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Adriana Visconti also carries a Modello 1934 as her sidearm, which makes sense given she's from Romagna, though it's not seen in her extremely brief cameo. Similarly, Heinrike uses an MG 151 as her main weapon, like fellow night witch Heidemarie Schnaufer, though Heinrike's is not seen in ''The Movie''. | Adriana Visconti also carries a Modello 1934 as her sidearm, which makes sense given she's from Romagna, though it's not seen in her extremely brief cameo. Similarly, Heinrike uses an MG 151 as her main weapon, like fellow night witch Heidemarie Schnaufer, though Heinrike's is not seen in ''The Movie''. | ||
− | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Modello 1934 - .380 ACP]] |
[[Image:SWM19341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A stitched sequence of Heinrike loading a magazine, switching the safety off, and racking the slide; the first round visibly slides into the chamber as well.]] | [[Image:SWM19341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A stitched sequence of Heinrike loading a magazine, switching the safety off, and racking the slide; the first round visibly slides into the chamber as well.]] | ||
[[Image:SWM19342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Heinrike holds her Beretta as Rosalie informs her they can't contact B-unit at Dijon.]] | [[Image:SWM19342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Heinrike holds her Beretta as Rosalie informs her they can't contact B-unit at Dijon.]] | ||
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[[File:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | [[File:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
− | [[Image:SWMM1C1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Liberion aims his M1 Carbine moments before their position is obliterated by a flying Neuroi. Note the | + | [[Image:SWMM1C1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Liberion aims his M1 Carbine moments before their position is obliterated by a flying Neuroi. Note the M1919A4 on a tripod seen here as well.]] |
==Boys Mk I*== | ==Boys Mk I*== | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Bren Mk 1 (M)== | ==Bren Mk 1 (M)== | ||
− | Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann continues to use a [[Bren | + | Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann continues to use a [[Bren gun|Bren Mk 1 (M)]] as her main weapon. |
[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk 1 (M) - .303 British]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk 1 (M) - .303 British]] | ||
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==Browning M1918A2== | ==Browning M1918A2== | ||
− | Charlotte Yeager uses a [[Browning Automatic Rifle]], and it gets considerably more time to shine in ''The Movie'' compared to ''Operation Victory Arrow''. | + | Charlotte Yeager uses a [[M1918A2|Browning Automatic Rifle]], and it gets considerably more time to shine in ''The Movie'' compared to ''Operation Victory Arrow''. |
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
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==MG 42== | ==MG 42== | ||
− | As always, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Gertrud Barkhorn, Erica Hartmann, and Eila Juutilainen, as well as Nikka Katajainen use the witch-version [[ | + | As always, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Gertrud Barkhorn, Erica Hartmann, and Eila Juutilainen, as well as Nikka Katajainen use the witch-version [[MG 42]], redesigned to use Patronentrommel 34 drum magazines. One of Gertrud's pair is borrowed by Yoshika during the climactic battle. |
[[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes | + | [[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes operation of the magazine release, comparing it to the tab on an aluminum drink can]] |
[[Image:SWMMG421.jpg|600px|thumb|none|In 1943, Eila effortlessly dodges beams as usual.]] | [[Image:SWMMG421.jpg|600px|thumb|none|In 1943, Eila effortlessly dodges beams as usual.]] | ||
[[Image:SWMMG421-1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikka's MG 42 rather securely slung behind her back as she arrives to see Eila and Sanya off. The Japanese subtitles listing her squadron/rank/name are unfortunately not removable.]] | [[Image:SWMMG421-1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nikka's MG 42 rather securely slung behind her back as she arrives to see Eila and Sanya off. The Japanese subtitles listing her squadron/rank/name are unfortunately not removable.]] | ||
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==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai== | ==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai== | ||
