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[[Image:BestD.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Best Defense'' (1984) ]] | [[Image:BestD.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Best Defense'' (1984) ]] | ||
| + | '''''Best Defense''''' is a 1984 comedy starring Dudley Moore as an engineer involved in the design of a targeting system for an advanced US military tank and whose decisions affect the actual use of the vehicle in battle seen two years later. [[Eddie Murphy]] co-stars as the US tank commander who tries to overcome the system's failings while in combat. The film is somewhat notable for depicting an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait seven years prior to the actual Gulf War. | ||
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[[M16A1]] rifles fitted with 30 round "curved" magazines are the rifles carried by Kuwaiti troops. Lt. T.M Landry ([[Eddie Murphy]]) uses an M16A1 after his Browning M2 malfunctions. Government agents also are armed with the rifle. | [[M16A1]] rifles fitted with 30 round "curved" magazines are the rifles carried by Kuwaiti troops. Lt. T.M Landry ([[Eddie Murphy]]) uses an M16A1 after his Browning M2 malfunctions. Government agents also are armed with the rifle. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:BestD_48.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:BestD_48.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. T.M Landry ([[Eddie Murphy]]) uses an M16A1.]] |
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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[[Browning M2HB]]s are mounted on Kuwaiti tanks as well as on the XM10 "Annihilator" tank commanded by T.M. Landry. Landry tries to use the M2 mounted on his tank, but it doesn't seem to function. | [[Browning M2HB]]s are mounted on Kuwaiti tanks as well as on the XM10 "Annihilator" tank commanded by T.M. Landry. Landry tries to use the M2 mounted on his tank, but it doesn't seem to function. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|460px|Browning M2HB on pintle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|460px|Browning M2HB on pintle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
| − | [[File:BestD_46.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:BestD_46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Landry tries to use the M2 mounted on his tank, but it doesn't seem to function.]] |
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are mounted on Kuwaiti army jeeps as well as Iraqi armored half-tracks. | [[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are mounted on Kuwaiti army jeeps as well as Iraqi armored half-tracks. | ||
[[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
| − | [[File:BestD_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:BestD_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are mounted on Kuwaiti army jeeps.]] |
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
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The [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of military officers including Chief Padilla ([[William Marquez]]). The pistol also is the sidearm carried by Lt. Landry. | The [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of military officers including Chief Padilla ([[William Marquez]]). The pistol also is the sidearm carried by Lt. Landry. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|WWII era Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|WWII era Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[File:BestD_31.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:BestD_31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of Chief Padilla ([[William Marquez]]).]] |
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears to be carried by government agents. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] appears to be carried by government agents. | ||
[[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 3" barrel - .38 Special]] | [[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 3" barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:BestD_34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is seen used by the agent on the left.]] |
==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose== | ||
| − | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] "Snubbie" is the revolver pulled by Jeff the ' | + | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] "Snubbie" is the revolver pulled by Jeff the 'KGB' Agent ([[David Rasche]]) during a confrontation with Wylie Cooper (Dudley Moore). |
[[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose.]] | [[Image:Smith&Wesson.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose.]] | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:BestD_22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] "Snubbie" is pulled by Jeff the 'KGB' Agent ([[David Rasche]]) during a confrontation with Wylie Cooper (Dudley Moore).]] |
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
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Iraqi soldier fires an [[RPG-7]] at the Annihilator. | Iraqi soldier fires an [[RPG-7]] at the Annihilator. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7]] | ||
| − | [[File:BestD_42.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:BestD_42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Iraqi soldier fires an [[RPG-7]] at the Annihilator. ]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:55, 25 September 2016
Best Defense is a 1984 comedy starring Dudley Moore as an engineer involved in the design of a targeting system for an advanced US military tank and whose decisions affect the actual use of the vehicle in battle seen two years later. Eddie Murphy co-stars as the US tank commander who tries to overcome the system's failings while in combat. The film is somewhat notable for depicting an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait seven years prior to the actual Gulf War.
The following weapons were used in the film Best Defense:
Rifles
M16A1
M16A1 rifles fitted with 30 round "curved" magazines are the rifles carried by Kuwaiti troops. Lt. T.M Landry (Eddie Murphy) uses an M16A1 after his Browning M2 malfunctions. Government agents also are armed with the rifle.
Lt. T.M Landry (Eddie Murphy) uses an M16A1.
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HBs are mounted on Kuwaiti tanks as well as on the XM10 "Annihilator" tank commanded by T.M. Landry. Landry tries to use the M2 mounted on his tank, but it doesn't seem to function.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are mounted on Kuwaiti army jeeps as well as Iraqi armored half-tracks.
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are mounted on Kuwaiti army jeeps.
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen in the hands of military officers including Chief Padilla (William Marquez). The pistol also is the sidearm carried by Lt. Landry.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 appears to be carried by government agents.
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is seen used by the agent on the left.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose
A Smith & Wesson Model 19 "Snubbie" is the revolver pulled by Jeff the 'KGB' Agent (David Rasche) during a confrontation with Wylie Cooper (Dudley Moore).
A Smith & Wesson Model 19 "Snubbie" is pulled by Jeff the 'KGB' Agent (David Rasche) during a confrontation with Wylie Cooper (Dudley Moore).
Other
RPG-7
Iraqi soldier fires an RPG-7 at the Annihilator.
Iraqi soldier fires an RPG-7 at the Annihilator.