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The AH-64 is an Attack Helicopter specializing in the destruction of enemy vehicles and infantry. It appears in a number of games.
Colt Python is a .357 Magnum calibre revolver produced between 1955 and 1996. It has now been replaced by the .44 Colt Anaconda.
Rifle-like thrower of bolts/arrows. Not to be confused with a bowcaster.
Crowbars are commonly used to open nailed wooden boxes. They are also, however, excellent weapons. Epitomised in the phrase: "Aliens have invaded the Earth. Here's a goddamn crowbar."
Originally, the Desert Eagle was designed to be a revolver, but later it evolved into a magazine-loaded semi-automatic pistol.
An explosive is any weapon or device designed to cause an explosion, whether it be a frag grenade, TNT, or a nuclear bomb.
The First Aid Kit works exactly like bandages, except they restore health quicker
A Gatling gun is a machine gun that uses multiple rotating barrels to rapidly fire bullets. Commonly mounted on vehicles or gunships, some larger characters may carry a hand held version.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
A knife is a commonly seen object in video games. Usually used for close quarters combat, or as a cutting tool.
A fully automatic rifle firing intermediate cartridges.
The M249 SAW is the US Military's primary man-portable light machine gun.
Magnum is a term for a pistol or rifle cartridge packed with extra gunpowder to make it significantly more powerful than a standard round. Guns which have been designed to fire this ammunition often share the Magnum label.
A 9mm submachine gun made by Heckler & Koch, used by many special forces units around the world.
Large VTOL craft used to move troops and cargo
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 weapon that launches rockets.
A satchel charge is an explosive pack used by militaries in the war, this "bag" contains powerful explosives to destroy and demolish heavy enemy targets.
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.
A firearm capable of firing pistol ammunition automatically. Favored for shorter distances, or dealing death indoors.
Sometimes called a Gauss Gun, the Tau Cannon is a weapon that fires Tau Particles at extremely high velocities.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
A very commonly found, rapid-fire weapon.
A handy melee weapon that doubles as a tool for repairing things. This weapon has played a key role when it comes to smashing things for many protagonists.
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