− | As an Imperial Fuso Navy witch, Shizuka Hattori uses a Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon, designed specifically for use by witches. Shizuka's Type 99 is also used by Yoshika. | + | As an Imperial Fuso Navy witch, Shizuka Hattori uses a Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon, designed specifically for use by witches. Shizuka's Type 99 is also used by Yoshika. ''The Movie'' marks the first time the charging "button" is used on-screen, although it was intended as part of the design all along; this function is noted in the design sketch seen below, which predates the first season. |
− | + | For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai|see its first season entry]]. | |
[[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]] | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]] | ||
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=Launchers= | =Launchers= | ||
==Fliegerhammer== | ==Fliegerhammer== | ||
− | The 501st's night witch, Aleksandra Litvyak, continues to use the nine-barrel Fliegerhammer rocket launcher | + | The 501st's night witch, Aleksandra Litvyak, continues to use the nine-barrel Fliegerhammer rocket launcher. Originally designed by Erica's twin sister Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust|Fliegerfaust]]. |
+ | |||
+ | For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer|see its first season entry]]. | ||
[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]] | [[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]] | ||
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==Panzerfaust 60== | ==Panzerfaust 60== | ||
− | Gertrud Barkhorn equips herself with a pair of [[ | + | Gertrud Barkhorn equips herself with a pair of [[Panzerfaust 60]]s, along with her two MG 42s, two spare barrels, spare magazines, and spare ammo belts, as well as drop tanks for her Fw 190 striker, when she and Erica head out on patrol looking for any sign of the new Neuroi type. |
[[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Panzerfaust 60 - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | [[Image:Panzerfaust.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Panzerfaust 60 - 44mm with 149mm warhead]] | ||
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=Autocannons= | =Autocannons= | ||
==MG 151/20== | ==MG 151/20== | ||
− | Heidemarie Schnaufer uses an [[MG 151 | + | Heidemarie Schnaufer uses an [[MG 151|MG 151/20]] cannon as her weapon, used prominently in the film's present-day (August, 1945) opening, after the 1943-era prologue. Encountering the first of the new Neuroi that can block communications, Heidemarie makes fairly short work of it with her MG 151. As mentioned above, Heinrike Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein also uses an MG 151/20 as her main armament. Night witches tend to prefer heavier weapons (MG 151, [[MG FF]], [[Hispano-Suiza HS.404|HS.404]]) paired with heavy fighter strikers (Bf 110, Ju 88, F7F Tigercat), in very much the same way real WWII night fighters tended to be heavy fighters with lots of firepower. While less manoeuvrable, heavy fighter strikers offer witches better load-bearing capacity as well as stronger shields, the latter being especially valuable as night witches typically operate alone. |
The standardized witch version of the MG 151/20 features a top-mounted pistol grip, a horizontal off-hand grip, and a detachable drum magazine. | The standardized witch version of the MG 151/20 features a top-mounted pistol grip, a horizontal off-hand grip, and a detachable drum magazine. | ||
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==MG 34 Panzerlauf== | ==MG 34 Panzerlauf== | ||
− | Tiger I tanks from Karlsland, alongside M4 Shermans from Liberion and supported by infantry, are seen advancing on spider-like ground-based Neuroi in the 1943 prologue. Tigers are armed with a pair of | + | Tiger I tanks from Karlsland, alongside M4 Shermans from Liberion and supported by infantry, are seen advancing on spider-like ground-based Neuroi in the 1943 prologue. Tigers are armed with a pair of [[MG 34 Panzerlauf]]s; one is hull-mounted, while the other is mounted coaxially to the 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. The Tigers seen here are actually all the pre-production version of the H1 variant, identifiable by the pair of storage boxes on the sides of the turret (as opposed to a single box at the rear) as well as the lack of mud guards. Due to sharing the same model, all the Tigers share the same number, 100, which (including its white elephant artwork) was a real life Tiger H1; Tiger 100 was captured intact by the Russians during the war. |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:MG 34 Panzerlauf 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 Panzerlauf - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[File:SWMMG341.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Numerous Tigers and Shermans approach the advancing Neuroi. The lead Tiger's two MG 34s can be seen here.]] | [[File:SWMMG341.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Numerous Tigers and Shermans approach the advancing Neuroi. The lead Tiger's two MG 34s can be seen here.]] | ||
