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An airplane is a heavier-than-air craft whose lift is generated by airflow over the wings creating a strong pressure difference. In video games, airplanes are used for travel and as a type of weaponry.
Many games have ammo. In some, you can design your own. Ammo is put in a weapon and fired as a projectile.
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 Bazooka is a standard rocket launcher, it is commonly used in many games.
An object that allows obstacles, such as rivers or gorges, to be crossed. Bridges can be made of a variety of materials like wood or steel.
A structure that is primarily meant to be occupied by inhabitants.
Invented by Alfred Nobel in 1866, dynamite has exploded onto the video game scene with devastating effect.
So powerful, so deadly and yet small enough to fit in your hand. The frag grenade is in almost all shooter and action games.
A garment made for covering the hand.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
A transport vehicle with wheels in the front for steering and treads on the back. This allows for a combination of the off-road abilities of a tank and the handling of a car.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
The main infantry rifle of the German Wehrmacht forces during the second World War.
The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic, .30 caliber rifle issued to infantrymen during World War II.
Found in WWII themed games, the BAR usually gives the Allied player or side some much-needed mobile, automatic firepower.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
An award for skill and merit in the face of adversity.
Developed during World War II by and for Nazi Germany, the MG42 is most prominently known for its rate of fire, averaging approximately 1200 rounds per minute. In most games that feature it, the MG42 is the undisputed king of support weapons.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
German submachine gun frequently used during WWII.
The Opel Blitz was the main truck used by Nazi Germany in World War 2.
The Luger P1908 was an early semi-automatic pistol employed by the German Empire and later by Nazi Germany during both World Wars.
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.
Any firearm meant to be held with two hands, a rifle is a video game object that appears in many combat related video games.
The ultimate weapon attachment that uses telescope optics to enlarge distant targets thus increasing your accuracy.
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.
The weapon of choice for accuracy at long distances. The sniper rifle's slow rate of fire makes it ineffective for close range combat, but its high calibre round ensures that it inflicts maximum damage against the target.
The world's first assault rifle, it's a staple for mid-range killing on the German side in WWII-themed games.
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