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(I remember watching the show in Japanese. Congola was used as the name, not Vietna,)
 
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|name= Area 88
 
|name= Area 88
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|caption = ''Poster''
 
|caption = ''Poster''
 
|country = [[File:JAP.jpg|25px]] Japan
 
|country = [[File:JAP.jpg|25px]] Japan
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|channel = Animax<br> Asahi Broadcasting
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|channel = Animax<br> Asahi Broadcasting
 
|genre = War<br> Action<br> Drama<br> Adventure
 
|genre = War<br> Action<br> Drama<br> Adventure
 
|creator = Kaoru Shintani (manga)<br> Isamu Imakake (directed)
 
|creator = Kaoru Shintani (manga)<br> Isamu Imakake (directed)
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=Rifles=
 
=Rifles=
 
==M16A1==
 
==M16A1==
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Near all American soldiers can be seen armed with the [[M16A1 rifle]]s during the prolougue from Vietnam War at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
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Armed soldiers in Congola can be seen armed with the [[M16A1 rifle]]s during the prologue from the Congolan Civil War at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
 
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 rifles is seen, while one of it's owners is shot by the Vietnamese sniper.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 rifles is seen, while one of its owners is shot by the hidden sniper.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier fires his M16 single handed. The another soldiers aims their rifles.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier fires his M16 single-handed. The another soldiers aims their rifles.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another soldier fires his M16 rifle.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another soldier fires his M16 rifle.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 rifle is seen, while it's owner is captured in the sniper scoppe.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 2 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 rifle is seen, while its owner is captured in the sniper scope.]]
  
 
==SVD==
 
==SVD==
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A Vietnamese sniper uses an [[SVD Dragunov]] during the prologue from Vietnam War at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
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A sniper uses an [[SVD Dragunov]] during the prologue of the Congolan Civil War at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
 
[[File:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[File:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sniper drops his rifle.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sniper drops his rifle.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 3 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same sniper in ambush.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 3 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same sniper in ambush.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 3 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the scoppe.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 3 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the scope.]]
  
 
==FR F2==
 
==FR F2==
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The [[FR F21]] is the firearm of the rebels sniper at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
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The [[FR F2]] is the firearm of the rebel sniper at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
 
[[Image:FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
[[Image:FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of the rifle is perfectly seen.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 rifle 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of the rifle is perfectly seen.]]
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=Machine Guns=
 
=Machine Guns=
 
==Colt Mk 12 cannon==
 
==Colt Mk 12 cannon==
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The [[Colt Mk 12 cannon]] is mounted on the Greg Gates' A-4 Skyhawk. Shin's F-8 also equipped with the similar looking machine gun.
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The [[Colt Mk 12 cannon]] is mounted on the Greg Gates' A-4 Skyhawk and Shin's F-8 Crusader. The A-4 mounted two Mk 12s, while the F-8 had four.
 
[[Image:ColtMk12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Mk 12 cannon with ammo belt - 20x110mm USN]]
 
[[Image:ColtMk12.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Mk 12 cannon with ammo belt - 20x110mm USN]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's machine gun...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 2 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's machine gun...]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 2 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...is fired at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 2 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...is fired at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the Shin's weapon at the same episode.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 2 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the Shin's weapon at the same episode.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 machine gun 2 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the Shin's machine gun at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 machine gun 2 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the Shin's machine gun at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 14 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt is seen on the Greg's Skyhawk during the flight at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 14 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt is seen on the Greg's Skyhawk during the flight at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 2 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin shot down enemy combat plane at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 2 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's F-8 is seen at the few seconds later.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 2 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's F-8 is seen at the a few seconds later.]]
 
