Weapons of War (M-Z)

Weapons of War (M-Z)


M/46

The M/46 is the Browning High Power Pistol manufactured in Denmark.

M1

The m1 is a US gas operated carbine. It takes a .30" straight pistol type round from a 15/30-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 585 m/s and has fixed sights set at 275m.

M102

The m102 is an American 105mm calibre light-howitzer. It has a range of 11,500m with standard ammunition and 15,100m with rap ammunition.

M109

The m109 is a series of American self-propelled howitzers. They have a top speed of 35mph.

M109a2

The m109a2 is one of the m109 series. It is armed with a 155mm howitzer and browning 0.5" calibre anti-aircraft machine gun.

M109a3

The m109a3 is one of the m109 series. It is armed with a m185 howitzer and a browning 0.5" calibre anti-aircraft machine gun.

M109a6

The m109a6 is one of the m109 series. It is armed with a m284 howitzer and a browning 0.5" calibre anti-aircraft machine gun.

M110

The m110 is a series of American self-propelled howitzers. They first entered service in 1963. They are armed with a 8" howitzer and have a top speed of 34mph.

M110a1

see "m110"

M110a2

see "m110"

M113

The m113 is a series of American apcs. They are lightly armed with a browning 0.5" calibre machine gun. They have a top speed of 40mph.

M114

The m114 is an American 155mm calibre howitzer series first used during the second world war. The m114a2 model has a range of 19,300m.

M114a2

see "m114"

M119

The m119 is the American designation for the l119.

M14

The m14 is a US automatic rifle developed in the 1950s to replace the garand. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 20-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 853 m/s and is sighted to 915m with a cyclic rate of 750 rpm.

M16

The m16 (armalite ar-15) is a US automatic rifle. It takes a .233" round from a 30-round magazine. It has a muzzle velocity of 991 m/s and is sighted to 458m. It has a cyclic rate of 800 rpm.

M163

The m163 (vulcan) is an American air defence system. It is mounted on a m113 tracked chassis and consists of a 20mm cannon and radar detection equipment. The cannon has a range of 1750 yards.

M1911A1

The M1911A1 was a .45 inch calibre automatic pistol designed by Browning in 1911 and manufactured by Colt. It had a semi-automatic recoil action and took a 7-round magazine.

M1935A

The M1935A was the standard pistol of the French army during the second World War. It was a 7.65 mm calibre semi-automatic pistol with a recoil-operation. It took an 8-round magazine.

M198

The m198 is an American 155mm calibre towed howitzer with a range of 22,000m with standard ammunition and 30,000m with rap ammunition.

M1a1

The m1a1 is a folding stock version of the m1.

M1a1 MBT

The m1a1 MBT is a US tank. It takes a four man crew and is armed with a 120mm smoothbore gun, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, a 12.7Mm roof mounted heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm roof mounted machine gun. It is equiped with a laser rangefinder and thermal imaging night sights. 40 shells are carried for the main gun. It has a top road speed of 67 kph. Defenses include chobham armour and a laser warning system.

M2

The m2 is an American ifv. It is armed with a 25mm hughes machine gun and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and carries 2 tow atgms. It has a top speed of 40mph.

M22

The m22 (locust) tank was a light American tank used during the second world war. It was manned by a crew of three and was armed with a 37mm gun.

M224

The m224 is an American lightweight company mortar. It has a calibre of 60mm and a range of 3,500m.

M24

The m24 (chaffee) was a light, air-portable American tank used during the second world war. It was manned by a crew of five and was armed with a 75mm gun. It had a top speed of around 30mph.

M240

The m240 is a Belgian medium machine gun fitted to the m1a1 MBT and other tanks. It has a muzzle velocity of 840 m/s.

M249

The m249 is an American saw. It has a calibre of 5.56mm and a range of 1300m. It has a cyclic rate of 750rpm and a muzzle velocity of 924m/s.

M29

The M29 is a family of American mortars.

M29A1

The M29A1 is one of the M29 family. It has a calibre of 81mm and a range of 4,700km. It has a sustained rate of fire of between 4 and 12 rpm.

M3

The M3 is an American CFV version of the m2. It carries additional atgms instead of passengers and has slightly thicker armour.

M47

The M47 (dragon) is an American infantry anti-tank/assault missile. It has a flight speed of 230mph and a range of 1000m. It is guided by the operator.

M48

The M48 (chaparral) is an American forward area air-defense missile system. It launches surface-to-air missiles which use infrared homing to target heat emiiter guidance. The missiles fly at a speed of mach 2.5 to a ceiling of 2,500m and a range of 4,800m.

