Godzilla (1998)

Godzilla (1998)

Godzilla is the 1998 big budget "reimagining" of the legendary radioactive monster first featured in the original 1954 Japanese science fiction film. Directed by Roland Emmerich, the film was lambasted by critics, especially by fans of the original. This particular version of the creature would be lampooned in a subsequent Japanese-made Godzilla film.

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 Philip Roche (Jean Reno), bring Heckler & Koch HK94A3 carbines, converted to 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 U.S. soldiers in the movie are also seen with MP5A3s.

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.

A French DGSE agent armed with an MP5A3 with Surefire grip.

The same DGSE agent with an MP5A3, this time without the SureFire foregrip.

Philip Roche (Jean Reno) points his MP5A3 at Animal (Hank Azaria).

Philip Roche (Jean Reno) fires his MP5A3.

At least one Heckler & Koch MP5A3 (on the lower right).

The soldier in the center has an MP5A3.

Rifles

M16A2

The M16A2 is used by U.S. Army personnel throughout the movie to shoot at Godzilla (it is also possible that some of them might actually be M16A1s with M16A2 handguards, which is common in action movies from the 1990s). During the scene in the French DGSE warehouse, several agents are seen unloading crates full of these weapons and lying them on tables.

M16A2 - 5.56mm

M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm. Putting the distinctive A2 handguards on the older rifle was a method used by Movie/TV armorers to simulate A2 rifles when M16A1s were the only ones available.

Soldiers aiming their M16A2s at Godzilla.

Soldiers firing their M16A2s at Godzilla.

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).

M4A1

During the second scene in which Godzilla confronts the U.S. Army, several soldiers are seen firing M4A1 carbines at Godzilla, 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).

M4A1 - 5.56mm

U.S. soldiers fire upon Godzilla. The soldiers are armed with M4A1 carbines, Street Sweeper shotguns, and at least one Heckler & Koch MP5A3 (on the lower right).

AK-47

AK-47 rifles can be seen in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers when they arrived 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 1950's era Boeing Shawnee tandem rotor helicopter of US Origin.

Milled Receiver AK-47 design - 7.62x39mm.

Shotguns

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper shotgun

When Godzilla charges a U.S. Army roadblock, some of the soldiers are shown firing at him with, oddly, Street Sweeper shotguns, a weapon that has never been used by any branch of the U.S. military.

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper - 12 Gauge

U.S. soldiers fire upon Godzilla. The soldiers are armed with M4A1 carbines, Street Sweeper shotguns, and at least one Heckler & Koch MP5A3 (on the lower right).

The soldier in the center has an MP5A3, while the one on the right is firing a 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 combat shotgun, yet another weapon which is not used by the U.S. military.

Franchi SPAS 15 - 12 Gauge

The soldier on the far left is holding a SPAS 15.

Machine Guns

M60

The M60 machine gun appears in the film mounted on Humvees firing at Godzilla.

M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

The M60 seen on the left.

A Humvee fitted with an M60 machine gun.

M60E3

M60E3 machine guns also are mounted on Humvees.

M60E3 7.62x51mm NATO

Browning M2

Browning M2HB machine guns are seen mounted on US Army armored vehicles.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

Other

DefTech 37mm launcher

Some of the U.S. 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.

DefTech Launcher - 37mm

Sergeant O'Neil aims a DefTech 37mm launcher at Godzilla.

O'Neil fires his DefTech 37mm at Godzilla, while the soldiers around him let loose with their M16A2s.

M136 AT4

Some of the U.S. 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.

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher 84mm fitted with a night-vision scope.

U.S. soldiers prepare to fight Godzilla; the soldier on the far right is armed with an M136 (AT4).

Weapons lined up at the abandoned warehouse commandeered by DGSE; visible are many M16A2s, plus some RPG-7 rocket heads.

M203 Grenade Launcher

One soldier is seen carrying an M16A1 rifle fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.

M16A1 5.56x45mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm

On the right, a soldier is seen carrying an M16A1 rifle fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.