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 14 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the Greg's Colt at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 14 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the Greg's Colt at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 14 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colt is seen at the left at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 14 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colt is seen at the left at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
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[[Image:Canon DEFA MG 1359.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DEFA cannon 30mm in twin mount]]
 
[[Image:Canon DEFA MG 1359.jpg|thumb|none|400px|DEFA cannon 30mm in twin mount]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 9 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 9 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 9 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle is see a second later at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 9 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle is seen a second later at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 9 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 9 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the same scene.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 06 machine gun 9 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori examinates the power of the machine gun at the "Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude" (Ep. 06).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 06 machine gun 9 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori examines the power of the machine gun at the "Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude" (Ep. 06).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 06 machine gun 9 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 06 machine gun 9 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 06 machine gun 9 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The slightly other view of Kitori's machine gun at the "Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude" (Ep. 06).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 06 machine gun 9 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The slightly other view of Kitori's machine gun at the "Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude" (Ep. 06).]]
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==Pontiac M39==
 
==Pontiac M39==
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Japanese mercenary, named Shin Kazama uses [[Pontiac M39]], mounted on his F-5.
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Japanese mercenary, named Shin Kazama has two [[Pontiac M39]]s mounted on his F-5.
 
[[Image:M39Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pontiac M39 - 20x102mm]].
 
[[Image:M39Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pontiac M39 - 20x102mm]].
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 oppenning 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's machine gun is seen during the openning of the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 oppenning 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's machine guns seen protruding from the nose during the opening of the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 machine gun 13 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin Kazama about to fire the machine gun at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 machine gun 13 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin Kazama about to fire the machine gun at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 13 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin Kazama fires his machine gun during the battle at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 13 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin Kazama fires his machine gun during the battle at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 13 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 13 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 11 machine gun 13 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin fires the machine gun at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 11 machine gun 13 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin fires the machine gun at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 11 machine gun 13 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the Shin's machine gun at the same scene.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 11 machine gun 13 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The another view of the Shin's machine gun at the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 12 machine gun 9 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori uses her weapon at the "Lock On - Wings of the Wind" (Ep. 12).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 12 machine gun 9 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori uses her weapon at the "Lock On - Wings of the Wind" (Ep. 12).]]
  
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[[Image:GAU-12U.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-12/U with unfired rounds - 25x137mm]]
 
[[Image:GAU-12U.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-12/U with unfired rounds - 25x137mm]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 machine gun 4 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Numerous machine guns can be seen at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 machine gun 4 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Numerous machine guns can be seen at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 12 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kim's machine gun is partly, mounted an the Harrier seen at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 12 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kim's machine gun is partly, mounted at the Harrier seen at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).]]
  
 
==M61 Vulcan==
 
==M61 Vulcan==
 
Several mercenaries uses [[M61 Vulcan]] machine guns.
 
Several mercenaries uses [[M61 Vulcan]] machine guns.
 
[[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20x102mm]]
 
[[Image:M61vulcan.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20x102mm]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 oppenning 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view of the Kitori's machine gun during the openning of the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 oppenning 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view of the Kitori's machine gun during the opening of the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 10 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kim fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 10 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kim fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 10 machine gun 18 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The American mercenary, named Mickey Simon fires the machine gun, mounted on his F-14 during the battle at the "Fire Ball - Contrails of Destiny" (Ep. 10).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 10 machine gun 18 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The American mercenary, named Mickey Simon fires the machine gun, mounted on his F-14 during the battle at the "Fire Ball - Contrails of Destiny" (Ep. 10).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 11 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A more close view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 11 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A more close view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 11 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's six-barreled machine gun is partly seen a few minutes later.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 11 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin's six-barreled machine gun is partly seen a few minutes later.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 11 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitory fires a few seconds later.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 11 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori fires a few seconds later.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 15 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitory's armament in action at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 machine gun 15 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kitori's armament in action at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
  
 
==Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23==
 
==Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23==
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Rebel's MiG-17s is equipped with the [[Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23]] machine guns.
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Rebel's MiG-17s is equipped with the [[Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23]] machine guns. The twin [[Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23]] machine guns is seen mounted on the rebel's cargo plane at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
 
[[File:NR-23 cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nudelman Rikhter NR-23 on display - 23mm]]
 
