Operation Red Sea

Operation Red Sea (Chinese: 红海行动; pinyin: Hóng Hǎi Xíng Dòng) is a 2018 Chinese/Hong Kong action war film directed by Dante Lam, and is the thematic sequel to Operation Mekong (2016). The film is loosely based on the March 2015 evacuation of Chinese nationals from the port of Aden during the Yemeni Civil War. The film is set in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Yewaire, where the People's Liberation Army Navy special forces unit Jiaolong assault team is tasked to evacuate Chinese nationals from this country following the outbreak of a civil war in the country. The movie is filmed in Morocco. The Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie provided several M60A3 main battle tanks, T-72 main battle tanks, SA-330 helicopters, UH-1 helicopters, C-130 cargo planes and numerous soldiers.
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=Assault Rifles=
==Colt M16A1==
The M16A1 with A2 handguard is seen in the hands of loyalist soldiers, rebels, and Zaka terrorists. Two of M16A1s with the original triangular handguards are used by a loyalist soldier and a rebel.
thumb|none|600px|A loyalist soldier takes cover while holding an M16A1.
thumb|none|600px|Zaka terrorists have M16A1s.
thumb|none|600px|Two elite Zaka terrorists are armed with M16A1s.
thumb|none|600px|A loyalist soldier has an M16A1.
thumb|none|600px|One of the rebels is shot while holding his M16A1.
==Colt M16A4==
The M16A4 is used by loyalist soldiers and some elite Zaka terrorists.
thumb|none|600px|A loyalist officer with his M16A4.
thumb|none|600px|The elite terrorist on the left holds his M16A4.
==SIG SG 551==
Li Dong (Yin Fang) carries a SIG SG 551 fitted with a silencer, railed handguard, and either a scope or a holographic sight.
thumb|none|600px|Li Dong carries a SIG SG 551 fitted with a holographic sight.
thumb|none|600px|Li Dong carries a SIG SG 551 now fitted with a scope.
thumb|none|600px|Li Dong with his SIG SG 551.
==AK-47==
The AK-47 is used by Somali pirates and some Zaka terrorists.
thumb|none|600px|A Somali pirate holds an AK-47 in the opening scene.
==Type 56 assault rifle==
Type 56 assault rifle
thumb|none|600px|Another Somali pirate is shot while holding an AK-47. Note that his AK is fitted with an under-folding spike bayonet.
==AKS-74U==
AKS-74U assault rifles are used by various characters.
thumb|none|600px|The elite terrorist on the left has the AKS-74U on his back.
thumb|none|600px|Tong Li (Jiang Luxia) holds the AKS-74U while disguised as a Zaka terrorist.
thumb|none|600px|Tong Li has a Glock pistol and an AKS-74U.
thumb|none|600px|The elite terrorist in the middle holds an AKS-74U.
==Norinco Type 56-1==
The Norinco Type 56-1 is used by Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) and deputy team leader Xu Hong (Du Jiang). Yang Rui's rifle is customized with a Trijicon T-1 red dot sight, Magpul stock, railed handguard, jungle-taped magazines, and a silencer. And Xu Hong's rifle is customized with a Trijicon T-1 red dot sight, LMT stock, railed handguard, jungle-taped magazines, and a silencer.
thumb|none|600px|Yang Rui holds a Type 56-1.
thumb|none|600px|Xu Hong holds a Type 56-1.
thumb|none|600px|Xu Hong fires a Type 56-1.
thumb|none|600px|Xu Hong fires a Type 56-1.
==Steyr AUG A1==
The Steyr AUG A1 is used by Zaka terrorists and Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao).
thumb|none|600px|Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao) disguised as a Zaka terrorist.
thumb|none|600px|After his cover is blown, Lu Chen (Guo Jiahao) opens fire at Zaka terrorists with his AUG.
thumb|none|600px|Lu Chen with his AUG.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist holds an AUG. Note that his rifle appears to be an airsoft model.