M551

The M551 (sheridan) is an American light tank. It entered service in 1966. It is armed with a 152mm main gun and a 7.62mm calibre coaxial machine gun and a 0.5" calibre anti-aircraft machine gun. It has a top speed of 65mph.

M6 Scout

The M6 Scout is An over-under combo gun chambered in .22LR (or .22 Hornet) and .410. It is 32 inches long with an 18 inch long barrel and includes a folding stock. The M6 Scout is marketed by Springfield as a survival rifle.

M60

The m60 is a series of American tanks. The series entered service in 1960. The m60 general-purpose machine-gun is an American weapon. It has a calibre of 7.62mm and a maximum range of 1800m with a rate of fire of 550rpm.

M60a3 MBT

The m60a3 MBT is a US tank. It was designed in 1956 and entered service in 1960. It is armed with a 105mm main gun, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a cupola mounted 12.7Mm hmg. It has a top road speed of 48kph. It is manned by a crew of four and carries 63 rounds of main gun ammunition. It is fitted with a laser rangefinder and thermal imaging night sight.

M712

The m712 (copperhead) is an American cannoN-launched guided projectile. It flies at supersonic speed and uses laser homing guidance to locate its target. It has a range of up to 10 miles.

M72a2

The M72a2 is an American LAW. It has a calibre of 66mm and a range of 325m.

M72a3

The M72a3 is a US infantry anti-tank missile. It lacks a guidance system and is only usable up to 135 meters.

M77

The M77 is a Ruger bolt-action rifle. It is manufactured in various calibres between .22" and .338". It takes a 4-round magazine and is fitted with a receiver for a telscopic sight.

M79

The M79 is an American grenade launcher. It has a range of 400m and a rate of fire of 5 rpm.

M9

The M9 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta, and adopted by the American military in place of the m1911.

M93

The M93 (fox) is an American reconnaissance vehicle. It carries a crew of 4. It is unarmed and has a top speed of 65mph.

Machine gun

A machine gun is a firearm of military significance, often crew-served, that on trigger depression automatically feeds and fires cartridges of rifle size or greater.

Madsen M50

The madsen M50 is a Danish sub-machine gun. It takes a 9mm round from a 32-round box. It has a cyclic rate of 550rpm and a muzzle velocity of 365 m/s.

Magazine

A magazine is a spring-loaded container for cartridges that may be an integral part of the gunžs mechanism or may be detachable. Detachable magazines for the same gun may be offered by the gun's manufacturer or other manufacturers with various capacities. A gun with a five-shot detachable magazine, for instance, may be fitted with a magazine holding 10, 20, or 50 or more rounds. Box magazines are most commonly located under the receiver with the cartridges stacked vertically. Tube or tubular magazines run through the stock or under the barrel with the cartridges lying horizontally. Drum magazines hold their cartridges in a circular mode. A magazine can also mean a secure storage place for ammunition or explosives.

Magnum

Magnum is a term indicating a relatively heavily loaded metallic cartridge or shotshell and, by extension, a gun safely constructed to fire it.

Male

Male was one of the first British tanks. It was fitted with six pounder guns and SAW action during the first world war.

Mannlicher-Carcano m1891

The Mannlicher-Carcano m1891 is an Italian bolt operated carbine designed for cavalry use, but with a folding bayonet fixed under the barrel. It takes a 6.5Mm round from a 6-round magazine. The muzzle velocity is 701 m/s and it is sighted to 1500m.

Mannlicher-Carcano m1938

The Mannlicher-Carcano m1938 is an Italian carbine with sights fixed at 300m. It takes a 6.5Mm round from a 6-round magazine. It is bolt operated and has a muzzle velocity of 701 m/s.

Martini-Henry

The martini-Henry was the first metal cartridge breech-loading rifle built for the British army. It was adopted in 1871. It had a calibre of 0.45" and took a bottle-necked cartridge.

Mas36

The fusil mas36 is a French rifle developed in the 1940s. It takes a 7.5Mm round from a 5-round box. The operation is bolt. It has a muzzle velocity of 823 m/s and is sighted to 1200m.

Matchlock

The English matchlock was a smooth-bore muzzle loader gun in use during the late 17th century. It was fired from a rest called a pike.

Matilda

The matilda was a British tank of the second world war. It was hopelessly under-armed with a two-pounder gun, but it's thick armour offered good protection against German tanks and anti-tank guns. The mk1 had a top speed of 8mph and the mk2 a top speed of 15mph.

Meiji carbine

The Meiji carbine is a Japanese bolt operated carbine. It takes a 6.5Mm round from a 5-round magazine. It has a muzzle velocity of 732 m/s and is sighted to 2000m.

