Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla

Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)

Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla is the 26th entry in the Toho produced Godzilla film series and 4th in the Millennium era. In this fim a colossus Godzilla-like cyborg Mechagodzilla or Kiryu ("Machine Dragon") is created to battle Godzilla.

The following weapons were used in the film Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla:

Minebea M-9 Submachine Gun

In one scene JSDF personnel carry Minebea M-9 SMGs.

Minebea M-9 (Current Model) - 9x19mm

Howa Type 64 Rifle

Most JSDF personnel are armed with Howa Type 64 rifles.

Howa Type 64 - 7.62x51mm

Two soldiers at the left carry Type 64 rifles.

A soldier carries Type 64 rifle.

A close view of Type 64 rifle.

Sumitomo Minimi

A Sumitomo Minimi machine gun is mounted on a Komatsu LAV.

Sumitomo Minimi on bipod - 5.56x45mm

A Minimi on pivot mounting is marked with a red arrow.

Browning M2HB Machine Gun

Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on various armored vehicles.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

M2HB is mounted on Type 82 CCV.

M2HB is mounted on Type 90 MBT.

M2HB on Type 90 MBTs.

M2HB on Type 82 CCV is seen at the right.

Phalanx CIWS

General Dynamics / Raytheon Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems with 20-mm M61 Vulcan six-barrel guns are mounted on JMSDF destroyers.

GE M61 Vulcan in a Phalanx mounting - 20x102mm

A Phalanx is seen on a destroyer in the opening scene.

Two Phalanx are seen on the destroyer JS Hatsuyuki (DD-122).

35-mm Oerlikon KDE Automatic Cannon

35-mm Oerlikon KDE automatic cannons are mounted on Type 89 IFVs.

Oerlikon KDE - 35x228 mm

A KDE gun on Type 89 IFV is seen at the background.