x165 mm]]
[[Image:GSh-30-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|left|GSh-30-2 - 30x165 mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GSh-30-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian Mi-24P ''Hind-F'' with a fixed side-mounted [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2|30mm GSh-30K]] twin-barrel cannon. This helicopter also armed with the 80-mm S-8 unguided rockets]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GSh-30-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian Mi-24P ''Hind-F'' with a fixed side-mounted [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2|30mm GSh-30K]] twin-barrel cannon. This helicopter is also armed with 80mm S-8 unguided rockets.]]


=Grenades=
=Grenades=
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= Grenade Launchers =
= Grenade Launchers =
== GP-25 Grenade Launcher ==
== GP-25 Grenade Launcher ==
Lekha can be seen using a [[GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25 grenade launcher]] mounted under his AKM rifle.
Lekha can be seen using a [[GP-25 grenade launcher]] mounted under his AKM rifle.
[[Image:Akm gp25.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GP-25 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on AKM 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Akm gp25.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GP-25 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on AKM 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Gp-25 1.jpg|thumb|none|401px|GP-25 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
[[Image:Gp-25 1.jpg|thumb|none|401px|GP-25 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Close up [[GP-series grenade launcher#GP-25|GP-25]] underbarrel grenade launcher. Note the blank cartridges in AKM magazine.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Close up of the [[GP-25]] underbarrel grenade launcher. Note the blank cartridges in the AKM magazine.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lekha holds his AKM assault rifle with mounted GP-25]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lekha holds his AKM assault rifle with mounted GP-25.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A caseless 40mm grenade is clearly visible in GP-25's muzzle. Also note the blank fire adapter on the AKM barrel.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-GP25-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A caseless 40mm grenade is clearly visible in the GP-25's muzzle. Also note the blank fire adapter on the AKM barrel.]]


== RPG-7 ==
== RPG-7 ==
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 - 40mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier armed with the [[RPG-7#RPG-7|RPG-7]] grenade launcher]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier armed with the [[RPG-7]] launcher.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG7-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier holds the RPG-7 grenade launcher]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG7-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier holds the RPG-7 launcher.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG7-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires RPG-7 grenade launcher at a Russian T-72 tank. Note he's firing the RPG without a grenade loaded.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG7-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires the RPG-7 at a Russian T-72 tank. Note he's firing the RPG without a rocket loaded.]]


==RPG-26==
==RPG-26==
[[Image:Rpg26-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-26 - 72.5mm]]
[[Image:Rpg26-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-26 - 72.5mm]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG-26.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier fires [[RPG-26]] grenade launcher at Georgian T-72 tank.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG-26.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian soldier fires a [[RPG-26]] launcher at Georgian T-72 tank.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG-26-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires RPG-26 grenade launcher.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-RPG-26-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian soldier fires a RPG-26.]]




=Trivia=
=Trivia=
==122-mm D-30 howitzer==
==122-mm D-30 howitzer==
[[Image:Avgust8-D30.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian 122-mm D-30 howitzers in the foreground. Also you can see 100-mm air defense guns KS-19 in the background]]
[[Image:Avgust8-D30.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Georgian 122mm D-30 howitzers in the foreground. You can also see KS-19 100mm air defense guns in the background.]]


==BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle==
==BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle==
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==Hummer H2 mocked up as GAZ-2330 "Tigr"==
==Hummer H2 mocked up as GAZ-2330 "Tigr"==
[[Image:Avgust8-Fake-Tigr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hummer H2 mocked up as Russian GAZ-2330 "Tigr" high-mobility multipurpose military armored vehicle.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Fake-Tigr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Hummer H2 mocked up as Russian GAZ-2330 "Tigr" high-mobility multipurpose military armored vehicle.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Fake-Tigr2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Fake GAZ-2330 "Tigr"]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Fake-Tigr2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Fake GAZ-2330 "Tigr".]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Fake-Tigr3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Fake GAZ-2330 "Tigr"]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Fake-Tigr3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Fake GAZ-2330 "Tigr".]]