Mercenary

A mercenary is a soldier hired by the army of another country or by a private army. Mercenary military service originated in the 14th century, when cash payment on a regular basis was the only means of guaranteeing soldiers' loyalty.

Mgm-52c

The mgm-52c (lance) is an American battlefield support missile. It has a range of between 45 and 75 miles depending upon the warhead and is carried by the m752 (m113) carrier. The missile flies at a speed of mach 3.

Mi-14

The mi-14 is a Soviet amphibious anti-submarine helicopter.

Mi-17

The mi-17 is a Soviet medium transport helicopter.

Mi-24

The mi-24 is a Soviet assault and anti-armour helicopter.

Mi-26

The mi-26 is a Soviet military and commercial heavy-lift helicopter.

Mi-8

The mi-8 is a Soviet assault transport helicopter.

MICV

An MICV (mechanized infantry combat vehicle) is a tracked military vehicle designed to fight as part of an armored battle group. It is armed with a quick-firing cannon and one or more machine guns. MICVs have now replaced armored personnel carriers.

Mig

The mig are various military aircraft of Soviet origin.

Mig-23

The mig-23 is a Soviet single-seat air superiority and close air support fighter aircraft.

Mig-25

The mig-25 is a Soviet single-seat interceptor fighter aircraft.

Mig-27

The mig-27 is a Soviet single-seat tactical strike and close air support fighter aircraft.

Mills bomb

The Mills bomb was the standard British hand grenade used during the Great War and Second World War. It weighed 1.5 lbs and could be thrown 30 yards. During the Spanish civil war, mills bombs proved effective against light tanks.

Mim-104

The mim-104 (patriot) is an American surface to air missile system. The missiles fly at a speed of mach 3 to a range of 68km.

Mine

A mine is an explosive charge on land or sea, or in the atmosphere, designed to be detonated by contact, vibration, magnetic influence, or a timing device.

Minesweeper

A minesweeper is a small naval vessel designed for locating and destroying mines at sea.

Mini-14/5

The mini-14/5 is a Ruger ranch rifle. It is a gas operated .223" calibre weapon taking a 5-round box magazine. It has a muzzle velocity of 3300fps.

Minie

The Minie was a .702 inch calibre muzzle loading, percussion lock rifle. It was issued to the British army in 1851 to replace the Brunswick Rifle. The Minie was manufactured by Tower and sighted to 820m.

Minuteman

The Minuteman is an American three stage Inter-Continental Ballistic missile with a range of about 8000km.

Mitrailleuse

The Mitrailleuse was a machinegun introduced in France shortly before the Franco-German war of 1870-1871. It consisted of a number of rifled barrels, generally thirty-seven, and was mounted similarly to an ordinary field-piece.

MK19-3

The MK19-3 is an American automatic grenade launcher. It has a range of 1500m and a rate of fire of 325-375 rpm.

MLRS

MLRS is an abbreviation for multiple-launch rocket system. It is an American weapon system being a mobile vehicle which carries 12 rocket launchers. The rockets have a range of about 19miles and fly at a supersonic speed.

Model 1853

The Model 1853 was a reduced calibre form of the Minie. It was a .577 inch calibre muzzle loading, percussion cap rifle manufactured by Enfield from 1853. It was sighted to 730m.

Moltke

The Moltke was a German cruiser. It was sunk by a British submarine during the battle for riga, on august the 18th 1915.

Mondragon

The Mondragon automatic rifle was one of the first automatic rifles invented. It was patented in 1907 by manuel mondragon of mexico. It had a calibre of 7mm.

Monitor

A monitor was a very shallow, heavily-armed, iron-clad steam-vessel invented by Ericcson, carrying on its open decks either one or two revolving turrets, each containing one or more enormous guns and designed to combine the maximum fire-power with the minimum of exposure. The vessels got their name after the first one, built during the American civil war, proved its superiority during an engagement with the Merrimac in 1862.

Monkey Tail

The Monkey Tail was a .45 inch calibre, breech-loading, single capping carbine manufactured by Enflied in 1863. It had an effective range of 350m.

Mortar

A mortar is a machine for projecting a bomb via a high trajectory at a remote target.

Mosin-Nagant M1944

The Mosin-Nagant M1944 is a Soviet carbine. It is bolt operated and takes a 7.62mm round from a 5-round magazine. It has a muzzle velocity of 823 m/s and is sighted to 1000m.

Mosquito

The De Havilland Mosquito was an English two-seat fighter bomber aircraft. It was made completely of wood, which made it very easy to repair following attacks. It had a top speed of 400mph making it the fastest aircraft in the Second World War.

Mother

Mother was the name of the first prototype tank.

