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Operation Mekong (2018)

Operation Red Sea (Chinese: 红海行动 ; pinyin: Hong Hai Xing Dong) is a 2018 Chinese/Hong Kong action/adventure movie. The film is loosely based on the evacuation of the 225 foreign nationals and almost 600 Chinese citizens from Yemen's southern port of Aden during late March in the 2015 Civil War. Given the unrest and threats from rebels and local terrorist groups, the Jiaolong Assault Team is assigned the task of evacuating the Chinese citizens to safety aboard the main Chinese naval vessels in temporary harbor in the area. Meanwhile, a French-Chinese journalist working in the area receives news that the local terrorist organization, Zaka, are prepared to impede local cooperation with the Chinese by all available military and terrorist means available.

Assault Rifle

Colt M16A1

The M16A1 with A2 handguard is seen hands on loyalist soldiers, Zaka terrorists，rebels and some elite Zaka terrorists. Some M16A1s with the original triangular handgaurds are seen on a loyalist soldier and a rebel soldier.

Colt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm

One of loyalist soldier with his M16A1 with A2 handguards to find some cover.

Two of elite terrorist are armed with M16A1 with A2 handguards .

Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

One of rebel soldier is fallen with his M16A1.

Colt M16A4

The M16A4 is seen with loyalist soldiers and some elite Zaka terrorist.

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

A loyalist officer is with his M16A4.

A elite terrorist on left with his M16A4.

SIG SG 551

Li Dong (YIN FANG) carries a SIG SG 551 during the movie,the rifle is fitter with silencer,rail handguard,scope and some times fitted with holographic sight.

SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm

In this time this rifle is with holographic sight.

After snipe the counter-sniper,this rifle is fitted with scope.

AK-47

The AK-47 is seen used by Somali pirate and some Zaka terrorists.

AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

A Somali pirate is with AK-47 at the beginning of the film.

Another Somali pirate is with AK-47 fitted with underfolding Spike Bayonet.

AKS-74U

AKS-74U assault rifles are seen used by various characters.

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

Tong Xia(Jiang Luxia) is disguise as Zaka terrorist.

A elite terrorist on middle with his AKS-74U.

Norinco Type 56

The Norinco Type 56 are seen used by Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) and deputy team leader Xu Hong (Du Jiang).Two of the rifle are with Trijicon T-1 red dot sight,magpul stock,LMT stock,rail handguard,jungle type magazine and silener.

Norinco Type 56-1 with RIS, polymer pistol grip and birdcage flash hider - 7.62x39mm.

Steyr AUG A1

The Steyr AUG A1 is used by some terrorist and Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao).

Steyr AUG A1 - 5.56x45mm

Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao) is disguise as Zaka terrorist.

One of terrorist with his AUG,in this shot this rifle is an airsoft.

After the cover is blown,Lu Chen is open fire on terrorist.

FN SCAR-L CQC

The FN SCAR-L CQC are main weapon used by Jiaolong assault team,all of the rifle are fitted with holographic sight and silener.

Third Generation FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm NATO

Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) with his SCAR-L CQC.

Some jiaolong assault team operator with SCAR-L CQC.

CZ 805 BREN

CZ 805 BREN is used by Xu Hong (Du Jiang)as the main weapon and Gu Shun (Huang Jingyu ) used CZ 805 BREN for close range weapon.

CZ 805 BREN A2 with tan upper receiver and EOTech XPS sight - 5.56x45mm NATO

SIG SG 540

Some terrorist also used SIG SG 540,all of the rifle are fitted with rail.

SIG SG 540 with bipod - 5.56x45mm

A terrorist to ambush the convoy used his SG 540.

A masked terrorist used his SG 540.

Colt M4A1

The Colt M4A1 is used by the all antagonists on this movie.

Colt M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm

A terrorist used his M4A1.

Colt M653 Carbine

Like M4A1,some Colt M653 Carbine is also used by the all antagonists on this movie.

Colt M653 Carbine - 5.56x45mm

A terrorist take cover with his M653 Carbine.

Norinco QBZ-97

At the beginning of the movie,some Jiaolong assault team operators is used Norinco QBZ-97.Some PLA Navy soldier also used the rifle at the Yewaire.

Norinco QBZ-97 - 5.56x45mm.

Close shot of the QBZ97.

A jiaolong assault team operator with his QBZ97.

Norinco QBZ-95

Some Chinese ambassador escort team also carried Norinco QBZ-95.

Norinco QBZ-95 - 5.8x42mm

Sub-machine gun

TDI Vector

TDI Vector sub-machine gun is used by two of security contractor.

TDI Vector SMG - .45 ACP

The contractor is with his TDI Vector.

FN P90

At least one of Jiaolong assault team operator used FN P90.

FN P90 - FN 5.7x28mm

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 sub-machine gun are seen used by various characters.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

A terrorist with his MP5A3.

Some Jiaolong assault team operator with MP5A3.

Yang Rui take cover with his MP5A3.

Jianshe JS 9mm

Jianshe JS 9mm is used by some Jiaolong assault team operator in the beginning of this movie.