==Real GAZ-2330 "Tigr"==
==Real GAZ-2330 "Tigr"==
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==Otokar Cobra==
==Otokar Cobra==
[[Image:Avgust8-OtokarCobra.jpg|thumb|none|601px|This Georgian Otokar Cobra armoured vehicle was actually captured by Russian troops and later took part in this movie]]
[[Image:Avgust8-OtokarCobra.jpg|thumb|none|601px|This Georgian Otokar Cobra armored vehicle was actually captured by Russian troops and later took part in this movie.]]


==T-72BV main battle tank==
==T-72BV main battle tank==
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==BM-21 Grad==
==BM-21 Grad==
[[Image:Avgust8-BM-21.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian 122 mm multiple rocket launcher BM-21 Grad]]
[[Image:Avgust8-BM-21.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian 122mm multiple rocket launcher BM-21 Grad]]


==Mil Mi-17 Hip==
==Mil Mi-17 Hip==
[[Image:Avgust8-Mi-17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian Mil Mi-17 ''Hip'' transport helicopter armed with the 80-mm S-8 unguided rockets.]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Mi-17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Russian Mil Mi-17 ''Hip'' transport helicopter armed with the 80mm S-8 unguided rockets.]]


==Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot==
==Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot==
[[Image:Avgust8-Su-25.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The group of Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ''Frogfoot'' close air support aircraft attacking Georgian troops]]
[[Image:Avgust8-Su-25.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A group of Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ''Frogfoot'' close air support aircraft attacking Georgian troops]]





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August. Eighth
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Film poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Russia
Directed by Dzhanik Fayziev
Release Date 2012
Language Russian
Studio Glavkino
Dago Productions
Distributor Twentieth Century Fox
Fox International Productions
Main Cast
Character Actor
Kseniya Svetlana Ivanova
Lekha Maksim Matveev
Zaur Egor Beroev
Tyoma Artyom Fadeev
Egor Aleksandr Oleshko
Seryoga Sergey Nazarov
Cpt. Ilya Khasan Baroev
Prezident Vladimir Vdovichenkov


August. Eighth (Russian Title: Avgust. Vosmogo / Август. Восьмого) is a 2012 Russian film directed by Dzhanik Fayziev. A young woman sends her son to South Ossetia to visit her ex-husband and his parents. Soon she comes to South Ossetia as well. But, the 2008 South Ossetia War begins shortly after. Now, she must save her son and survive the hell of war.

The following weapons are featured in the film August. Eighth:


Pistols

Stechkin APS

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Russian Stechkin APS - 9x18mm Makarov
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A Stechkin APS can be seen in a holster

Assault Rifles

AKS-74U

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AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm
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One of the Russian soldiers armed with an AKS-74U
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Russian tank crew member armed with an AKS-74U

AK-74M

Numerous Russian soldiers use the AK-74M.

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AK-74M - 5.45x39mm
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Russian soldier to the left armed with an AK-74M.
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Cpt. Ilya (Khasan Baroev) holds the AK-74M assault rifle. By the way it looks, it is most likely a rubber replica.
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Russian soldier carries the AK-74M assault rifle with a mounted GP-25 underbarrel grenade launcher.

AK-105

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AK-105 - 5.45x39mm.
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A South Ossetian militiaman gives an AK-105 assault rifle to Kazbek Nikolaevich (Aleksey Guskov).

AKM

Russian troops also use the AKM. While officially replaced by the AK-74M in service with the Russian Armed Forces by the events of the film, it is still favored by troops for its heavier round that provides increased stopping power and penetration ability.

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AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm
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Cpt. Ilya (Khasan Baroev) holds his AKM
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Russian soldier to the right armed with the AKM. Note that the cleaning rod is missing.
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Russian scout holds his AKM
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Seryoga (Sergey Nazarov) holds his AKM
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Commander of the scouts Lekha (Maksim Matveev) fires his AKM with mounted GP-25 underbarrel grenade launcher at a Georgian soldier.