Mp40

The mp40 was a German sub-machine gun which SAW extensive use during the second world war. It takes a 9mm round from a 32-round box. Its cyclic rate is 500rpm and it has a muzzle velocity of 365 m/s.

Mp44

The mp44 is a German assault rifle. It takes a 7.92mm round from a 30-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 647 m/s and is sighted to 800m. It was developed in 1944 and influenced the development of the ak47. It has a cyclic rate of 500rpm.

Musket

A musket was a hand-gun first introduced in the early 16th century as a development of the culverin and arquebus. It was discharged by means of a lighted match, which gave rise to its name matchlock. It was so heavy that it had to be laid across a staff or rest to be fired. To make use of it the soldier needed to carry a lighted slow-burning match, which was apt to be extinguished in wet weather. This was developed into the wheel-lock which was a wheel made to revolve by a spring and which caused sparks by friction against a flint. In 1625 the musket developed the flint-lock.

Musketoon

A musketoon was a short thick musket with a very wide bore, sometime bell-mouthed like a blunderbuss. It fired a ball weighing between 5 and 7.5 ounces.

Mustard gas

Mustard gas, Di-chloro-di-ethyl sulphide, is a blister gas used during the Great War. It has a faint smell of mustard. It has a delayed action which makes it so dangerous, it not being detected until it has already caused its damage. It rapidly damages the eyes, lungs and exposed parts of the body. Blisters appear on exposed skin after a few hours. The stomach and intestines can be damaged by eating food contaminated with the gas. Exposure to the gas often results in death or blindness.

Muzzle

The muzzle is the open end of the barrel of a gun from which the projectile exits.

Muzzle loader

The muzzle loader was the earliest type of gun, now also popular as modern-made replicas, in which blackpowder and projectile(s) are separately loaded in through the muzzle. The term is often applied to cap-and-ball revolvers where the loading is done not actually through the muzzle but through the open ends of the cylinder's chambers.

Napalm

Napalm is a fuel used in incendiary bombs and flame throwers. It is produced from jellied petrol, and is a mixture of naphthenic and palmitic acids. Napalm causes extensive burns because it sticks to the skin even when ignited. It was widely used by the American Army during the Vietnam War.

Needle Fire Rifle

The Needle Fire Rifle was first issued to the Prussian army in 1848. It was a bolt-action 15.43mm calibre rifle sighted to 400m.

Nelson

The Nelson was a British battleship of the Second World War. It was armed with 9 16 guns. She had a top speed of 23 knots and carried a crew of 1300.

New land pattern

The new land pattern was a musket of the brown bess family introduced in the middle of the napoleonic wars. It had a calibre of 0.75".

New Model Army Revolver

The New Model Army Revolver was a .44 inch calibre muzzle loaded, single-action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1860. It had a 6-round cylinder.

Nimrod

The nimrod is a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft.

Number 4

The number 4 rifle is a British rifle manufactured from 1941. It takes a .303" round from a 10-round box. Operation is bolt. It has a muzzle velocity of 743 M/s and is sighted to 1189m.

Okha

The Okha was a specifically designed piloted flying bomb developed for use by Japanese Kamikaze squads.

Old Model Army Revolver

see "Dragoon"

Owen

The Owen machine-carbine was developed for use in jungle warfare. It was an Australian weapon. It takes a 9mm round from a 32-round box. It has a cyclic rate of 700rpm and a muzzle velocity of 420 m/s.

P-12

The P-12 is a semi-automatic pistol based upon the browning m1911. It takes a 12-round .45" calibre magazine.

P-14

The P-14 is a semi-automatic pistol based upon the browning m1911. It takes a 14-round .45" calibre magazine.

P38

The Walther P38 is a 9 mm calibre recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Walther since 1938. It was adopted by the German army in 1938 and is still in use by the Chilean, Norwegian, Portugese and German armed forces. It takes an 8-round magazine.

P89

The p89 is a Ruger semi-automatic pistol. It has a calibre of 9mm and takes a 15-round magazine.

Panzer

The term "panzer" is a shortening of the full German title "panzerkampfwagen", which translates to "armoured war wagon".

Panzer 2

The panzer 2 was a German light-weight reconnaisance tank used during the second world war. It carried a three man crew and was armed with a 20mm gun.

Panzer 3

The panzer 3 was a German MBT of the second world war. It was initialy armed with a 37mm anti-tank gun, but this was upgraded to a 50mm gun after 1940. It was manned by a five man crew.

Panzer 4

The panzer 4 was a German assault and infantry support tank of the second world war. It was initialy armed with a low velocity, short-barrelled 75mm gun. Later versions carried longer guns. It was manned by a crew of five.

