Realistic Equivalents
Realistic equivalents from military and other sources, to add impact to your fanfiction.
Weapons
- Rifle - HK G36 was discussed but it could really be any modern battle rifle - MP5, AK47, M16, CAR15, G3... ( http://remtek.com/arms/hk/mil/g36/g36.htm )
- Pistol - SOCOM use 45ACP, aka HK MK23. Link as above.
- Auto Cannon - The new 25mm XM307 OCSW could rapidly fire AP and HE grenades. No rotary barrel though it does have automatic fire. ( http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/ocsw.htm ) Manville 25mm is an obscure make of 18-shot revolver gun.
- Heavy Cannon - MGL-MK1, revolver 6-shot 40mm grenade launcher, with HE, AP, and In grenades. http://global-military.info/weapons/mgl-mk1.html & http://world.guns.ru/grenade/gl14-e.htm (Perhaps upgraded versions could fire high-velocity grenades like the MK19 automatic grenade cannon.) See also Russia's RG-6 (6G30)/
- Rocket Launcher - Predator Antitank Missile has been suggested. The M136 AT-4 is a disposable one-shot. The reloadable 84mm Carl Gustav (MAAWS) launcher is perhaps a closer equivalent. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m3-maws.htm
- Laser weapons - no modern equivalent. General Electric? http://www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/yspace/articles/battlelaser.htm
Equipment & Explosives
- Medi-Kit - Stimulants and painkillers aside, Chitosan battlefield bandages clot severe bleeding wounds instantly. http://www.hemcon.com/ (Secret ingredients: ground shrimp shells and vinegar. From Slashdot.)
- Electro-flare - no equivalent. Invented because burning flares would set fires. There is a "pen gun flare" pyrotechnic. Perhaps modern LED Flashlights with a weighted case for throwing would fill the niche. http://www.pocketlights.com/inova247.asp or http://www.smarthome.com/903206.html
- Grenade - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable.
- Proximity Grenade - no equivalent. Claymore tripwires and ultrasonic sensors are possible. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/slam.htm "SLAM Mine" appeared in Splinter Cell as the Wall Mine.
- High Explosive - C4 satchel charges.
- Stun Bomb - Advanced version of Pepperballs http://www.pepperball.com/faqs.asp
Vehicles & Armament
- Tank/Cannon - M242 Chain Gun, 25mm, "Bushmaster" (modified for single shot) http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-m242.htm
- Tank/Rocket Launcher - M202 "Flash" Quad Launcher, 66mm. (2 per turret @ 4 shots each) Originally developed to disperse incendiaries but fits M-72 LAW rounds, apparently. http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/infantry/flame/M202.html
- Interceptor fighter - USAF Lockheed F-22 Raptor scheduled for release 2004 will replace the F-15. http://www.geocities.com/nicscics/YF22.htm
- Skyranger transport - Anotov AN-72 [Cadmus]( http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/an72-01.htm ) or Osprey CV-22 have the right size and range
--JellyfishGreen 11:56, 25 Apr 2005 (BST)