[[File:SWMMG342.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Tigers halt and fire their 88mm cannons; their hull-mounted MG 34s can be clearly seen.]] | [[File:SWMMG342.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Tigers halt and fire their 88mm cannons; their hull-mounted MG 34s can be clearly seen.]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
− | In addition to the tripod-mounted [[ | + | In addition to the tripod-mounted [[Browning M1919A4|M1919A4]] listed above, tank-mounted versions are used by M4 Sherman tanks, with one hull-mounted machine gun and one coaxial machine gun, next to the 75mm M3 main cannon; the Shermans also have a roof-mounted M2HB. |
[[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
− | M4 Sherman tanks feature a pintle-mounted [[ | + | M4 Sherman tanks feature a pintle-mounted [[M2HB]] on top of the turret. In addition to the prologue, M4s are seen later in the film, under attack at Bastogne. Sharing the same model, all of the Shermans are marked with the serial number "U.S.L. 3033434". |
Additionally, a dual-mounted pair of M2HBs is the armament of the 501st JFW's Elco ''PT-103''-class PT boat, which Charlotte and Francesca used to reach Venezia. The ''PT-103''-class normally has a second dual turret further back, however the 501st's example has been modified to remove it, the rear [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon|Oerlikon 20mm cannon]], and all four torpedo tubes, replacing them with a pair of striker launch units. As such, this configuration isn't so much a torpedo boat as it is a transport and mobile launch platform, with the single turret for self-defence; whether this setup is a common (in-universe) sub-class intended for Liberion witch units, or a one-of modification at Charlotte's request is unknown. Given the design details, the animators most likely used ''PT-109'' as reference material; this PT boat was famously commanded by then-Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. | Additionally, a dual-mounted pair of M2HBs is the armament of the 501st JFW's Elco ''PT-103''-class PT boat, which Charlotte and Francesca used to reach Venezia. The ''PT-103''-class normally has a second dual turret further back, however the 501st's example has been modified to remove it, the rear [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon|Oerlikon 20mm cannon]], and all four torpedo tubes, replacing them with a pair of striker launch units. As such, this configuration isn't so much a torpedo boat as it is a transport and mobile launch platform, with the single turret for self-defence; whether this setup is a common (in-universe) sub-class intended for Liberion witch units, or a one-of modification at Charlotte's request is unknown. Given the design details, the animators most likely used ''PT-109'' as reference material; this PT boat was famously commanded by then-Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. | ||
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==Type 97== | ==Type 97== | ||
− | An F1M2 floatplane attached to the battleship ''Yamato'' is piloted by Mio Sakamoto during the climactic battle; this is most definitely the same F1M seen in the second season. The F1M2 is armed with two [[ | + | An F1M2 floatplane attached to the battleship ''Yamato'' is piloted by Mio Sakamoto during the climactic battle; this is most definitely the same F1M seen in the second season. The F1M2 is armed with two [[Type 97 aircraft machine gun]]s for offence, though Mio doesn't actually fire a shot in the movie, despite having at least one notable opportunity; it's possible that in her rush to get airborne there simply wasn't time to fully prep the aircraft. |
[[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7.7x56mmR]] | [[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7.7x56mmR]] | ||
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==Type 92== | ==Type 92== | ||
− | The [[ | + | The [[Type 92 light machine gun|Type 92]], a Japanese copy of the Lewis Gun, is the rear gunner armament of the F1M2. With no one to operate it, the Type 92 also goes unused in the film. |
[[File:Type 92 IJN.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Type 92 - 7.7x56mmR]] | [[File:Type 92 IJN.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Type 92 - 7.7x56mmR]] | ||
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==12.8cm FlaK 40== | ==12.8cm FlaK 40== | ||