[[File:NR-23 cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nudelman Rikhter NR-23 on display - 23mm]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 oppenning 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel aims...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 oppenning 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel aims...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 oppenning 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and fires...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 oppenning 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and fires...]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 oppenning 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...the machine gun during the oppening of the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 oppenning 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...the machine gun during the opening of the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel's MiG-17...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel's MiG-17...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...is seen blasting the machine gun at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...is seen blasting the machine gun at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebel fires the machine gun at the same episode.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 machine gun 3 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebel fires the machine gun at the same episode.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 5 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Machine gun is firing at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 2 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shin shot down enemy combat plane at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 5 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the same scene.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 5 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A similar looking machine gun is seen mounted on the top of the same plane.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 6 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel's MiG-17 in action...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 6 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel's MiG-17 in action...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 6 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...during the battle at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 6 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...during the battle at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The view of the same guns from the other side.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The view of the same guns from the other side.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebels uses their armament at the same episode.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebels use their armament at the same episode.]]
  
 
==Nudelman N-37==
 
==Nudelman N-37==
 
The [[Nudelman N-37]] is also mounted on rebel's MiG-17s.
 
The [[Nudelman N-37]] is also mounted on rebel's MiG-17s.
 
[[Image:N-37 Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nudelman N-37 - 37mm]]
 
[[Image:N-37 Cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nudelman N-37 - 37mm]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 machine gun 7 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel blastes the machine gun at the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel attacks mercenaries at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel attacks mercenaries at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of the same scene.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The view of the same guns from the other side.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 05 machine gun 6 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The view of the same guns from the other side.]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebels uses their armament at the same episode.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 07 machine gun 6 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another rebels use their armament at the same episode.]]
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==Parabellum MG17==
 
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Several reabel's combat planes is seen with the mounted [[Parabellum MG17]] machine guns.
 
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[[Image:Parabellum MG17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Parabellum MG17 aircraft machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]]
 
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 machine gun 7 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebel blastes the machine gun at the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).]]
 
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==Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23==
 
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The twin [[Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23]] machine guns is seen mounted on the rebel's cargo plane at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
 
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[[File:NR-23 cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nudelman Rikhter NR-23 on display - 23mm]]
 
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 5 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Machine gun is firing.]]
 
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 5 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close Up.]]
 
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 03 machine gun 5 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A similar looking machine gun is seen mounted on the top of the same plane.]]
 
  
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==GSh-30-1==
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==Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23==
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Numerous rebel's combat planes is seenequipped with the [[GSh-30-1]] machine guns.
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Numerous rebel's MiG-21s is seen equipped with the [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23]] machine guns.
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[[Image:GSH30 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 with ammo belt - 30x165mm]]
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[[Image:GSh-23-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Grayzev-Shipunov GSh-23 with ammo belt - 23x115mm]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 machine gun 8 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Machine gun which is seen at the bottom is...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 machine gun 8 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Machine gun which is seen at the bottom is...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 machine gun 8 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...is fires at the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 04 machine gun 8 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...is fires at the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).]]
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=Other=
 
=Other=
 
==85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)==
 
==85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)==
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Rebels uses [[85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)]]s.
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Rebels use [[85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)]]s.
 
[[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85x629mm R]]
 
[[Image:85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K).jpg|thumb|none|400px|85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85x629mm R]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 cannon 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels uncovers their cannons...]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 cannon 1 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels uncover their cannons...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 cannon 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...aims...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 cannon 1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...aims...]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 cannon 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and fires it at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 01 cannon 1 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and fires it at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 cannon 1 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle is seen on the photo at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 cannon 1 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle is seen on the photo at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 cannon 1 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannon is fired at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
 
[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 cannon 1 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannon is fired at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 cannon 1 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels fires their cannons at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 09 cannon 1 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels fire their cannons at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).]]
  
