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Weapons equivalents surmised from real-life military.
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Realistic equivalents from military and other sources, to add impact to your fanfiction.
  
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[[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 )
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== Weapons ==
  
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[[Pistol]] - SOCOM use 45ACP, aka HK MK23. Link as above.
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*[[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 )
  
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[[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.
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*[[Pistol]] - SOCOM use 45ACP, aka HK MK23. Link as above.
  
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[[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)/
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*[[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.
  
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[[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
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*[[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)/
  
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[[Tank/Cannon]] - M242 Chain Gun, 25mm, "Bushmaster" (modified for single shot) http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-m242.htm
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*[[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
  
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[[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
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*Laser weapons - no modern equivalent. General Electric? http://www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/yspace/articles/battlelaser.htm
  
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[[Grenade]] - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable.
 
  
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[[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
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== Equipment & Explosives ==
  
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[[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.
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*[[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.)
  
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[[High Explosive]] - C4 satchel charges.
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*[[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
  
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[[Interceptor]] fighter - USAF Lockheed F-22 Raptor scheduled for release 2004 will replace the F-15. http://www.geocities.com/nicscics/YF22.htm
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*[[Grenade]] - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable.  
  
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[[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
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*[[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.
  
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Laser weapons - no modern equivalent. General Electric? http://www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/yspace/articles/battlelaser.htm
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*[[High Explosive]] - C4 satchel charges.
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*[[Stun Bomb]] - Advanced version of Pepperballs http://www.pepperball.com/faqs.asp
  
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[[Stun Bomb]] - Advanced version of Pepperballs http://www.pepperball.com/faqs.asp
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== Vehicles & Armament ==
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*[[Tank/Cannon]] - M242 Chain Gun, 25mm, "Bushmaster" (modified for single shot) http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-m242.htm
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*[[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
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*[[Interceptor]] fighter - USAF Lockheed F-22 Raptor scheduled for release 2004 will replace the F-15. http://www.geocities.com/nicscics/YF22.htm
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*[[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
  
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[[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.)
 
  
 
--[[User:JellyfishGreen|JellyfishGreen]] 11:56, 25 Apr 2005 (BST)
 
--[[User:JellyfishGreen|JellyfishGreen]] 11:56, 25 Apr 2005 (BST)
 
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Revision as of 14:19, 3 November 2005

Realistic equivalents from military and other sources, to add impact to your fanfiction.

Weapons

  • Pistol - SOCOM use 45ACP, aka HK MK23. Link as above.


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.)
  • Grenade - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable.

Vehicles & Armament


--JellyfishGreen 11:56, 25 Apr 2005 (BST)

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