− | Multiple [[12.8 cm | + | Multiple [[12.8 cm FlaK 40|12.8cm FlaK 40]] anti-aircraft cannons are used by Venezian troops to defend their city from a sudden Neuroi attack, before Francesca and Charlotte take over. |
[[File:German 12.8 cm Flak 40 - static mount.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaK 40 - 128x958mmR]] | [[File:German 12.8 cm Flak 40 - static mount.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaK 40 - 128x958mmR]] | ||
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[[File:SWMF402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer orders them to cease fire, as their witch support arrives.]] | [[File:SWMF402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An officer orders them to cease fire, as their witch support arrives.]] | ||
− | ==2cm | + | ==2cm FlaKVierling 38== |
− | The 502nd JFW, the Brave Witches, have a small frontline base near Petersburg, which is defended by several [[ | + | The 502nd JFW, the Brave Witches, have a small frontline base near Petersburg, which is defended by several [[FlaKVierling 38]] quad-cannons. In real world production terms, this was the first time members of the ''[[Brave Witches]]'' cast were seen in the show. |
− | [[File:Flak38.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | + | [[File:Flak38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaKVierling 38 - 20x138mmB]] |
− | [[File:SWMFV381.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Eila and Sanya prep for their departure, two | + | [[File:SWMFV381.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As Eila and Sanya prep for their departure, two FlaKVierling 38s can be seen on either side of the hangar.]] |
− | [[File:SWMFV382.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eila and Sanya take off and bid farewell to Aleksandra Pokryshkin and Nikka Katajainen, with one of the | + | [[File:SWMFV382.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eila and Sanya take off and bid farewell to Aleksandra Pokryshkin and Nikka Katajainen, with one of the FlaKVierlings visible behind them.]] |
[[File:SWMFV383.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer shot of the pair, with more detail on the same quad-cannon. Note the carrying cases for Eila and Sanya's weapons, which seem to be styled after musical instrument cases.]] | [[File:SWMFV383.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer shot of the pair, with more detail on the same quad-cannon. Note the carrying cases for Eila and Sanya's weapons, which seem to be styled after musical instrument cases.]] | ||
− | [[File:SWMFV384.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sanya takes to the sky, with a fairly detailed shot of one of the | + | [[File:SWMFV384.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sanya takes to the sky, with a fairly detailed shot of one of the FlaKVierlings.]] |
− | [[File:SWMFV385.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the three | + | [[File:SWMFV385.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the three FlaKVierling 38s guarding the main building (the same seen in ''Operation Victory Arrow''). Naoe Kanno, Georgette Lemare, Sadako Shimohara, and Edytha Rossmann can also be seen here.]] |
− | [[File:SWMFV386.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As the shot pans right, Waltrud Krupinski and Gundula Rall come into view, as well as a second | + | [[File:SWMFV386.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As the shot pans right, Waltrud Krupinski and Gundula Rall come into view, as well as a second FlaKVierling.]] |
==Bofors 40mm L/60== | ==Bofors 40mm L/60== | ||
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==8.8cm FlaK 36== | ==8.8cm FlaK 36== | ||
− | Three [[8.8 cm | + | Three [[8.8 cm FlaK 36|FlaK 36]] AA guns in the Ardennes are seen firing at hordes of Ba 349 Natter style Neuroi. While they destroy a few, the sheer number of Neuroi quickly demolish the artillery position. |
[[Image:FlaK36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]] | [[Image:FlaK36.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]] | ||
− | [[File:SWMF361.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The eighty-eights open fire. One soldier can be seen with a rifle; given the short wooden stock and shape of the muzzle end it's likely an [[ | + | [[File:SWMF361.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The eighty-eights open fire. One soldier can be seen with a rifle; given the short wooden stock and shape of the muzzle end it's likely an [[MG 34]].]] |
==Naval Weapons== | ==Naval Weapons== | ||
