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| − | '''''Godzilla''''' is the 1998 | + | {{Infobox Movie| ''Godzilla'' (1998) |
| + | |name = Godzilla (1998) | ||
| + | |picture = Godzilla.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Promotional Poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director = [[Roland Emmerich]] | ||
| + | |date= 1998 | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |studio= Centropolis Entertainment <br> Fried Films <br> Independent Pictures | ||
| + | |distributor= TriStar Pictures | ||
| + | |character1= Dr. Niko "Nick" Tatopoulos | ||
| + | |actor1= [[Matthew Broderick]] | ||
| + | |character2= Audrey Timmonds | ||
| + | |actor2= [[Maria Pitillo]] | ||
| + | |character3= Philippe Roaché | ||
| + | |actor3= [[Jean Reno]] | ||
| + | |character4= Victor "Animal" Palotti | ||
| + | |actor4= [[Hank Azaria]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''''Godzilla''''' is the 1998 American "reimagining" of the legendary radioactive "kaiju" first featured in the [[Godzilla (1954)|original 1954 Japanese science fiction film]]. Directed by [[Roland Emmerich]], the film was lambasted by critics and by fans of the Toho-produced series. This particular version of the creature (referred to as "Zilla" in later media) would be lampooned in the subsequent Japanese-made 2004 Godzilla film ''[[Talk:Godzilla: Final Wars|Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. A new [[Godzilla (2014)|US feature film adaptation]] directed by [[Gareth Edwards]] was released in 2014. | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (mocked-up as MP5A3)== | ==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (mocked-up as MP5A3)== | ||
| − | The French DGSE agents, including Agent | + | The French DGSE agents, including Agent Philippe Roche ([[Jean Reno]]), bring [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] carbines, converted to resemble [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns, when they infiltrate Godzilla's nest in Madison Square Garden (one of which has a Surefire flashlight grip). Some of the US soldiers in the movie are also seen with the pseudo MP5A3s. |
| − | + | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Heckler & Koch HK94A3 converted to a resemble an MP5A3, with a chopped barrel and converted to auto, with a third firing position added to the lower receiver- 9x19mm]] | |
| − | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Heckler & Koch HK94A3 converted to a resemble an MP5A3, with a chopped barrel and converted to auto, with a third firing position added to the lower receiver | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-405633.jpg|thumb|600px|none|DGSE Agent Jean-Claude ([[Philippe Bergeron]]) armed with an [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] chopped and converted to resemble an [[MP5A3]] and fitted with a Surefire flashlight grip.]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-405633.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-406383.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Jean-Claude with his HK94A3. Note that there is a continuity error here: his weapon no longer has the SureFire foregrip.]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-406383.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-407598.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Philippe Roche ([[Jean Reno]]) points his HK94A3 at Animal ([[Hank Azaria]]).]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-407598.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[File:Godzilla98 72.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Philippe Roche ([[Jean Reno]]) fires his HK94A3.]] |
| − | [[File:Godzilla98 72.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-394601.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US soldiers fire upon Godzilla during the second big confrontation with the monster. The soldiers are armed with [[M4A1]] carbines, [[SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper]] shotguns, and at least one [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] chopped and converted to resemble an [[MP5A3]] (on the lower right).]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-394601.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-395055.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The soldier in the center fires his HK94A3.]] |
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== M16A2 == | == M16A2 == | ||
| + | The [[M16A2]] is used by US Army personnel throughout the movie. During the scene in the French DGSE warehouse, several agents are seen unloading crates full of M16A2s and laying them on tables. | ||
| + | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98 03.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In Panama, a U.S. soldier holds an [[M16A2]] as Dr. Tatapolous arrives.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-396080.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Soldiers aiming their M16A2s at Godzilla.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98 09.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Soldiers fire their rifles at Godzilla.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-397055.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Weapons lined up at the abandoned warehouse commandeered by DGSE; visible are many [[M16A2s]], plus some disassembled RPG-7 rockets (missing their second half which is screwed on when prepping for loading).]] | ||
| − | + | ==M16A1 (fitted with M16A2 hand guards)== | |
| − | + | Some of the M16s seen in the movie are actually [[M16A1]]s fitted with [[M16A2]] hand guards, likely due to a shortage of genuine M16A2s on-set. | |
| − | + | [[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | |
| − | [[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-395302.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Soldiers firing their M16s at Godzilla. As evidenced by the rear sights, these are actually M16A1s with A2-style hand guards (though the M16A1 on the right seems to be fitted with a larger windage adjustment knob in order to more closely simulate the appearance of an M16A2).]] |
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| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-395302.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Soldiers firing their | ||
