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[[Heavy Cannon]] - MGL-MK1, revolver 6-shot 40mm grenade launcher, with HE, AP, and In grenades. http://www.milkor.co.za/ (perhaps upgraded versions could fire high-velocity grenades like the MK19 automatic grenade cannon) | [[Heavy Cannon]] - MGL-MK1, revolver 6-shot 40mm grenade launcher, with HE, AP, and In grenades. http://www.milkor.co.za/ (perhaps upgraded versions could fire high-velocity grenades like the MK19 automatic grenade cannon) | ||
− | [[Rocket Launcher]] - Predator Antitank Missile has been suggested. | + | [[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 |
[[HWP Cannon]] - M242 Chain Gun, 25mm, "Bushmaster" (modified for single shot) http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-m242.htm | [[HWP Cannon]] - M242 Chain Gun, 25mm, "Bushmaster" (modified for single shot) http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-m242.htm | ||
− | [[HWP Rocket]] - M202 Quad Launcher, 66mm. (2 per turret @ 4 shots each) Originally developed to disperse incendiaries. | + | [[HWP Rocket]] - 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 |
[[Grenade]] - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable. | [[Grenade]] - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable. | ||
− | [[Electroflare]] - no equivalent. Invented because burning flares | + | [[Electroflare]] - 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 |
[[Proximity Mine]] - 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. | [[Proximity Mine]] - 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. |
Revision as of 12:11, 21 July 2005
Weapons equivalents surmised from real-life military.
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://www.milkor.co.za/ (perhaps upgraded versions could fire high-velocity grenades like the MK19 automatic grenade cannon)
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
HWP Cannon - M242 Chain Gun, 25mm, "Bushmaster" (modified for single shot) http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-m242.htm
HWP Rocket - 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
Grenade - Standard M67 fragmentation grenade. Note the nearest thing to our timer is "cook-off" time. Electronic fuses are possible and reliable.
Electroflare - 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
Proximity Mine - 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.
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
Laser weapons - no modern equivalent. General Electric? http://www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/yspace/articles/battlelaser.htm
Stun Launcher - Advanced version of Pepperballs http://www.pepperball.com/faqs.asp
--JellyfishGreen 11:56, 25 Apr 2005 (BST)