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[[File:SWMN4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Neuroi draws a circle through ''Bismarck'''s bridge, with two burning ''Akizukis'' to the left, a ''Navigatori''-class, a (somewhat oversized) ''Fletcher''-class destroyer, and the bow of another ''Zara''-class.]] | [[File:SWMN4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Neuroi draws a circle through ''Bismarck'''s bridge, with two burning ''Akizukis'' to the left, a ''Navigatori''-class, a (somewhat oversized) ''Fletcher''-class destroyer, and the bow of another ''Zara''-class.]] | ||
[[File:SWMN5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stitched image of ''Amagi'' at the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, on August 3, 1945.]] | [[File:SWMN5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stitched image of ''Amagi'' at the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, on August 3, 1945.]] | ||
− | [[File:SWMN6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three of ''Amagi'''s twin 25mm [[Type 96 | + | [[File:SWMN6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three of ''Amagi'''s twin 25mm [[Type 96 cannon|Type 96]] anti-air guns.]] |
− | [[File:SWMN7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shot pans along, showing her three port-side twin 12cm Type 10 heavy AA cannons.]] | + | [[File:SWMN7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shot pans along, showing her three port-side twin [[Type 10 naval gun|12cm/45 Type 10]] heavy AA cannons.]] |
[[File:SWMN7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Amagi'' and her escorts at sunset.]] | [[File:SWMN7-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Amagi'' and her escorts at sunset.]] | ||
[[File:SWMN8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A beautiful nighttime shot of most of the ''Akizukis'' and their carrier.]] | [[File:SWMN8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A beautiful nighttime shot of most of the ''Akizukis'' and their carrier.]] |
Latest revision as of 03:09, 15 April 2024
Early August, 1945. The former members of the disbanded 501st Joint Fighter Wing, the Strike Witches, have been back in their home countries or combat theatres since the liberation of Venezia. Yoshika Miyafuji, now a regular civilian after depleting her magic to defeat the Neuroi hive over Venezia, has been sent an invitation to study (non-magic) medicine at a Helvetian (Swiss) medical school. Yoshika accepts, and sets off for Europe aboard the carrier Amagi, alongside her escort, rookie IFN Sergeant Shizuka Hattori.
Meanwhile, a new type of Neuroi starts appearing sporadically around Europe, capable blocking all forms of communication nearby; even worse, some are showing up behind the frontlines, with no clear explanation of how they got there. After arriving in Pas-de-Calais and briefly visiting with Pierrette Clostermann and Lynette Bishop, Yoshika and Shizuka depart for Helvetia. However, given Yoshika's drained magic and Shizuka's lack of combat experience, running into one of those new Neuroi could prove dangerous.
Strike Witches: The Movie is set shortly after Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow, and is followed by Strike Witches: Road to Berlin.
For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the World Witches universe, see the first season's page.
Warning: Some descriptions and images are major spoilers for the series, read at your own risk.
The following weapons were used in the anime film Strike Witches: The Movie:
Pistols
Beretta Modello 1934
A Beretta Modello 1934 is seen being loaded by Squadron Leader Heinrike Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein of the 506th JFW during a scramble. The 506th Joint Fighter Wing, or Noble Witches, is made up entirely of witches from noble families, and is split into two sub-units. A-unit, based in Sedan, is comprised of Squadron Leader Rosalie de Hemricourt de Grunne (of Belgica), Heinrike herself (of Karlsland), Flight Lieutenant Adriana Visconti (of Romagna), Flying Officer Kunika Kuroda (of Fuso), and Pilot Officer Isabelle du Monceau de Bergendal (of Belgica); all five members of A-unit cameo in The Movie. B-unit, based in Dijon, is comprised of Wing Commander Geena Preddy, Flight Lieutenant Marian Carl, Flight Lieutenant Jennifer DeBlanc, and Flying Officer Carla Luksic (all from Liberion).
Adriana Visconti also carries a Modello 1934 as her sidearm, which makes sense given she's from Romagna, though it's not seen in her extremely brief cameo. Similarly, Heinrike uses an MG 151 as her main weapon, like fellow night witch Heidemarie Schnaufer, though Heinrike's is not seen in The Movie.
Submachine Guns
MP 40
Erica Hartmann carries an MP 40 submachine gun as a backup to her MG 42 on a patrol of the Rhine alongside Gertrud Barkhorn. After overheating her MG 42's barrel (and having neglected to bring spare barrels, as Gertrud did) Erica ditches her machine gun and uses the MP 40 for the remainder of the engagement. Erica's MP 40 features a brown bakelite lower reciever.