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== M4A1 == | == M4A1 == | ||
| − | + | During the US Army's confrontations with Godzilla, several soldiers are seen firing [[M4A1]] carbines, which have had their carry handles removed and replaced with C-More (CTAC) sights, and have something attached directly above the barrel. These are the exact same M4s used in ''[[Air Force One]]'' (which had the same armorer as this movie - Harry Lu). | |
| − | During the | + | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 - 5.56x45mm]] |
| − | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 - 5. | + | [[File:Godzilla98 07.jpg|thumb|600px|none|At the scene of the first trap, several U.S. soldiers open fire upon Godzilla. The soldiers are armed with (from left to right), [[DefTech 37mm launcher]]s, [[M4A1]] carbines, and at least one [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]. The soldier in the back right, nearest to the tank, is firing an [[AT4]].]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-394601.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US soldiers fire upon Godzilla during the second big confrontation with the monster. The soldiers are armed with [[M4A1]] carbines, [[SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper]] shotguns, and at least one [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] chopped and converted to resemble an [[MP5A3]] (on the lower right).]] |
==AK-47== | ==AK-47== | ||
| − | + | [[AK-47]]s are carried by Ukrainian soldiers when they arrive in the Chernobyl exclusion zone via helicopter. From these scenes, it appears the Ukrainian soldiers are armed with the original, milled-receiver AK-47s and not the more modern [[AKM]] and [[AK-74]] rifles the real-life Ukrainian Army is armed with. Note that they inaccurately exit a 1950s era Piasecki H-21 Shawnee tandem rotor helicopter of US origin. | |
| − | AK-47 | + | [[Image:Ak_54.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Milled Receiver AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Ak_54.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:Godzilla98 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AK-47s in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers at the Chernobyl exclusion zone.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
| − | ==SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper | + | ==SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper== |
| − | When Godzilla charges a | + | When Godzilla charges a US Army roadblock, some of the soldiers are shown firing at him with, oddly, [[SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper]] shotguns, a weapon that has never been used by any branch of the US military. |
| − | [[Image:StreetSweeper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper - 12 | + | [[Image:StreetSweeper.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper - 12 gauge]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-394601.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-394601.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US soldiers fire upon Godzilla during the second big confrontation with the monster. The soldiers are armed with [[M4A1]] carbines, [[SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper]] shotguns, and at least one [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] chopped and converted to resemble an [[MP5A3]] (on the lower right).]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-395055.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-395055.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The soldier in the center has an [[HK94A3]], while the one on the right fires a [[SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper]].]] |
==Franchi SPAS-15== | ==Franchi SPAS-15== | ||
| − | When the military has set its first trap and is waiting for Godzilla to show up, at least one soldier can be seen wielding a [[ | + | When the military has set its first trap and is waiting for Godzilla to show up, at least one soldier can be seen wielding a [[Franchi SPAS-15]], yet another weapon which is not used by the US military. |
| − | [[Image:Franchi_spas15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Franchi SPAS 15 - 12 | + | [[Image:Franchi_spas15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Franchi SPAS-15 - 12 gauge]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-206482.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The soldier on the | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-206482.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The soldier on the left is holding a [[Franchi SPAS-15]].]] |
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==M60== | ==M60== | ||
| − | The [[M60 machine gun]] appears | + | The [[M60 machine gun]] appears on US Army Humvees. |
| − | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-209287.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The M60 seen on the left.]] | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-209287.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The M60 seen on the left. In this scene, the M60 appears to be a rubber replica normally used in stunt work (as evidenced by the fact that the flash hider is filled-in).]] |
[[File:Godzilla98 74.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Humvee fitted with an [[M60 machine gun]].]] | [[File:Godzilla98 74.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Humvee fitted with an [[M60 machine gun]].]] | ||
==M60E3== | ==M60E3== | ||
| − | [[Image:USOM60E3.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[M60E3]] machine guns also are mounted on Humvees. |
| + | [[Image:USOM60E3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60E3 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98_18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|[[M60E3]] machine guns also are mounted on Humvees.]] | ||
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| + | ==Heckler & Koch HK21/23 (?)== | ||
