Special Ops: Lioness

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Special Ops: Lioness Poster Country United States Language English Channel Paramount+ Creator Taylor Sheridan Genre Drama Broadcast 2023- No. of Seasons 1 No. of Episodes 10 Main Cast Character Actor Joe Zoe Saldana Cruz Manuelos Laysla De Oliveira

Special Ops Lionness is a Paramount+ original streaming series starring Zoe Saldana as Joe, an covert operative who recruits Cruz (Laysla De Oliveira), a young woman and US Marine Raider, into a secret CIA program codenamed "Lionness", in order to take down a terrorist organization from the inside. The series' cast includes Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman. The series, which premiered on the streaming service Paramount+ in July of 2023, was created by Taylor Sheridan and several episodes were directed by John Hillcoat.

The following weapons were used in the television series Special Ops: Lioness:

Pistols

SIG-Sauer P365X

Joe (Zoe Saldana) is seen retrieving a SIG-Sauer P365X pistol fitted with a reflex sight in "The Beating" (S1E02).

SIG-Sauer P365X - 9x19mm Parabellum

Joe loads the P365X in "The Beating" (S1E02).

Taser Pulse+

Two Cups uses a Taser Pulse+ pistol during "The Beating" (S1E02).

Taser Pulse+ pistol

Two Cups uses a Taser Pulse+ pistol while inside the Charlie Mike bar in "The Beating" (S1E02).

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Assault Rifles

AKS-74U

AKS-74U rifles are seen unloaded and mounted on the wall in an ISIS hideout in Kobane, Syria in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

Some AKS-74U rifles seen unloaded and mounted on the wall in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

Knight's Armament SR-16 CQB

"Two Cups" (James Jordan) uses a Knight's Armament SR-16 CQB with an EOTech EXPS2 sight, G43 magnifier, and an LA-23/PEQ Squad Aiming Laser. The rifle is also carried by Tucker (LaMonica Garrett).

Knight's Armament SR-16 CQB - 5.56x45mm

Tucker (LaMonica Garrett) uses an SR-16 CQB in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS

Intro credits show Joe (Zoe Saldana) holding a SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS. One fitted with an EOTech EXPS2, LA-23/PEQ Squad Aiming Laser, tac light, and suppressor is seen in a weapons case.

SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS SBR with 11.5" barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO

The VIRTUS on the right.

SIG-Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT

Joe (Zoe Saldana) is seen holding a suppressed SIG-Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT in promotional images.

SIG-Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT with 11.5" barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO

Type 56-1

ISIS fighters use Type 56-1 rifles in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm

ISIS fighters use Type 56-1 rifles in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

ISIS fighters capture an undercover Lioness operator in Syria.

Sniper Rifles

Heckler & Koch G28

Bobby (Jill Wagner) is seen using a suppressed Heckler & Koch G28 rifle with a SIG-Sauer TANGO6 low-powered variable optic in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01), being used as her primary weapon.

Heckler & Koch G28 E2 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Closeup shot of the SIG-Sauer TANGO6 low-powered variable optic that is used by Bobby (Jill Wagner) in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

In "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01), Bobby (Jill Wagner) opens fire with her suppressed Heckler & Koch G28 rifle with a SIG-Sauer TANGO6 low-powered variable optic at incoming ISIS fighters in Kobane, Syria.

In "The Beating" (S1E02), Bobby (Jill Wagner) conducts maintenance on her G28.

Machine Guns

Browning M2HB

Tucker (LaMonica Garrett) uses a Humvee-mounted Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun to fend off an ISIS attack in "Sacrificial Soldiers".

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

Tucker (LaMonica Garrett) uses a Humvee-mounted Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun to fend off an ISIS attack in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

FN M240B

CIA SOG operatives use a FN M240B Machine Gun while battling ISIS fighters in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO

CIA SOG operatives use the FN M240B Machine Gun while battling ISIS fighters in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

FN M249

CIA SOG operatives use an M249 while battling ISIS fighters in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

M249 with folding carry handle, heat shield, improved handguard, plastic stock, and 200-round drum - 5.56x45mm.

CIA SOG operatives in the background use the M249 while battling ISIS fighters in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

PKM Machine Gun

ISIS fighters are seen using PKM Machine Guns in Syria during "Sacrificial Soldiers".

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

ISIS fighters open fire in "Sacrificial Soldiers".

Grenades

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Other

Milkor MGL

A Milkor MGL is used to fire smoke grenades in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01). Based on the shorter barrel and barrel interior, this launcher is likely an airsoft replica.

Milkor MGL Mk 1S in desert tan finish fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm

ICS-190 GLM, an Airsoft replica of the above for comparison.

A Milkor MGL is used to fire smoke grenades in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01). Based on the shorter barrel and barrel interior, this launcher is likely an airsoft replica.

General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger

The USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack fighter jet is seen firing its General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger cannon at the ISIS onslaught in Kobane in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger - 30x173mm

The USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack fighter jet is seen firing its General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger cannon at the ISIS onslaught in "Sacrificial Soldiers" (S1E01).

Air Guns

Several airsoft rifles are used by the team during training exercises in "The Beating" (S1E02).

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