M4A1 Carbine

Throughout the course of the film, Georgian troops are seen using M4A1 carbines as their primary weapon.

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Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.
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Georgian soldier (Aleksandr Hoshabaev) holds his M4A1 Carbine
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In the same scene, another Georgian soldier can be seen with an M4A1 Carbine
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Georgian soldier fires his M4A1 at Russian scout cars.
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Georgian soldiers with their M4A1 carbines.

Sniper Rifle

SVD Dragunov

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SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R.
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Seryoga (Sergey Nazarov) holds the SVD rifle.

Machine Guns

PK Machine Gun

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PK Machine Gun, note the larger curved gas block and the thicker fluted barrel that was found on the original weapon - 7.62x54mm R
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Russian soldier fires his PK Machine Gun at Georgian troops
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Same scene.
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Another angle.
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Georgian soldier fires the PK machine gun at Russian troops.
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Close-up of the firing PK.

PKT Machine Gun

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PKT machine gun with 250-round ammo drum - 7.62x54mm R
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PKT Machine Gun mounted in a T-72 gun turret.
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Georgian T-72 fires its PKT machine gun.
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PKT machine gun mounted in a BTR-80 gun turret.

NSVT heavy machine gun

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NSV-T heavy machine gun mounted on a Ukrainian T-84 - 12.7x107mm
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NSVT heavy machine gun mounted in a T-72 gun turret.
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Russian T-72 tank with the NSVT mounted on its gun turret.

KPVT heavy machine gun

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KPVT heavy machine gun - 14.5x114mm
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Georgian BTR-80 armored personnel carrier fires the KPVT Heavy Machine Gun.
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Russian BRT-80 armored personnel carrier armed with a KPVT.

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2

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GSh-30-2 - 30x165 mm
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Russian Mi-24P Hind-F with a fixed side-mounted 30mm GSh-30K twin-barrel cannon. This helicopter is also armed with 80mm S-8 unguided rockets.

Grenades

F-1 Hand Grenade

F-1 high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade
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Lekha throws the F-1 hand grenade.

Grenade Launchers

GP-25 Grenade Launcher

Lekha can be seen using a GP-25 grenade launcher mounted under his AKM rifle.

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GP-25 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on AKM 7.62x39mm
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GP-25 grenade launcher - 40mm
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Close up of the GP-25 underbarrel grenade launcher. Note the blank cartridges in the AKM magazine.
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Lekha holds his AKM assault rifle with mounted GP-25.
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A caseless 40mm grenade is clearly visible in the GP-25's muzzle. Also note the blank fire adapter on the AKM barrel.

RPG-7

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RPG-7 - 40mm
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Georgian soldier armed with the RPG-7 launcher.
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Russian soldier holds the RPG-7 launcher.
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Georgian soldier fires the RPG-7 at a Russian T-72 tank. Note he's firing the RPG without a rocket loaded.

RPG-26

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RPG-26 - 72.5mm
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Russian soldier fires a RPG-26 launcher at Georgian T-72 tank.
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Georgian soldier fires a RPG-26.


Trivia

122-mm D-30 howitzer

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Georgian 122mm D-30 howitzers in the foreground. You can also see KS-19 100mm air defense guns in the background.

BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle

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Hummer H2 mocked up as GAZ-2330 "Tigr"

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Hummer H2 mocked up as Russian GAZ-2330 "Tigr" high-mobility multipurpose military armored vehicle.
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Fake GAZ-2330 "Tigr".
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Fake GAZ-2330 "Tigr".

Real GAZ-2330 "Tigr"

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Some real GAZ-2330s were used in this movie too.

Otokar Cobra

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This Georgian Otokar Cobra armored vehicle was actually captured by Russian troops and later took part in this movie.

T-72BV main battle tank

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BM-21 Grad

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Russian 122mm multiple rocket launcher BM-21 Grad

Mil Mi-17 Hip

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Russian Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopter armed with the 80mm S-8 unguided rockets.

Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot

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A group of Russian Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft attacking Georgian troops