| + | During the military's second attempt to lure Godzilla into the open and take him down, one of the soldiers accompanying Sgt. O'Neil is carrying some type of belt-fed machine gun that has no ammunition box or belt. Judging by the weapon's appearance and the fact that it has a forward grip and folded bipod, it appears to be either a [[Heckler & Koch HK21]] or [[Heckler & Koch HK23|HK23]], though this is not certain. | ||
| + | [[Image:HK21MachineGun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch HK21 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO. This version does not have the vertical grip seen on the HK21 that appears in the movie.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98 31.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A soldier follows O'Neil on the right, armed with what appears to be an HK21 or HK23.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98 30.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another shot, showing clearly the H&K-style front sight and barrel.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-209287.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The soldier with the possible HK21/23 can be seen to the right of Sgt. O'Neil, and just left of the soldier with the M60. Note that the weapon seems to be a belt-fed machine gun with a bipod, but there is no ammunition belt or box installed.]] | ||
| + | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
| + | [[Browning M2HB]]s are seen mounted on US Army armored vehicles. | ||
| + | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98_50.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M2 seen on the right.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Godzilla98_19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning M2 seen on the left.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Apache Machine Guns== |
| − | + | AH-64 Apache gunships are seen opening fire with what appear to be dual pylon-mounted machine guns instead of the [[M230 Chain Gun|30mm chain gun]]. | |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Godzilla98_24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the machine guns on the Apache.]] |
| + | [[File:Godzilla98_27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While the Apache's chain gun is seen, only the fake side machine guns are shown firing.]] | ||
| − | = | + | =Launchers= |
==DefTech 37mm launcher== | ==DefTech 37mm launcher== | ||
| − | + | Some of the US soldiers are shown using [[DefTech 37mm launcher]]s, including Sergeant O'Neil ([[Doug Savant]]). Some are also seen on a table in the DGSE warehouse where weapons are being unpacked. As in most Hollywood movies, the DefTech (and similar 37mm launchers) is inaccurately depicted as a weapon capable of firing HE grenades, whereas in real life it can only fire less-than-lethal ordnance. | |
| − | Some of the | + | [[Image:Federallabs37.jpg|thumb|none|450x|DefTech Launcher - 37mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Federallabs37.jpg|thumb|none| | ||
[[Image:Vlcsnap-395553.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sergeant O'Neil aims a DefTech 37mm launcher at Godzilla.]] | [[Image:Vlcsnap-395553.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Sergeant O'Neil aims a DefTech 37mm launcher at Godzilla.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-396561.jpg|thumb|600px|none|O'Neil fires his DefTech 37mm at Godzilla, while the soldiers around him let loose with their [[ | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-396561.jpg|thumb|600px|none|O'Neil fires his DefTech 37mm at Godzilla, while the soldiers around him let loose with their [[M16A2s]].]] |
==M136 AT4== | ==M136 AT4== | ||
| − | Some of the | + | Some of the US soldiers in the film fire at Godzilla with [[M136 AT4]] rocket launchers. More are also visible in the DGSE warehouse where the weapons are being unpacked. |
| − | [[Image:At4_m136.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher | + | [[Image:At4_m136.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher fitted with AN/PVS-4 night-vision scope - 84mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-209287.jpg|thumb|600px|none| | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-209287.jpg|thumb|600px|none|US soldiers prepare to fight Godzilla; the soldier on the far right is armed with an [[M136 AT4]].]] |
| − | [[Image:Vlcsnap-397055.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Weapons lined up at the abandoned warehouse commandeered by DGSE; visible are many [[ | + | [[Image:Vlcsnap-397055.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Weapons lined up at the abandoned warehouse commandeered by DGSE; visible are many [[M16A2s]], plus some [[RPG-7]] rocket warheads.]] |
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| + | == M203 Grenade Launcher == | ||
| + | One soldier is seen carrying an [[M16A2]] rifle fitted with an [[M203 grenade launcher]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A2 with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm/40x46mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Godzilla98 20.jpg|thumb|600px|none|On the right, a soldier is seen carrying an M16A2 rifle fitted with an [[M203 grenade launcher]].]] | ||
| + | {{Godzilla}} | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:Disaster]] | [[Category:Disaster]] | ||
[[Category:Roland Emmerich]] | [[Category:Roland Emmerich]] | ||
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Godzilla is the 1998 American "reimagining" of the legendary radioactive "kaiju" first featured in the original 1954 Japanese science fiction film. Directed by Roland Emmerich, the film was lambasted by critics and by fans of the Toho-produced series. This particular version of the creature (referred to as "Zilla" in later media) would be lampooned in the subsequent Japanese-made 2004 Godzilla film Godzilla: Final Wars. A new US feature film adaptation directed by Gareth Edwards was released in 2014.
The following weapons were used in the film Godzilla (1998):
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (mocked-up as MP5A3)
The French DGSE agents, including Agent Philippe Roche (Jean Reno), bring Heckler & Koch HK94A3 carbines, converted to resemble Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns, when they infiltrate Godzilla's nest in Madison Square Garden (one of which has a Surefire flashlight grip). Some of the US soldiers in the movie are also seen with the pseudo MP5A3s.
