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The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the Warthog, is the premier United States Air Force ground attack aircraft.
A refinement of the AK-47, The AK-74 was released in 1974. It uses smaller 5.45mm rounds instead of the 7.62mm rounds that the AK-47 uses.
An emplacement gun used to shoot down enemy aircraft.
The APC lends protection from small-arms fire to infantry units in transit. An element of 20th and 21st century warfare, it is often depicted in futuristic settings.
Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
A barrel is a hollow cylindrical container, traditionally made of wood staves and bound with iron hoops. In video games, it is used in many ways to fill up a level or even be used in one. They also may explode. Use caution when around barrels.
Garments worn by Military or Para-Military organizations for combat related situations. These garments range from the Marines heavy duty Camouflaged battle dress they use in the Middle East to the SWAT uniforms our police departments use such as the DEA or U.S. Marshalls.
The M9 pistol is the current service pistol for the United States military. It is also known as the Beretta M92F.
A flame breathing tool used for things such as soldering and brazing.
A fuel burning tool used for metal working.
A Russian APC that is currently used.
A dropship usually refers to a ship that ferries troops, heavy armor, and supplies from carriers in orbit to a planet's surface. Sometimes it refers to any futuristic in-atmosphere transport that is not a helicopter or airplane.
One of the primary fighter jets used by the United States Military during the Cold War and Vietnam.
A lightweight semi-automatic 9mm handgun.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or "Humvee") is a lightly-armored military motor vehicle, primarily used as the workhorse of the United States Armed Forces.
A Kukri is a blade used as both a tool and a weapon. The way it's designed helps it fall on it's target faster.
One of the last generations of main battle tanks the Leopard 2 is one of the most successful and widely used tanks. The tank has been widely used by most NATO member states as their main battle tank.
Named after General Creighton Abrams, the M1 Abrams is the latest generation main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps. Heavily armed, highly mobile, and equipped with impenetrable armor, the M1 Abrams is the crown of modern ground warfare.
A IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) that is used to transport troops into hostile territory as well as to engage light armored targets and infantry .
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
Last resort when falling from the sky. Allows the user to glide to safety with ease.
A pistol is a very basic hand-held side arm, usually used in case of low ammo or tricky situations. They have appeared in many types of games.
A red dot sight (also referred to as a scope) is a sight placed on firearms. The aiming reticule is represented as an illuminated red dot in the middle of the sight.
Seen in nearly all the Battlefield games in some way or another, the repair tool is used by the Engineer class to restore health to friendly vehicles.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
Mask used originally for skiing, it also can be used more commonly to cover ones identity without slowing one down
A shoulder-launched rocket weapon, its design is based on the Israeli B-300. It's main function of being a portable anti-armor rocket launcher.
Italian made semi-automatic and pump-action shotgun with a fold-out or fixed stock.
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