Godzilla (1998)

Godzilla (1998) Promotional Poster Country United States Directed by Roland Emmerich Release Date 1998 Language English Studio Centropolis Entertainment Fried Films Independent Pictures Distributor TriStar Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Dr. Niko "Nick" Tatopoulos Matthew Broderick Audrey Timmonds Maria Pitillo Philippe Roaché Jean Reno Victor "Animal" Palotti Hank Azaria

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, which would come to be known 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.

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

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.

Jean-Claude with his HK94A3. Note that there is a continuity error here: his weapon no longer has the SureFire foregrip.

Philippe Roche (Jean Reno) points his HK94A3 at Animal (Hank Azaria).

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).

The soldier in the center fires his HK94A3.

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.

M16A2 - 5.56x45mm

In Panama, a U.S. soldier holds an M16A2 as Dr. Tatapolous arrives.

Soldiers aiming their M16A2s at Godzilla.

Soldiers fire their rifles 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).

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.

M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm

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 left seems to be fitted with a larger windage adjustment knob in order to more closely simulate the appearance of an M16A2).

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 CRDC On Duty laser sights 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).

M4A1 - 5.56x45mm

A CRDC On Duty I laser sight.

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.

Milled Receiver AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

AK-47s in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers at the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

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.

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper - 12 gauge

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.

Franchi SPAS-15 - 12 gauge

The soldier on the left is holding a Franchi SPAS-15.

Machine Guns

M60

The M60 machine gun appears on US Army Humvees.

M60 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

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).

A Humvee fitted with an M60 machine gun.

M60E3

M60E3 machine guns also are mounted on Humvees.

M60E3 7.62x51mm NATO

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.

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.

A soldier follows O'Neil on the right, armed with what appears to be an HK21 or HK23.

Another shot, showing clearly the H&K-style front sight and barrel.

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 M2HBs are seen mounted on US Army armored vehicles.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

The M2 seen on the right.

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 30mm chain gun.

Firing the machine guns on the Apache.

While the Apache's chain gun is seen, only the fake side machine guns are shown firing.

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.

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 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.

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher fitted with AN/PVS-4 night-vision scope - 84mm

US 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 warheads.

Cobray CM203 Flare Launcher

One soldier is seen carrying an M16A2 rifle fitted with an Cobray CM203 standing in for the M203.

Late model Cobray CM203 37mm Flare launcher underslung on an AR-15 (A1 style receiver) with an early SP1 three-prong flash hider. Visible is the cocking lever on the side. Later models increased the size of the mounting block so that the launcher hung lower, farther away from the rifle barrel.

On the right, a soldier is seen carrying an M16A2 rifle fitted with a CM203.

Weapons lined up at the abandoned warehouse commandeered by DGSE; in the upper left corner is a CM203 attached to an M16, identifiable by its cocking handle.