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==Norinco Type 56== | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
NVA forces are seen throughout the film carrying the Norinco Type 56 standing in for the AK-47. | NVA forces are seen throughout the film carrying the [[AK-47|Norinco Type 56]] standing in for the AK-47. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:ChineseType56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (fixed stock variant) with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") which was standard on PLA-issue Type 56s - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 18 May 2013
BAT*21 is a 1988 Vietnam War film that is based on the true story of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman), a USAF officer who was shot down while on a scouting mission and the subsequent attempts by US forces to recover him. The film co-stars Danny Glover and Jerry Reed and received aircraft and logistical support from the Royal Malaysian Army and Air Force.
The following weapons were used in the film BAT*21:
Browning Hi-Power
Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman) uses a Browning Hi-Power as his main weapon when he is shot down. He also has to use it to kill a Vietnamese peasant in self defense.
M16A1
An M16A1 is carried primarily by Captain Bartholomew Clark (Danny Glover) when he flies a helicopter to rescue Hambleton. Also seen fired by US helicopter crewman during the failed rescue attempt.
M60 machine gun
The M60 Machine Gun is used by the S-61 Sea King door gunner during the failed rescue attempt as well as NVA forces in their attempt to shoot down the search and rescue helicopters.
Norinco Type 56
NVA forces are seen throughout the film carrying the Norinco Type 56 standing in for the AK-47.
Makarov PM
An NVA officer is seen with a Makarov PM during the failed rescue attempt.
Browning M2 HB
NVA forces are seen using a Browning M2 to shoot down the rescue helicopters.
