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As prolific in video games as it is in real life, this iconic Russian workhorse is a mainstay of virtual firepower.
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.
This term can refer to both a visible shot onscreen in a shooter, or a round that has been fired from or currently loaded into a weapon.
An explosive is any weapon or device designed to cause an explosion, whether it be a frag grenade, TNT, or a nuclear bomb.
The Stinger is a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). It is a shoulder-launched weapon that uses passive infrared seeking allowing infantry units to act as effective anti-air units.
A hand grenade designed to blind and deafen opponents briefly.
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.
As the "C11".
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.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
This fearsome Russian attack helicopter has featured in many games, an annoyance in flight sims and action games your best tactic would be to shoot them down fast.
Night Vision Goggles are used by armed forces and other military personnel to allow the user to see clearly in dark or even pitch-black areas.
A nuclear bomb is a device made up of fissionable materials (ie Uranium) and standard explosives. It creates a nuclear chain reaction, which release large amounts of radiation and a shockwave.
A fully automatic shotgun that fires 12 gauge shells at 240 RPM.
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.
Suppressors deafen the sound of a gunshot. Can be attached to most weapons.
Mask used originally for skiing, it also can be used more commonly to cover ones identity without slowing one down
A small Czechoslovakian submachine gun mainly used for personal defense, with a built in folding stock.
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 submachine gun developed by Italian gun designers Roberto Teppa & Claudio Gritti. It is one of few weapons that utilize casket magazines.
A burst of electricity is sent via two wires into an attackers body, instantly disabling. Although designed as a non-lethal weapon, some villains found it to be little less non-lethal than expected!
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.
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