DGSE Agent Jean-Claude (Philippe Bergeron) armed with an Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 and fitted with a Surefire flashlight grip.
Philippe Roche (Jean Reno) fires his HK94A3.
US soldiers fire upon Godzilla during the second big confrontation with the monster. The soldiers are armed with M4A1 carbines, SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper shotguns, and at least one Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 (on the lower right).
Rifles
M16A2
The M16A2 is used by US Army personnel throughout the movie. During the scene in the French DGSE warehouse, several agents are seen unloading crates full of M16A2s and laying them on tables.
In Panama, a U.S. soldier holds an M16A2 as Dr. Tatapolous arrives.
Weapons lined up at the abandoned warehouse commandeered by DGSE; visible are many M16A2s, plus some disassembled RPG-7 rockets (missing their second half which is screwed on when prepping for loading).
M16A1 (fitted with M16A2 hand guards)
Some of the M16s seen in the movie are actually M16A1s fitted with M16A2 hand guards, likely due to a shortage of genuine M16A2s on-set.
M4A1
During the US Army's confrontations with Godzilla, several soldiers are seen firing M4A1 carbines, which have had their carry handles removed and replaced with C-More (CTAC) sights, and have something attached directly above the barrel. These are the exact same M4s used in Air Force One (which had the same armorer as this movie - Harry Lu).
At the scene of the first trap, several U.S. soldiers open fire upon Godzilla. The soldiers are armed with (from left to right), DefTech 37mm launchers, M4A1 carbines, and at least one Heckler & Koch MP5A3. The soldier in the back right, nearest to the tank, is firing an AT4.
US soldiers fire upon Godzilla during the second big confrontation with the monster. The soldiers are armed with M4A1 carbines, SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper shotguns, and at least one Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 (on the lower right).
AK-47
AK-47s are carried by Ukrainian soldiers when they arrive in the Chernobyl exclusion zone via helicopter. From these scenes, it appears the Ukrainian soldiers are armed with the original, milled-receiver AK-47s and not the more modern AKM and AK-74 rifles the real-life Ukrainian Army is armed with. Note that they inaccurately exit a 1950s era Piasecki H-21 Shawnee tandem rotor helicopter of US origin.
Shotguns
SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper
When Godzilla charges a US Army roadblock, some of the soldiers are shown firing at him with, oddly, SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper shotguns, a weapon that has never been used by any branch of the US military.
US soldiers fire upon Godzilla during the second big confrontation with the monster. The soldiers are armed with M4A1 carbines, SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper shotguns, and at least one Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3 (on the lower right).
The soldier in the center has an HK94A3, while the one on the right fires a SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper.
Franchi SPAS-15
When the military has set its first trap and is waiting for Godzilla to show up, at least one soldier can be seen wielding a Franchi SPAS-15, yet another weapon which is not used by the US military.
The soldier on the left is holding a Franchi SPAS-15.
Machine Guns
M60
The M60 machine gun appears on US Army Humvees.
A Humvee fitted with an M60 machine gun.
M60E3
M60E3 machine guns also are mounted on Humvees.
M60E3 machine guns also are mounted on Humvees.
Heckler & Koch HK21/23 (?)
During the military's second attempt to lure Godzilla into the open and take him down, one of the soldiers accompanying Sgt. O'Neil is carrying some type of belt-fed machine gun that has no ammunition box or belt. Judging by the weapon's appearance and the fact that it has a forward grip and folded bipod, it appears to be either a Heckler & Koch HK21 or HK23, though this is not certain.
Browning M2HB
Browning M2HBs are seen mounted on US Army armored vehicles.
Apache Machine Guns
AH-64 Apache gunships are seen opening fire with what appear to be dual pylon-mounted machine guns instead of the 30mm chain gun.
Launchers
DefTech 37mm launcher
Some of the US soldiers are shown using DefTech 37mm launchers, including Sergeant O'Neil (Doug Savant). Some are also seen on a table in the DGSE warehouse where weapons are being unpacked. As in most Hollywood movies, the DefTech (and similar 37mm launchers) is inaccurately depicted as a weapon capable of firing HE grenades, whereas in real life it can only fire less-than-lethal ordnance.
O'Neil fires his DefTech 37mm at Godzilla, while the soldiers around him let loose with their M16A2s.
M136 AT4
Some of the US soldiers in the film fire at Godzilla with M136 AT4 rocket launchers. More are also visible in the DGSE warehouse where the weapons are being unpacked.
US soldiers prepare to fight Godzilla; the soldier on the far right is armed with an M136 AT4.
M203 Grenade Launcher
One soldier is seen carrying an M16A2 rifle fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.
On the right, a soldier is seen carrying an M16A2 rifle fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.