Operation Red Sea

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Operation Red Sea (2018)

Operation Red Sea (Chinese: 红海行动 ; pinyin: Hóng Hǎi Xíng Dòng) is a 2018 Chinese/Hong Kong action movie directed by Dante Lam, and is the thematic sequel to Operation Mekong. The film is loosely based on the March 2015 evacuation of Chinese nationals from the port of Aden during the Yemeni Civil War. The film is set in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Yewaire, where the People's Liberation Army Navy special forces unit Jiaolong Assault Team is tasked to evacuate Chinese nationals from the country following the outbreak of a civil war in the country. The movie is filmed in Morocco.The Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie provided several M60A3 MBT,T-72 MBT,SA-330 helicopter,UH-1 helicopter,C-130 cargo plane and numerous soldiers.

Assault Rifles

Colt M16A1

The M16A1 with A2 handguard is seen in the hands of loyalist soldiers, rebels, and Zaka terrorists.Two of M16A1s with the original triangular handgaurds are used by one of a loyalist soldier and also seen with one of a rebel soldier.

Colt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm

A loyalist soldier finds cover while holding a M16A1.

Two elite Zaka terrorists are armed with M16A1s.

Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

One of the rebel soldiers is shot with his M16A1.

Colt M16A4

The M16A4 is seen used by loyalist soldiers and some elite Zaka terrorists.

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

A loyalist officer is with his M16A4.

The elite terrorist on left with his M16A4.

SIG SG 551

Li Dong (Yin Fang) carries a SIG SG 551, fitted with a silencer, railed handguard, and either a scope or a holographic sight.

SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm

Li Dong carries a SIG SG 551 fitted with a holographic sight.

Later in the film, Li Dong carries a SIG SG 551 now fitted with a scope.

AK-47

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

AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

A Somali pirate holds an AK-47 at the film's opening.

Another Somali pirate is shot while holding an AK-47. Note that his AK is fitted with an underfolding Spike Bayonet.

AKS-74U

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

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

Tong Xia (Jiang Luxia) holds the AKS-74U while disguised as a Zaka terrorist.

The elite terrorist in the middle holds an AKS-74U.

Norinco Type 56

The Norinco Type 56 is seen used by Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) and deputy team leader Xu Hong (Du Jiang). Yang Rui's rifle is customized a Trijicon T-1 red dot sight, Magpul stock, railed handguard, jungle-taped magazines, and a silencer.And Xu Hong's rifle is customized a Trijicon T-1 red dot sight, LMT stock, railed handguard, jungle-taped magazines, and a silencer.

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 Zaka terrorists and Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao).

Steyr AUG A1 - 5.56x45mm

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

A Zaka terrorist holds an AUG. His rifle appears to be an airsoft AUG in this shot.

After his cover is blown, Lu Chen opens fire on Zaka terrorist with his AUG.

FN SCAR-L CQC

The FN SCAR-L CQC is the main weapon used by the Jiaolong assault team. All of the rifles are fitted with holographic sights and silencers.

Third Generation FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm NATO

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

Some of the Jiaolong members are armed with SCAR-L CQCs.

CZ 805 BREN

The CZ 805 BREN is used by Xu Hong (Du Jiang) and Gu Shun (Huang Jingyu).

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

SIG SG 540

Zaka terrorists also use railed SIG SG 540 rifles.

SIG SG 540 with bipod - 5.56x45mm

A Zaka terrorist fires his SG 540.

A masked Zaka terrorist fires his SG 540.

Colt M4A1

The Colt M4A1 is used by some Zaka terrorists.

Colt M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm

A Zaka terrorist fires his M4A1.

Colt M653 Carbine

The Colt M653 Carbine is also used by some Zaka terrorists.

Colt M653 Carbine - 5.56x45mm

A Zaka terrorist takes cover with his Model 653 Carbine.

Norinco QBZ-97

At the beginning of the movie, some of the Jiaolong assault team members use Norinco QBZ-97 rifles. Some PLA Navy soldiers also use the rifle at Yewaire.

Norinco QBZ-97 - 5.56x45mm.

Close-up shot of the QBZ-97.

A Jiaolong assault team operator with his QBZ-97.

Norinco QBZ-95

Some of the People's Armed Police gendarmerie personnel escorting the ambassadors are armed with Norinco QBZ-95s.

Norinco QBZ-95 - 5.8x42mm

Czech Small Arms SA vz. 58 Compact

Xu Hong (Du Jiang) uses a Czech Small Arms SA vz. 58 Compact take out some Zaka terrorists late in the film.