MP 40s are also seen in the hands of Karlsland soldiers in the film's opening, a flashback to 1943 in which Karlsland and Liberion infantry and tanks engage ground-type Neuroi, before an enormous flying wing Neuroi shows up, decimating the ground forces, as well as the naval forces supporting them, before being destroyed by the Strike Witches.
Rifles
M1 Garand
In the 1943 prologue, Liberion troops are armed with M1 Garand rifles.
M1 Carbine
Later in the film, Liberion troops under sudden attack at Bastogne attempt to radio for assistance; one of them can be seen with an M1 Carbine.
Boys Mk I*
The Strike Witches' sharpshooter, Lynette Bishop, uses a Boys Mk I* anti-tank rifle as her weapon of choice. A Boys rifle is also used by the Noble Witches' marksman Isabelle du Monceau de Bergendal, often known by the nickname "Isaac".
Machine Guns
Bren Mk 1 (M)
Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann continues to use a Bren Mk 1 (M) as her main weapon.
Browning M1918A2
Charlotte Yeager uses a Browning Automatic Rifle, and it gets considerably more time to shine in The Movie compared to Operation Victory Arrow.
Browning M1919A6
Francesca Lucchini continues to use a Browning M1919A6 modified with an attached, but quickly swappable ammo box as her weapon.
MG 42
As always, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Gertrud Barkhorn, Erica Hartmann, and Eila Juutilainen, as well as Nikka Katajainen use the witch-version MG 42, redesigned to use Patronentrommel 34 drum magazines. One of Gertrud's pair is borrowed by Yoshika during the climactic battle.
Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai
As an Imperial Fuso Navy witch, Shizuka Hattori uses a Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai iteration of the Type 99 cannon, designed specifically for use by witches. Shizuka's Type 99 is also used by Yoshika. The Movie marks the first time the charging "button" is used on-screen, although it was intended as part of the design all along; this function is noted in the design sketch seen below, which predates the first season.
For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, see its first season entry.
Launchers
Fliegerhammer
The 501st's night witch, Aleksandra Litvyak, continues to use the nine-barrel Fliegerhammer rocket launcher. Originally designed by Erica's twin sister Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the Fliegerfaust.
For additional details, see its first season entry.
Panzerfaust 60
Gertrud Barkhorn equips herself with a pair of Panzerfaust 60s, along with her two MG 42s, two spare barrels, spare magazines, and spare ammo belts, as well as drop tanks for her Fw 190 striker, when she and Erica head out on patrol looking for any sign of the new Neuroi type.
Autocannons
MG 151/20
Heidemarie Schnaufer uses an MG 151/20 cannon as her weapon, used prominently in the film's present-day (August, 1945) opening, after the 1943-era prologue. Encountering the first of the new Neuroi that can block communications, Heidemarie makes fairly short work of it with her MG 151. As mentioned above, Heinrike Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein also uses an MG 151/20 as her main armament. Night witches tend to prefer heavier weapons (MG 151, MG FF, HS.404) paired with heavy fighter strikers (Bf 110, Ju 88, F7F Tigercat), in very much the same way real WWII night fighters tended to be heavy fighters with lots of firepower. While less manoeuvrable, heavy fighter strikers offer witches better load-bearing capacity as well as stronger shields, the latter being especially valuable as night witches typically operate alone.
The standardized witch version of the MG 151/20 features a top-mounted pistol grip, a horizontal off-hand grip, and a detachable drum magazine.
Saint-Trond airbase shipping manifest
Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke is seen signing for a shipment of weapons, ammo, and other supplies for the base at Saint-Trond. The list is actually written in German, which isn't surprising as the series is consistent about written elements being in native languages; like many TV shows, the characters are generally speaking Japanese for the audience, rather than actually doing so all the time in-universe.