Jianshe JS 9mm fitted with its supppressor - 9x19mm

Battle Rifle

Heckler & Koch G3A4

Heckler & Koch G3A4 Battle Rifle are seen used by some elite terrorist,Zhang tiande and after Zhang tiande is down,Gu Shun used the G3A4 as sniper rifle.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Zhang tiande with his G3A4.

Gu Shun put the G3A4 at back.

After Gu Shun hurt bad,Li Dong use Gu's G3A4 for sniping.

FN SCAR-H CQC

The SCAR-H CQC is used by Lu Chen,the medic of the assault team.

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Third Generation FN SCAR-H CQC - 7.62x51mm NATO

FN FAL

The FN FAL are seen used by various characters.

FN FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO

Sniper rifle

Dragunov

The Dragunov is used by terrorist counter-sniper.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Close shot of the Dragunov.

Blaser R93 tactical

The Blaser R93 tactical is the main weapon used by Gu Shun,the Jiaolong assault team replacement sniper.

Blaser LRS2 with Harris Bipod - .338 Lapua Magnum.

Norinco QBU-88

The Norinco QBU-88 is used by Luo Xing(Wang Yanlin),the primary Jiaolong team sniper.

Norinco QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm

Pistol

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power is used by a Somali pirate and Zaka terrorist.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm

Glock pistol series

The Glock pistol series is the main sidearm used by Jiaolong assault team.

Glock 17

The Glock 17 is used by Yang Rui,it fitted with extende mag,flashlight and silencer.

Glock 17 - 9x19mm

Yang Rui use the Glock to take out terrorist silently.

Glock 19

The Glock 19 used by other Jiaolong assault team operator,all of the pistol is fitted with flashlight and silencer.

Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm

Gu shun use the Glock to clear the room.

MP-446 Viking

One of the Zaka terrorist to threat a child use MP-446 Viking.

MP-446 "Viking" - 9x19mm

Gu shun use the Glock to clear the room.

Norinco QSZ-92

The Norinco QSZ-92 is used by Jiaolong assault team in Somali.

Norinco QSZ-92 - 9x19mm

Machine Gun

FN Minimi

The FN Minimi is used by Zhang Tiande "Rocky"(Wang Yutian),the Jiaolong team squad machinegunner.

FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm NATO

"Rocky" with his Minimi.

FN Minimi Para

The FN Minimi Para is used by Tong Li(Jiang Luxia),the Jiaolong team second squad machinegunner and only female member.

FN Minimi Para - 5.56x45mm NATO

Tong Li with her Minimi Para.

Saco M60

The Saco M60 is mounted on loyalist Humvee.

Saco M60 - 7.62x51 NATO

The M60 is mounted on the lead Humvee of the withdrawal convoy.

The M60 is the second defense weapon on Humvee.

Same vehicle,different angle.

FN MAG

The FN MAG is used by loyalist soldier and Zaka terrorist,the machine gun is always mounted on vehicle and set up bi-bod.

FN MAG 58 mocked up to resemble an M240B, with synthetic buttstock and heatshield added - 7.62x51mm NATO

A loyalist soldier firing his FN MAG at a checkpoint.

The FN MAG is seen mounted on an loyalist Land Rover Defense.

The FN MAG is seen mounted on an technical.

Browning M1919A4

Same the M60,FN MAG,the M1919A4 is seen mounted on an loyalist Land Rover Defense.surprising.

Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - 7.62x51 - NATO

The Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on an loyalist Land Rover Defense.

Close shot of M1919A4.

Dual-mounted MG3

The MG3 is dual mounted on a technical.(Since this movie was filmed in Morocco, and since the M1919A4 appears in the film, it wouldn't be surprising.)

MG3 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is mounted on Humvee and techincals in this movie.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

Shotgun

Norinco Hawk 982

Norinco Hawk 982 is used by a guard at cargo ship in Somali.

Norinco 982, a Chinese clone of the Remington 870 - 12 gauge

Remington 870 compact

Remington 870 compact is used by Jiaolong assault team.

Mossberg 590 with 5-round magazine tube and speedfeed stock - 12 gauge

Launcher

FN EGLM|Mk 13 Mod 0

Some Jiaolong assault team operators mounted Mk 13 Mod 0 on their FN SCAR-L CQC.

Late Model FN MK 13 mounted on a Gen3 FN SCAR-L CQC - 40mm

CZ 805 G1

At least one of Jiaolong assault team operators used CZ 805 G1 to firing smoke grenade.

CZ 805 G1 - 40x46mm

RPG-7

RPG-7 rocket launcher are seen used by various characters.

RPG-7 - 40mm

A terrorist used RPG-7 to detonate disarmed IED.

Yang Rui used RPG-7 to take out some terrorist.

Fake FIM-92 Stinger

Tong Xia(Jiang Luxia) is grab a mockup FIM-92 Stinger from a crate in C-130 cargo plane and used it to shot down an rebel SA-330 helicopter. The prop seems to be referenced from multiple different launchers.

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FIM-92 Stinger with IFF interrogator - 70mm

The crate of FIM-92 missile.

The stinger missile in the crate.

Left side of FIM-92.

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