CSA SA vz. 58 Compact - 5.56x45mm

Submachine Guns

TDI Vector

TDI Vector submachine guns are used by two security contractors.

TDI Vector SMG - .45 ACP

The contractor holds his TDI Vector.

FN P90

At least one of the Jiaolong assault team members uses a FN P90.

FN P90 - FN 5.7x28mm

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns are seen used by various characters.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

A Zaka terrorist aims his MP5A3.

Jiaolong assault team members with MP5A3s.

Yang Rui take cover with his MP5A3.

Jianshe JS 9mm

The Jianshe JS 9mm is used by Jiaolong assault team members at the beginning of this movie.

Jianshe JS 9mm fitted with its suppressor - 9x19mm

Battle Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A4

The Heckler & Koch G3A4 is seen used by elite Zaka terrorists and Jiaolong member Zhang Tiande. After Zhang Tiande is downed, Gu Shun uses Zhang's G3A4 as a sniper rifle.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Zhang Tiande with his G3A4.

Gu Shun with the G3A4 on his back.

Li Dong use Gu's G3A4 as a sniper rifle.

FN SCAR-H CQC

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

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Third Generation FN SCAR-H CQC - 7.62x51mm NATO

FN FAL

FN FAL rifles are seen used by various characters.

FN FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO

Sniper Rifles

SVD Dragunov

The SVD Dragunov is used by a Zaka sniper.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Close-up shot of the Dragunov.

Blaser R93 Tactical

The Blaser R93 Tactical is the main weapon of 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 terrorists.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm

Glock 17

The Glock 17 is used by Yang Rui, fitted with an extended magazine, flashlight, and silencer.

Glock 17 - 9x19mm

Yang Rui holds his suppressed Glock.

The leader of Zaka is killed by Yang’s Glock.

Glock 19

The Glock 19 used by other Jiaolong assault team members, all of them fitted with flashlights and silencers.

Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm

Gu shun use his Glock to clear the room.

MP-446C Viking

One of the Zaka terrorists threatens a child with an MP-446C Viking.

Izhevsk MP-446C Viking - 9x19mm

Norinco QSZ-92

The Norinco QSZ-92 is used by Jiaolong assault team members during the opening operation.

Norinco QSZ-92 - 9x19mm

Machine Guns

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.

M60

The M60 machine gun is mounted on a loyalist Humvee.

M60 - 7.62x51 NATO

An M60 is mounted on the leading Humvee in the Chinese evacuation convoy.

An M60 is mounted on the back Humvee.

The same mounted M60. Note that the ammo belt is missing.

FN MAG

The FN MAG is used by loyalist soldiers and Zaka terrorist.

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

A loyalist soldier fires his FN MAG at a checkpoint.

The FN MAG is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defener.

The FN MAG is mounted on a Zaka technical.

Browning M1919A4

The M1919A4 is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.

Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - 7.62x51mm - NATO

The Browning M1919A4 is seen mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.

Close-up shot of M1919A4.

Dual-mounted MG3

The MG3 is dual mounted on a technical.

MG3 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is mounted on Humvees and techincals.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

RPD

One of the Zaka terrorists holds an RPD in their video threat.

RPD Light Machine Gun - 7.62x39mm

The RPD can be seen at the back.

PKM

The PKM is used by a Zaka terrorist.

PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R

Shotguns

Norinco Hawk 982

The Norinco Hawk 982 is used by a guard at the Chinese cargo ship attacked by pirates in Somalia.

Norinco 982 - 12 gauge

Remington 870 compact

The Remington 870 Compact is used by the Jiaolong assault team.

Remington 870 Compact with Pachmyar Vindicator pistol grip and foregrip - 12 gauge

Launchers

Mk 13 Mod 0

Some Jiaolong assault team members mount underbarrel Mk 13 Mod 0 grenade launchers on their FN SCAR-L CQC.

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

CZ 805 G1

A Jiaolong assault team member uses a CZ 805 G1 to fire smoke grenades.

CZ 805 G1 - 40x46mm

RPG-7

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

RPG-7 - 40mm

A terrorist aims his RPG-7.

Yang Rui aims his RPG-7 at Zaka terrorists.

Fake FIM-92 Stinger

Tong Xia (Jiang Luxia) grabs a mockup FIM-92 Stinger from a crate in C-130 cargo plane and uses 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 FIM-92 Stinger crate.

The Stinger missile in the crate.

Left side of Stinger.

Others

SA-330 Helicopter

The rebel SA-330 helicopter is mounted with a GIAT M621 automatic cannon.

T-72 Main Battle Tank

M60A3 Main Battle Tank