American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq

American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq (2005)

American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq (simply known as American Soldiers) is a 2005 Iraq War film directed by Sidney J. Furie. Based on a true story and set in April 12, 2004, the film follows the story of a small patrol unit from the 1st Calvary, U.S. Army, while been attacked many times by Iraqi insurgents and while patrolling the streets of Baghdad.

The following weapon appear in the film American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq:

WARNING: Spoilers are included in this page.

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS, standing in for the standard issue Beretta M9, is carried by most of the American soldiers, also by Lt. Ahmed (Vince Salonia) and the undercover insurgent dressed as an Iraqi police officer.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.

M1917 Revolver

The M1917 Revolver is used by an Iraqi police officer during one of the raids on the police station.

Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP.

Rifles

AK-47

The AK-47 is carried by Iraqi insurgents.

Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with cleaning rod removed and laminated stock - 7.62x39mm.

AKS-47

The AKS-47 is seen carried by both Iraqi insurgents and police officers. SPC Tyler Jackson (Curtis Morgan) used a stolen AKS-47 in the final battle.

Type I AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm.

An Iraqi police offcier firing an AKS-47 at Iraqi insurgents while assisting the escape of the American soldiers.

SPC Tyler Jackson firing an AKS-47 which he stole it from an Iraqi insurgent.

AKMS

The AKMS is seen fired by an Iraqi insurgent during the final battle, before been killed by SPC Tyler Jackson (Curtis Morgan).

AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm.

An Iraqi insurgent firing an AKMS, before been killed by SPC Tyler Jackson (Curtis Morgan).

Colt Model 727

The Colt Model 727 is carried by PFC Dowdy (Paul Sturino), SPC Cohen (Jordan Brown) and SPC Romeo (Brett Ryan). While Dowdy is using a standard M727 and Romeo has a M203 grenade launcher attached to his M727, Cohen has a custom variant, fitted with a KAC M4-style railed handgurad, a SureFire WeaponLight and a RIS foregrip, probably built to reassemble a M4.

Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm NATO.

Colt Model 727 with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm NATO and 40mm.

SPC Cohen holding tight his custom M727.

SPC Romeo firing his M727/M203.

Colt M4A1 Carbine

The M4A1 is carrird by SGT Delvecchio (Zan Calabretta), SGT Ron Stalker (Shaun Taylor), PFC Johnson (Michael Belisaro), and PFC Aikens (Ben Gilbank). Both Delvecchio's and Stalker's M4A1s are fitted with an A.R.M.S. SIR system, A RIS foregrip, an Aimpoint M68 CCO, and a SureFire WeaponLight, while both Johnson's and Aiken's M4A1s has the same configuration only without the S.I.R. system.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm.

PFC Aikens with his M4A1.

SGT Delvecchio firing his M4A1 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.

Colt M16A2

The M16A2 is carried by LT Diggs (Jason Matheson).

M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO.

Colt M16A4

The M16A4 is carried by SPC Carver (Philippe Buckland), fitted with a Trijicon TA11 3.5x35 ACOG, a 20-round magazine and a Harris bipod, making him the squad's designated marksman. Another M16A4 is carried by LT Banning, a guard in the prison and by an Iraqi insurgent during the last battle. Both Banning's and the insurgent's M16A4s are fitted with a C-More red dot sight.

M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm NATO.

SPC Carver (Philippe Buckland) firing his M16A4.

LT with his M16A4 strapped behind his back. Note the C-More red dot sight mounted on the top of the upper receiver.

Norinco Type 56-1

The Norinco Type 56-1 is used by Iraqi insurgents.

Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm.

Machine Guns

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is mounted on the M35 truck and fired mainly by PFC Aikens (Ben Gilbank).

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.

PFC Aikens is manning the M2HB/

Daewoo K3

The Daewoo K3, standing in for the M249 SAW, is carried by SPC Tyler Jackson (Curtis Morgan) and PFC Roy Pena (Eddie Della Siepe).

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An Daewoo K3 without a disentegrating belt. - 5.56x45mm NATO.

SPC Tyler Jackson holding his Daewoo K3.

FN MAG 58

The FN MAG 58 is mounted on the M998 HMMWV, standing in for the M240.

FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO.

PFC Dowdy (Paul Sturino) is firing the FN MAG 58 at Iraqi insurgents.

M60

The M60 is carried and used by Lt. Ahmed (Vince Salonia), and saying that he obtained it from the black market.

M60 machine gun with bipod folded - 7.62x51mm NATO.

Lt. Ahmed holding tight his M60.

Launchers

M203 Grenade Launcher

A M203 grenade launcher is attached to SPC Romeo's (Brett Ryan) M727.

M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm.

RPG-7

The RPG-7 is seen fire many times by Iraqi insurgent, both on the American soldiers and Iraqi police.

RPG-7 - 40mm.

SPG-9 recoilless rifle

The SPG-9 is mounted on a light truck and used by Iraqi insurgents while attacking the police station.

SPG-9 recoiless rifle - 73mm.

Iraqi insurgents firing a SPG-9 at the police station.