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[[Image:Missing_in_action_2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Missing in Action 2: The Beginning'' (1985)]] | [[Image:Missing_in_action_2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Missing in Action 2: The Beginning'' (1985)]] | ||
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| + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the 1985 prequel to the 1984 action film ''[[Missing in Action]]''. The prequel follows Col. Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) and other US soldiers as they attempt to devise a way to escape from a POW camp during the Vietnam War. | ||
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| + | =Rifles= | ||
==M16 (SP1)== | ==M16 (SP1)== | ||
| − | Most of the American troops seen at the film's beginning use the [[M16_rifle_series#M16_Rifle|M16 (SP1)]] rifle noted by its "slab-side" receiver including Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]). | + | Most of the American troops seen at the film's beginning use the [[M16_rifle_series#M16_Rifle|M16 (SP1)]] rifle noted by its "slab-side" receiver including Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]). Colonel Yin ([[Soon-Tek Oh]]) and several of the POW camp guards are also armed with the rifle. |
| − | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16 (SP1) fitted with A1-style birdcage flash-hider (to | + | [[Image:M16-SP1-30Mag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16 (SP1) fitted with A1-style birdcage flash-hider (to resemble the M16A1) and 30-round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | + | [[File:MIA2 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the film's opening, Col. James Braddock ([[Chuck Norris]]) provides cover with the M16 rifle.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 | + | [[File:MIA2 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) also is seen using an M16 rifle.]] |
| + | [[File:MIA2 1116.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yao ([[Professor Toru Tanaka]]) holds the rifle.]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 443.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Yin ([[Soon-Tek Oh]]) fires the rifle. The "slab-side" receiver indicates that this is an SP1.]] | ||
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| + | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
| + | The [[Type 56 assault rifle|Type 56]] Norinco is used by both NVA forces and prison camp guards. | ||
| + | [[Image:Type 56 export model.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 56 assault rifle aka M22, early milled receiver model without under-folding ("pig sticker") bayonet - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 457.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enemy forces open fire on the Huey in the film's opening. Theses are fitted with a slant muzzle brake.]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in the center with the rifle.]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 408.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Guard with the rifle.]] | ||
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| + | == AK-47 == | ||
| + | Some of the rifles carried by the prison camp guards appear to be a [[AK-47]]s. | ||
| + | [[Image:AK-47 type II Part DM-ST-89-01131.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AK-47 7.62x39mm (this is the same Type II variation seen in the screenshot just below)]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The camp guard is hit while holding his rifle. The open sight makes it likely that this isn't a Norinco.]] | ||
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| + | ==FN FAL== | ||
| + | The [[FN FAL]] is one of the rifles used by the prison guards. | ||
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| + | [[File:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifles seen on the right.]] | ||
| + | [[File:MIA2 454.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard with his rifle during the search for Braddock.]] | ||
| + | =Handguns= | ||
== Colt Commander == | == Colt Commander == | ||
| − | The [[Colt Commander]] is seen carried by Colonel Yin ([[Soon-Tek Oh]]). The handgun is also held by Col. Braddock. | + | The [[Colt Commander]] is seen carried by Colonel Yin ([[Soon-Tek Oh]]) and Dou Chou ([[David Chung]]). The handgun is also held by Col. Braddock. |
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[File:MIA2 15.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Colt Commander]] is seen carried by Colonel Yin ([[Soon-Tek Oh]]) as his sidearm.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 32.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 451.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Colt Commander]] is seen used by Dou Chou ([[David Chung]]).]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 33.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Commander is also held by Col. Braddock.]] |
| + | [[File:MIA2 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yin is threatened with the pistol. Note the Commander-style hammer.]] | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
| − | The [[M1911A1]] is | + | The [[M1911A1]] is seen in the hands of several characters including Opelka ([[Joe Michael Terry]]) and Capt. David Nester ([[Steven Williams]]). |
| − | [[File:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | + | [[File:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Pre-WWII Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 26.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Opelka ([[Joe Michael Terry]]) pulls out the pistol.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 | + | [[File:MIA2 435.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Opelka ([[Joe Michael Terry]]) with the pistol.]] |
| − | + | [[File:MIA2 27.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Capt. David Nester ([[Steven Williams]]) holds the pistol.]] | |
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| + | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M1919== | ==Browning M1919== | ||
A [[Browning M1919]] machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning. | A [[Browning M1919]] machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06.]] | ||
| − | [[File:MIA2 05.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Browning M1919]] machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning.]] |
==M60 machine gun== | ==M60 machine gun== | ||
| − | + | At the film's opening, an [[M60]] is seen as one of the Huey's doorguns and is operated by Master Sergeant Ernest "Frankie" Franklin ([[John Wesley]]). When a helicopter lands in the camp, Dou Chou ([[David Chung]]) is seen armed with the machine gun. | |