Panzerfaust

The panzerfaust was a German anti-tank missile of the Second World War. It was infantry carried and had a range of 50m.

Parma

The parma was a small round or oval flat shield used by the Romans.

Patchett

see "l2a3"

Paterson

The paterson was an 8-shot revolving rifle made by Colt. It was adopted by the American army in 1838.

Patriot

see "mim-104"

Pattern 1913

The pattern 1913 rifle is a British rifle developed in 1913. It takes a .276" round from a 5-round box. It is bolt operated and has a Muzzle velocity of 843 m/s. It is sighted to 1738m.

Pepper-Box

The Pepper-Box was a multiple barreled pistol effective at close range. They typically had six barrels, and were muzzle loading and fired by percussion cap.

Pepperbox

The pepperbox was a multiple barreled percussion pistol made between 1830 and 1860 throughout europe.

Phoenix

Phoenix is a British RPV.

Phosgene

Phosgene is a lung irritant gas used during the Second World War. It has a smell of musty hay. It is a very poisonous gas.

PIAT

The PIAT was a British infantry anti-tank missile used during the Second World War. It had a range of 100m.

Pilum

The pilum was a Roman weapon similar to a pike or javelin. It was about 6 feet long and was usually thrown at the enemy.

Pistole 640

The Pistole 640 was the Browning High Power Pistol manufactured in Liege for the German SS during the Second World War.

PPD 34

The PPD 34 was a Soviet sub-machine gun. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 71-round drum. It has a cyclic rate of 800rpm and a muzzle velocity of 489 m/s.

PPK

The Walther PPK is an automatic pistol originaly designed for police detectives in 1931. It has a calibre of 7.65mm and takes a 7-round magazine. It has a blowback double action. Various alternative calibre versions are now made including .22 inch, 6.35mm and 9mm.

PPSH 41

The PPSH 41 was a Soviet sub-machine gun developed during the second world war. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 71 drum/35-round box. It has a cyclic rate of 900rpm and a muzzle velocity of 489 m/s.

Pre-land pattern

The pre-land pattern was an early musket of the brown bess family. It had a calibre of 0.75".

Primer

Primer is the ignition component of a cartridge, generally made up of a metallic fulminate or (currently) lead styphnate.

Q Ships

Q Ships were warships masquerading as unarmed merchant ships. They thus lured enemy submarines to their destruction. Q Ships were first used by the British during the First World War when they were commanded by Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell.

Quarrel

A quarrel was a bolt or dart to be shot from a cross-bow, or thrown thrown a catapult. It had a square head and a pyramidal point.

Quarter staff

The Quarter staff was an old English weapon formed of a stout pole about 6.5 feet long and generally loaded with iron at both ends. In use it was held by one hand in the centre, and the other hand between the centre and the end. In the attack the latter hand was shifted from one quarter of the staff to the other, giving the weapon a rapid circular motion.

R-35

The Renault R-35 was a French light-support tank used during the second world war. It was armed with a 37mm main gun.

Rapier

A rapier is a light slender sword for thrusting only. It usually has a cylindrical blade with a sharp point, but no edge.

Rapparee

A rapparee was a 17th century Irish irregular soldier.

Receiver (firearm)

The receiver is the housing for a firearm's breech and firing mechanism.

Redeye

see "fim-43a"

Redhawk

The Ruger redhawk is a range of .44" magnum calibre revolvers. They have a 6-round cylinder and can be fitted with a telescopic sight.

Revolver

A revolver is a gun, usually a handgun, with a multi-chambered cylinder that rotates to successively align each chamber with a single barrel and firing pin.

Rh-44

The rh-44 is a 7.5" barrel redhawk.

Rh-445

The rh-445 is a 5.5" barrel redhawk.

Rifle

A rifle is a firearm with spiral, parallel grooves cut into the bore to impart spin in the projectile giving flight stability to the projectile.

Rimfire

Rimfire is a rimmed or flanged cartridge with the priming mixture located inside the rim of the case. The most famous example is the .22 rimfire.

Ross

The ross rifle is a British rifle taking a .303" round from a 5-round box. Operation is straight pull. The muzzle velocity is 794 m/s and it is sighted to 1098m.

Royal Oak

The Royal Oak was a British battleship. She was armed with 8 15 inch guns, 12 6 inch guns, 8 4 inch anti-aircraft guns and 16 2 pounder anti-aircraft guns. She had a top speed of 21.5 knots. She carried a crew of 1146. She was sunk by U-47 whilst she was anchored at Scapa Flow on 13th October 1939.