Vehicle-Mounted & Stationary Weapons
MG 34 Panzerlauf
Tiger I tanks from Karlsland, alongside M4 Shermans from Liberion and supported by infantry, are seen advancing on spider-like ground-based Neuroi in the 1943 prologue. Tigers are armed with a pair of MG 34 Panzerlaufs; one is hull-mounted, while the other is mounted coaxially to the 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. The Tigers seen here are actually all the pre-production version of the H1 variant, identifiable by the pair of storage boxes on the sides of the turret (as opposed to a single box at the rear) as well as the lack of mud guards. Due to sharing the same model, all the Tigers share the same number, 100, which (including its white elephant artwork) was a real life Tiger H1; Tiger 100 was captured intact by the Russians during the war.
Browning M1919A4
In addition to the tripod-mounted M1919A4 listed above, tank-mounted versions are used by M4 Sherman tanks, with one hull-mounted machine gun and one coaxial machine gun, next to the 75mm M3 main cannon; the Shermans also have a roof-mounted M2HB.
Browning M2HB
M4 Sherman tanks feature a pintle-mounted M2HB on top of the turret. In addition to the prologue, M4s are seen later in the film, under attack at Bastogne. Sharing the same model, all of the Shermans are marked with the serial number "U.S.L. 3033434".
Additionally, a dual-mounted pair of M2HBs is the armament of the 501st JFW's Elco PT-103-class PT boat, which Charlotte and Francesca used to reach Venezia. The PT-103-class normally has a second dual turret further back, however the 501st's example has been modified to remove it, the rear Oerlikon 20mm cannon, and all four torpedo tubes, replacing them with a pair of striker launch units. As such, this configuration isn't so much a torpedo boat as it is a transport and mobile launch platform, with the single turret for self-defence; whether this setup is a common (in-universe) sub-class intended for Liberion witch units, or a one-of modification at Charlotte's request is unknown. Given the design details, the animators most likely used PT-109 as reference material; this PT boat was famously commanded by then-Lieutenant John F. Kennedy.
Type 97
An F1M2 floatplane attached to the battleship Yamato is piloted by Mio Sakamoto during the climactic battle; this is most definitely the same F1M seen in the second season. The F1M2 is armed with two Type 97 aircraft machine guns for offence, though Mio doesn't actually fire a shot in the movie, despite having at least one notable opportunity; it's possible that in her rush to get airborne there simply wasn't time to fully prep the aircraft.
Type 92
The Type 92, a Japanese copy of the Lewis Gun, is the rear gunner armament of the F1M2. With no one to operate it, the Type 92 also goes unused in the film.
12.8cm FlaK 40
Multiple 12.8cm FlaK 40 anti-aircraft cannons are used by Venezian troops to defend their city from a sudden Neuroi attack, before Francesca and Charlotte take over.
2cm FlaKVierling 38
The 502nd JFW, the Brave Witches, have a small frontline base near Petersburg, which is defended by several FlaKVierling 38 quad-cannons. In real world production terms, this was the first time members of the Brave Witches cast were seen in the show.
Bofors 40mm L/60
Saint-Trond airbase in Belgica is defended by large AA batteries which appear to be oversized twin-mounted Bofors guns. Numerous AA guns also defend the Noble Witches' base in Sedan.
8.8cm FlaK 36
Three FlaK 36 AA guns in the Ardennes are seen firing at hordes of Ba 349 Natter style Neuroi. While they destroy a few, the sheer number of Neuroi quickly demolish the artillery position.
A large fleet engages a flying wing Neuroi in 1943, aircraft carrier Amagi travels to Europe with six Akizuki-class escorts, and the repaired battleship Yamato returns to assist in the final battle, humorously fitted with giant floats to allow it to travel up the Rhine. All the ship models originally appeared in Strike Witches 2, and as such it's worth noting that as the 1943 fleet is implied to have been entirely (or at least mostly) sunk, most of the ships depicted cannot truly have been present here, as they appear later, either specifically by name or because there aren't enough ships in their class for them to have been lost. As such, the ships seen in 1943 should be considered representative of other, similar ships and/or ship classes. For the very lengthy list of all the armament aboard these ships, see the second season page.