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
| − | [[File:MIA2 07.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 301.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M60 is inspected by Master Sergeant Ernest "Frankie" Franklin ([[John Wesley]]).]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frankie opens fire with the M60.]] |
| + | [[File:MIA2 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px| When a helicopter lands in the camp, Dou Chou ([[David Chung]]) is seen armed with the machine gun.]] | ||
| + | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Sterling submachine gun== | ==Sterling submachine gun== | ||
| − | The [[Sterling]] submachine gun is one of the | + | The [[Sterling]] submachine gun is one of the weapons carried by Dou Chou ([[David Chung]]) and the prison guards. |
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | [[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sterling Submachine Gun - 9mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:MIA2 30.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Sterling]] submachine gun is held by Dou Chou ([[David Chung]]).]] |
| − | + | [[File:MIA2 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sterling on the left.]] | |
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==Uzi== | ==Uzi== | ||
The [[Uzi]] is first seen in the hands of smugglers that visit the camp. It's then used by Braddock during the escape attempt. Since the film appears to take place in early 1970's, the submachine gun would be not anachronistic. | The [[Uzi]] is first seen in the hands of smugglers that visit the camp. It's then used by Braddock during the escape attempt. Since the film appears to take place in early 1970's, the submachine gun would be not anachronistic. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|350px|none|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|350px|none|IMI Uzi 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[File:MIA2 24.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, Dou holds the Uzi.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 25.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Braddock uses the Uzi.]] |
| + | [[File:MIA2 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Checking the mag load.]] | ||
| + | =Other= | ||
==M72A2 LAW== | ==M72A2 LAW== | ||
The [[M72 LAW]] is used by NVA forces to shoot down a helicopter. | The [[M72 LAW]] is used by NVA forces to shoot down a helicopter. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm.]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm.]] | ||
| − | [[File:MIA2 08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A VC uses the LAW.]] |
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==M2 Flamethrower== | ==M2 Flamethrower== | ||
An [[M2 Flamethrower]] is first used by an NVA sentry at the rope bridge. Braddock is later seen using it. | An [[M2 Flamethrower]] is first used by an NVA sentry at the rope bridge. Braddock is later seen using it. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:M2 FlamethrowerWW.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[M2 Flamethrower]] ]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 19.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M2 Flamethrower]] is used by Braddock.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 21.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Igniting the flamethrower.]] |
| − | [[File:MIA2 20.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:MIA2 20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Braddock uses the flamethrower.]] |
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[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:24, 22 October 2023
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is the 1985 prequel to the 1984 action film Missing in Action. The prequel follows Col. Braddock (Chuck Norris) and other US soldiers as they attempt to devise a way to escape from a POW camp during the Vietnam War.
The following weapons were used in the film Missing in Action 2: The Beginning:
Rifles
M16 (SP1)
Most of the American troops seen at the film's beginning use the M16 (SP1) rifle noted by its "slab-side" receiver including Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris). Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh) and several of the POW camp guards are also armed with the rifle.
During the film's opening, Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) provides cover with the M16 rifle.
Yao (Professor Toru Tanaka) holds the rifle.
Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh) fires the rifle. The "slab-side" receiver indicates that this is an SP1.
Norinco Type 56
The Type 56 Norinco is used by both NVA forces and prison camp guards.
AK-47
Some of the rifles carried by the prison camp guards appear to be a AK-47s.
FN FAL
The FN FAL is one of the rifles used by the prison guards.
Handguns
Colt Commander
The Colt Commander is seen carried by Colonel Yin (Soon-Tek Oh) and Dou Chou (David Chung). The handgun is also held by Col. Braddock.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen in the hands of several characters including Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) and Capt. David Nester (Steven Williams).
Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) pulls out the pistol.
Opelka (Joe Michael Terry) with the pistol.
Capt. David Nester (Steven Williams) holds the pistol.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919
A Browning M1919 machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning.
A Browning M1919 machine gun is briefly seen as one of the door guns on the Huey at the film's beginning.
M60 machine gun
At the film's opening, an M60 is seen as one of the Huey's doorguns and is operated by Master Sergeant Ernest "Frankie" Franklin (John Wesley). When a helicopter lands in the camp, Dou Chou (David Chung) is seen armed with the machine gun.
The M60 is inspected by Master Sergeant Ernest "Frankie" Franklin (John Wesley).
When a helicopter lands in the camp, Dou Chou (David Chung) is seen armed with the machine gun.
Submachine Guns
Sterling submachine gun
The Sterling submachine gun is one of the weapons carried by Dou Chou (David Chung) and the prison guards.
Uzi
The Uzi is first seen in the hands of smugglers that visit the camp. It's then used by Braddock during the escape attempt. Since the film appears to take place in early 1970's, the submachine gun would be not anachronistic.
Other
M72A2 LAW
The M72 LAW is used by NVA forces to shoot down a helicopter.
M2 Flamethrower
An M2 Flamethrower is first used by an NVA sentry at the rope bridge. Braddock is later seen using it.
An M2 Flamethrower is used by Braddock.