Rpg-16

The rpg-16 is a Soviet infantry anti-tank missile introduced in the 1970s to replace the rpg-7. It has a 58mm war head which is effective at ranges up to 800 meters. It has a flight speed of 350 m/s but no guidance system.

RPG-7

The RPG-7 is a famous Soviet infantry anti-tank missile. It has an 85mm war head which is effective at ranges up to 500 meters. It has a flight speed of 300 m/s but no guidance system.

RPV

RPV (remotely piloted vehicle) are crewless mini-aircraft used for military surveillance and to select targets in battle. RPVs barely show up on radar, enabling them to fly over a battlefield without being shot down, and they are equipped to transmit TV images to an operator on the ground.

Ruger

Ruger is an American small arms manufacturer.

S-35

The Somua S-35 was a French medium tank used during the second world war. It was armed with a 47mm gun.

S-70

The S-70 is an American tactical transport helicopter. It is nicknamed the black hawk.

S100

The S100 was a German sub-machine gun manufactured after the Great War. It takes a 9mm round from a 32-round box and has a cyclic rate of 500rpm. Its muzzle velocity is 417 m/s.

SA-N-3

The SA-N-3 (goblet) is a Soviet surface-to-air missile developed in 1967. It has a range of 55km and a flight speed of mach 2.

SA-N-4

The SA-N-4 (gecko) is a Soviet surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 15km and a flight speed of mach 2.

SA-N-5

The SA-N-5 (grail) is a light-weight Soviet surface-to-air missile deployed in light amphibious craft and capable of being shoulder launched by infantry. It has a range of 10km and a flight speed of mach 1.

SA-N-6

The SA-N-6 (grumble) is a Soviet surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 81km and a flight speed of mach 3.

Saam

see "Saam class"

Saam class

The Saam class is an Iranian frigate. It has a top speed of 39knots. It is armed with 9 seacat missiles and 5 sea killer missiles.

Sabot

Sabot is a lightweight carrier surrounding a heavier projectile of reduced caliber, allowing a firearm to shoot ammunition for which it is not chambered. For example, a hunter could use his .30-30 deer rifle to shoot small game with .22 centerfire bullets.

SAR-4800

The Springfield SAR-4800 rifle is a .308" caliber, gas operated military rifle.

SAR-8

The Springfield SAR-8 rifle is a .308" caliber, recoil operated semi-automatic sporting rifle.

Saw

Saw is an abbreviation for squad automatic weapon. It is a new type of weapon similar to an automatic rifle but with a greater range, but not as heavy as a general purpose machine-gun.

Saw SAW is an abbreviation for squad automatic weapon. It is a new type of weapon similar to an a

tomatic rifle but with a greater range, but not as heavy as a general purpose machine-gun.

Scud

The Scud is a Soviet-produced surface-to-surface missile that can be armed with a nuclear, chemical, or conventional warhead. The Scud-B has a range of 300 km.

Scutum

The scutum was a large oblong Roman shield.

Sea dart

The sea dart is a British anti-ship and surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 17km and a flight speed of mach 3.

Sea killer

The sea killer is an Italian anti-ship missile. It has a range of 25km and uses beam-riding and radar altimeter guidance systems. It flies close to the seas surface making it an effective weapon.

Sea sparrow

The sea sparrow is an American surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 32km and a flight speed of mach 3.

Sea wolf

The sea wolf is a British surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 6km and a flight speed of mach 2. It is usually fired from a multi-barrel launcher, but on British type 23 frigates they are launched from a vls system.

Seacat

The seacat is a British anti-air missile. It has a range of 6km and is guided either optically or by radar.

Selective-fire

Selective-fire is a firearm's ability to be fired fully automatically, semi-automatically or, in some cases, in burst-fire mode at the option of the firer.

Semi-automatic

A semi-automatic firearm is designed to fire a single cartridge, eject the empty case and reload the chamber each time the trigger is pulled.

Semtex

Semtex is an odourless plastic explosive manufactured in Czechoslovakia that can only be ignited by a detonator.

Sharps Carbine

The Sharps Carbine was a .53 inch calibre breech loading carbine used by the Americans during the American Civil War. It had an effective range of 450m.

Sheridan

see "m551"

Sherman tank

The Sherman tank was an American tank used during the second world war. There were numerous variations made. It was manned by a crew of five. It was well armed with a 75mm gun and and co-axial machine gun in the turret. A hull mounted machine gun and cupola mounted machine gun were also fitted. It could achieve a top speed of 26mph.

Shotgun

A shotgun is a shoulder gun with smooth-bored barrel(s) primarily intended for firing multiple small, round projectiles, (shot, birdshot, pellets), larger shot (buck shot), single round balls (pumpkin balls) and cylindrical slugs. Some shotgun barrels have rifling to give better accuracy with slugs or greater pattern spread to birdshot.