 
==S-60 AA cannon==
 
==S-60 AA cannon==
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Mercenaries fires 57mm S-60 AA autocannon at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
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Mercenaries fire 57mm S-60 AA autocannon at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
 
[[Image:S-60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|57mm S-60 AA autocannon in ''Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps'' in Saint Petersburg, Russia.]]
 
[[Image:S-60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|57mm S-60 AA autocannon in ''Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps'' in Saint Petersburg, Russia.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 cannon 1 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries readies their cannon.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 08 cannon 1 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries readied their cannon.]]
  
 
==Anti-Aircraft Weapons==
 
==Anti-Aircraft Weapons==
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Rebels uses some kind of the anti-aircraft weapons against mercenaries at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).
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Rebels use some kind of the anti-aircraft weapons against mercenaries at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 AA 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels a second befire using the weapons.]]
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[[Image:Area 88 Ep 02 AA 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rebels a second before using the weapons.]]
  
 
==F-1 hand grenade==
 
==F-1 hand grenade==

Latest revision as of 15:19, 14 January 2020


Area 88
Area 88 poster.jpg
Poster
Country Japan.jpg Japan
Language English
Japanese
Channel Animax
Asahi Broadcasting
Creator Kaoru Shintani (manga)
Isamu Imakake (directed)
Genre War
Action
Drama
Adventure
Broadcast 2004
No. of Seasons 1
No. of Episodes 12



The following weapons were used in the anime series Area 88:


Rifles

M16A1

Armed soldiers in Congola can be seen armed with the M16A1 rifles during the prologue from the Congolan Civil War at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).

Colt M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
The M16 rifles is seen, while one of its owners is shot by the hidden sniper.
Soldier fires his M16 single-handed. The another soldiers aims their rifles.
Another soldier fires his M16 rifle.
The M16 rifle is seen, while its owner is captured in the sniper scope.

SVD

A sniper uses an SVD Dragunov during the prologue of the Congolan Civil War at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).

SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R
Sniper drops his rifle.
The same sniper in ambush.
A close view of the scope.

FR F2

The FR F2 is the firearm of the rebel sniper at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).

FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO
The muzzle of the rifle is perfectly seen.
Sniper pulls the trigger.
A close view of the scope.
The rifle is destroyed by the aerial bombing.

Machine Guns

Colt Mk 12 cannon

The Colt Mk 12 cannon is mounted on the Greg Gates' A-4 Skyhawk and Shin's F-8 Crusader. The A-4 mounted two Mk 12s, while the F-8 had four.

Colt Mk 12 cannon with ammo belt - 20x110mm USN
Shin's machine gun...
...is fired at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).
The another view of the Shin's weapon at the same episode.
A good view of the Shin's machine gun at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).
The Colt is seen on the Greg's Skyhawk during the flight at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
Shin's F-8 is seen at the few seconds later.
A good view of the Greg's Colt at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).
Colt is seen at the left at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).
The barrel of the Colt is partly seen on the photo at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).

DEFA cannon

The Mirage F1 of the female mercenary Kitori Palvanaff was equipped with the DEFA cannon.

DEFA cannon 30mm in twin mount
Kitori fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).
The muzzle is seen a second later at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).
The another view of the same scene.
Kitori examines the power of the machine gun at the "Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude" (Ep. 06).
The another view of the same scene.
The slightly other view of Kitori's machine gun at the "Cross Over - Intersection of Solitude" (Ep. 06).
Kitori fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).

Pontiac M39

Japanese mercenary, named Shin Kazama has two Pontiac M39s mounted on his F-5.

Pontiac M39 - 20x102mm

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Shin's machine guns seen protruding from the nose during the opening of the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).
Shin Kazama about to fire the machine gun at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).
Shin Kazama fires his machine gun during the battle at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).
The another view of the same scene.
Shin fires the machine gun at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).
The another view of the Shin's machine gun at the same scene.
Kitori uses her weapon at the "Lock On - Wings of the Wind" (Ep. 12).

General Dynamics GAU-12/U

Several mercenaries, include Kim Aba uses combat planes, which is equipped with the General Dynamics GAU-12/U machine guns.