Sikorsky

Sikorsky is an American helicopter manufacturer.

Silkworm

The silkworm is a Chinese anti-ship missile. Its range and speed are believed to be a range of 46km and a flight speed of mach 0.9, but these are unconfirmed.

Single-shot

Single-shot is a gun mechanism lacking a magazine where separately carried ammunition must be manually placed in the gun's chamber for each firing.

SKS

The SKS is a Soviet gas operated self-loading rifle. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 10-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 735 m/s and is sighted to 1000m.

Slide-action

Slide-action is a gun mechanism activated by manual operation of a horizontally sliding handle almost always located under the barrel. "Pump-action" and "trombone" are synonyms for "slide-action."

Sm-1

The sm-1 is an American surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 33km and a flight speed of mach 2.

Sm-2

The sm-2 is an American guided surface-to-air missile. It has a range of 59km and a flight speed of mach 2. It uses an interial guidance system and is equipped with an auto-pilot for effectiveness against evasive targets.

Smith & Wesson Model No. 1

The Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 was the first revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson. It was a .22 inch calibre, single-action, rimfire revolver with a 7-round cylinder.

Snub-nosed

Snub-nosed is a descriptive of (usually) a revolver with an unusually short barrel.

Sopwith Camel

The Sopwith Camel was a single seater fighter scout biplane. It first flew in December 1916 and saw action during the Great War.

Southampton

The Southampton was a British cruiser of the Second World War. She was armed with 12 6 inch guns and anti-aircraft guns.

Spencer

The Spencer was the first successful repeating rifle. It was manufactured in 1862 by the Spencer repeating Rifle Company, in the USA. The Spencer was a lever-action, rolling block rifle with a 7-round tube magazine in the butt. It had an effective range of 275 m.

Springfield

The springfield is a US bolt operated rifle in general issue from 1906 replacing the krag-jorgensen m1896. It takes a .30" round from a 5-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 813 m/s and is sighted to 2469m.

SS-N-2a

The SS-N-2a (styx) is a Soviet anti-ship missile. It has a range of 46km and a flight speed of mach 0.9. It carries a 1100lb warhead.

SS-N-2c

The SS-N-2c is a Soviet anti-ship missile. It has a range of 80km and a flight speed ofr mach 0.9. The SS-N-2c is an updated version of the SS-N-2a, and includes sea skimming abilities for avoiding detection by radar.

Sten

The sten was a British sub-machine gun which went through a number of changes and variations from its development in 1941. It takes a 9mm round from a 32- Round box and has a cyclic rate of 550rpm.

Stinger

see "fim-92a"

Stuart tank

The Stuart tank was an American tank used during the second world war. It was crewed by four men, had a top speed of 36mph and was lightly armed with a 37mm gun and two machine guns.

Styx

see "SS-N-2a"

Submachine gun

A submachine gun is an automatic firearm commonly firing pistol ammunition intended for close-range combat.

Suomi m1931

The Suomi m1931 is a Finnish sub-machine gun developed in 1931. It takes a 9mm round from a variety of magazines. Its cyclic rate is 900rpm and its muzzle velocity 400 m/s.

Super Redhawk

The Ruger Super Redhawk is a .44" magnum calibre revolver. It has either a 7.5" or 9.5" barrel. The cylinder takes 6-rounds.

Sword

A sword is an offensive weapon designed for cutting and thrusting. It consists of a long straight or curved blade with a handle or hilt and a cross-guard and usually a sharp point.

T2e1

The t2e1 is a British rifle taking a .276" round from a 10-round box. The muzzle velocity is 762 m/s and it is sighted to 1098m. Operation is blowback.

Tank

Tank was the codename of the British armoured fighting vehicles which were envisaged as land warships.

Targe

A targe was a light shield or buckler.

Tasset

A tasset was a piece of armour which hung from the corslet to offer protection to the thighs.

Taurus PT99AF

The Taurus PT99AF is a Brazilian made copy of the Bereta 92F. It is a 9mm parabellum calibre, semi-automatic pistol. It takes a 15-round magazine. The rear sight is adjustable and the front sight is a fixed blade.

Theoben

Theoben are an English manufacturer of air rifles.

Theoben Rapid 7

The Theoben Rapid 7 is a .22" calibre bolt action repeater air-rifle running on compressed air. It takes a seven-shot rotary magazine.

Theoben Taunus

The Theoben Taunus is a gas spring powered air-rifle. It is made in calibres of .177" .20" and .22", is 41 inches long and weighs around 8lbs.