General Dynamics GAU-12/U with unfired rounds - 25x137mm
Numerous machine guns can be seen at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).
Kim's machine gun is partly, mounted at the Harrier seen at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).

M61 Vulcan

Several mercenaries uses M61 Vulcan machine guns.

GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20x102mm
A view of the Kitori's machine gun during the opening of the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
Kim fires the machine gun during the battle at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).
The American mercenary, named Mickey Simon fires the machine gun, mounted on his F-14 during the battle at the "Fire Ball - Contrails of Destiny" (Ep. 10).
Kitori's weapon is seen during the battle at the "Fire Ball - Contrails of Destiny" (Ep. 10).

General Dynamics GAU-17/A

Both Kitori and Shin uses General Dynamics GAU-17/A machine guns, mounted on their combat plane.

GAU-17/A mounted in Osprey V-22 VTOL fuselage via Remote Guardian System - 7.62x51mm NATO.
The airbase crew loaded Shin's machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).
A more close view of the same scene.
Shin's six-barreled machine gun is partly seen a few minutes later.
Kitori fires a few seconds later.
Kitori's armament in action at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).

Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23

Rebel's MiG-17s is equipped with the Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 machine guns. The twin Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 machine guns is seen mounted on the rebel's cargo plane at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).

Nudelman Rikhter NR-23 on display - 23mm
Rebel aims...
...and fires...
...the machine gun during the opening of the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).
Rebel's MiG-17...
...is seen blasting the machine gun at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).
Another rebel fires the machine gun at the same episode.
Machine gun is firing at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
Shin shot down enemy combat plane at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
A close view of the same scene.
A similar looking machine gun is seen mounted on the top of the same plane.
Rebel's MiG-17 in action...
...during the battle at the "Shin & Makoto - Finder of a Blue Sky" (Ep. 03).
Rebel attacks mercenaries at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).
A close view of the same scene.
The view of the same guns from the other side.
Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).
Another rebels use their armament at the same episode.

Nudelman N-37

The Nudelman N-37 is also mounted on rebel's MiG-17s.

Nudelman N-37 - 37mm
Rebel blastes the machine gun at the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).
Rebel attacks mercenaries at the "Lip Stick - Unyielding Rouge" (Ep. 05).
A close view of the same scene.
The view of the same guns from the other side.
Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).
Another rebels use their armament at the same episode.

Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23

Numerous rebel's MiG-21s is seen equipped with the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 machine guns.

Grayzev-Shipunov GSh-23 with ammo belt - 23x115mm
Machine gun which is seen at the bottom is...
...is fires at the "Desert - Skies of Betrayal" (Ep. 04).
A close up...
...of the firing machine gun at the same episode.
Rebel a second before using his weapons at the "Hungry Boy - Sweet Soldier" (Ep. 07).
Machine gun...
...is seen in action at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).
Rebel fires the machine gun at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).
Another rebel (at the background) pursing Shin at the same episode.

Other

85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)

Rebels use 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)s.

85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85x629mm R
Rebels uncover their cannons...
...aims...
...and fires it at the "Sky Blue - Desert Wings" (Ep. 01).
The muzzle is seen on the photo at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).
The cannon is fired at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).
Rebels fire their cannons at the "Canyon - Tightrope at the Speed of Sound" (Ep. 09).

S-60 AA cannon

Mercenaries fire 57mm S-60 AA autocannon at the "Sand Glass - Sand's Bullet" (Ep. 08).

57mm S-60 AA autocannon in Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Mercenaries readied their cannon.

Anti-Aircraft Weapons

Rebels use some kind of the anti-aircraft weapons against mercenaries at the "Boris - Tombstone of the Setting Sun" (Ep. 02).

Rebels a second before using the weapons.

F-1 hand grenade

The F-1 hand grenade can be briefly seen at the "Truth - Truth of the Sand" (Ep. 11).

F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
The grenade is seen at the bottom, center.
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