Thermite

Thermite is a mixture of aluminium and iron oxide or someother metal oxide which on combustion produces a very high temperature, around 3000 degrees celsius. It is used as a filling for incendiary bombs.

Thompson

The thompson sub-machine gun is an American weapon developed from the 1920s. It takes a .45" round from a 50-round drum or 20-round box. It has a cyclic rate of 800rpm and a muzzle velocity of 281 m/s.

Tiger 1

The tiger 1 was a German heavy breakthrough tank of the second world war. It was armed with an 88mm gun and heavy armour.

Tomahawk

The tomahawk is a type of hatchet used by North American indians.

Torpedo

A torpedo is a missile which swims through water to its target. They are used against ships and are carried by submarines, helicopters, aircraft and ships.

Torpedoes

see "torpedo"

Tr-1

The tr-1 is an American single-seat high-altitude tactical reconnaissance aircraft.

Train-band

A train-band was a company of citizen soldiers organised in London and elsewhere during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

Trebuchet

The trebuchet was a Medieval military engine consisting of a pivoted lever with a sling at one end, and used for throwing heavy missiles.

Trident

A trident is a three headed spear, looking rather like an oversized fork. Trident is the nuclear missile deployed on certain American nuclear-powered submarines. Each missile has eight warheads (MIRVs). The Trident replaced the earlier Polaris and Poseidon missiles.

Trireme

A trireme was an ancient warship with 3 rows of oars propelled by 170 rowers. It was used by the Greeks, and copied by the Romans.

Truncheon

A truncheon is a short thick staff, or a club. They are usually carried by Policemen.

Type 56

The type 56 is a Chinese copy of the ak47. It is an automatic assault rifle taking a 7.62mm round from a 30-round box. The muzzle velocity is 717 m/s and it is sighted to 800m. The cyclic rate is 600 rpm.

Type 99

The type 99 is a Japanese bolt operated rifle. It takes a 7.7Mm round from a 5-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 715 m/s and is sighted to 2400m.

U-47

U-47 was a German submarine used during the Second World War. She was armed with 4 21 inch torpedo tubes in the bow and 1 21 inch torpedo tube in the stern. She had a top speed of 17 knots on the surface, and 8 knots submerged. She ecarried a dcrew of 44.

Uhlan

A uhlan was a light cavalry soldier armed with lance, pistol and sabre. They were employed as skirmishers and scouts. Marshal Saxe had a corps of them in the French Army.

Uzi

The Uzi is a modern Israeli machine pistol. It takes a 9mm round from a 25/32/40-round box and has a cyclic rate of 600rpm. It has a muzzle velocity of 390 m/s.

Valmet

The valmet is a Finnish automatic assault rifle. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 30-round box. It has a muzzle velocity of 718 m/s and is sighted to 800m. It has a cyclic rate of 650 rpm.

Vickers 3.7 AA gun

The Vickers 3.7 inch AA gun was a British anti-aircraft gun of the Second World War. It fired 8 rounds-per-minute to an effective ceiling of 40000 feet.

Vtol

Vtol is an abbreviation for vertical take off and landing. It is used with aircraft which can take-off and land with out a runway.

VZ52

The VZ52 is a Czechoslovakian rifle. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 10-round box. The muzzle velocity is 740 m/s and it is sighted to 900m. It is gas operated.

VZ61

The VZ61 is a modern Czechoslovakian machine pistol. It takes a 7.62mm round from a 10/20-round box. It has a cyclic rate of 700rpm and a muzzle velocity of 294 m/s.

W145

The w145 is a stealth defense system semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the wilson company of America.

Webley

Webley are a British firearms manufacturer. The .455 service revolver was in use with the British army from 1887 to 1915.

Webley No. 1

The Webley No. 1 was a .455 inch calibre revolver manufactured by Webley & Scott from 1894 onwards. It was made in single and double-action models both of which had a 6-round cylinder.

Webley-Bentley

The Webley-Bentley was an English revolver of the 1850s.

Xebec

A xebec was a small three-masted Mediterranean warship.

Yeoman

The Yeoman of The Guard are bodyguards to the British sovereign. They were first appointed by Henry VII, and now act chiefly as warders at the Tower Of London.

Yeomanry

The yeomanry were a volunteer cavalry force in the Britsih army. They were originally formed in the 18th century for home defence and merged with the Territorial Force in 1907.

Zk383

The ZK383 is a Czechoslovakian sub-machine gun used during the second world war. It takes a 9mm round from a 30-round box. It has a cyclic rate of 500 and 700rpm and is sighted to 800m with a muzzle velocity of 365 m/s. (null)