==FN SCAR-L CQC==
The FN SCAR-L CQC is the main weapon of the Jiaolong assault team. All of the rifles are fitted with holographic sights and silencers.
thumb|none|600px|Some of the Jiaolong assault team members are armed with SCAR-L CQCs.
thumb|none|600px|The SCAR-L CQC in the middle.
thumb|none|600px|Jiaolong assault team leader Yang Rui (Zhang Yi) with his SCAR-L CQC.
==CZ 805 BREN==
The CZ 805 BREN is used by Xu Hong (Du Jiang) and Gu Shun (Huang Jingyu).
thumb|none|600px|Xu Hong fires a CZ 805 BREN.
thumb|none|600px|Gu Shun in the background holds a CZ 805 BREN.
==SIG SG 540==
Zaka terrorists also use railed SIG SG 540 rifles.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist fires his SIG SG 540.
thumb|none|600px|A masked Zaka terrorist fires his SIG SG 540.
==Colt M4A1 Carbine==
The Colt M4A1 Carbine is used by some Zaka terrorists.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist fires his M4A1.
==Colt Model 653 Carbine==
The Colt Model 653 Carbine is also used by some Zaka terrorists.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist takes cover with his Model 653 Carbine.
==Norinco QBZ-97==
At the beginning of the film, some of the Jiaolong assault team members use Norinco QBZ-97 rifles. Some PLA Navy soldiers also use these rifles in Yewaire.
thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the QBZ-97.
thumb|none|600px|A Jiaolong assault team member in the background holds his QBZ-97.
==Norinco QBZ-95==
Some of the People's Armed Police gendarmerie personnel escorting the ambassadors are armed with Norinco QBZ-95 rifles.
thumb|none|600px|The Norinco QBZ-95 on the left.
==Czech Small Arms Sa vz. 58 Compact==
Xu Hong (Du Jiang) uses a CSA Sa vz. 58 Compact to take out some Zaka terrorists during the climax.
thumb|none|600px|Xu Hong fires a vz. 58 Compact.
=Submachine Guns=
==TDI Vector==
TDI Vector submachine guns are used by two security contractors.
thumb|none|600px|The contractor in the background holds his TDI Vector.
==FN P90==
At least one of the Jiaolong assault team members uses an FN P90.
thumb|none|600px|The FN P90 in the background.
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns are used by various characters.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist aims his MP5A3.
thumb|none|600px|Jiaolong assault team members with MP5A3s.
thumb|none|600px|Yang Rui takes cover with his MP5A3.
==Jianshe 9mm==
The Jianshe 9mm is used by Jiaolong assault team members at the beginning of the film.
thumb|none|600px|A Jiaolong member holds a Jianshe 9mm.
=Battle Rifles=
==Heckler & Koch G3A4==
The Heckler & Koch G3A4 is used by elite Zaka terrorists and Jiaolong member Zhang Tiande (Wang Yutian). After Zhang Tiande is downed, Gu Shun uses Zhang's G3A4 as a sniper rifle.
thumb|none|600px|The elite terrorist holds his G3A4.
thumb|none|600px|Zhang Tiande with his G3A4.
thumb|none|600px|Gu Shun with the G3A4 on his back.
thumb|none|600px|Li Dong uses Gu's G3A4.
==FN SCAR-H CQC==
The FN SCAR-H CQC is used by Lu Chen, the medic of the Jiaolong assault team.
thumb|none|600px|The Jiaolong assault team with their weapons.
==FN FAL==
FN FAL rifles are used by various characters.
thumb|none|600px|A loyalist soldier fires his FN FAL.
thumb|none|600px|A loyalist soldier fires his FN FAL.
=Sniper Rifles=
==SVD Dragunov==
The SVD Dragunov is used by a Zaka sniper.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka sniper aims his SVD Dragunov.
thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the SVD Dragunov.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka sniper holds his SVD Dragunov.
==Blaser R93 Tactical==
The Blaser R93 Tactical is the main weapon of Gu Shun, the Jiaolong team replacement sniper.
thumb|none|600px|Gu Shun aims his Blaser R93.
==Norinco QBU-88==
The Norinco QBU-88 is used by Luo Xing (Wang Yanlin), the Jiaolong team primary sniper.
thumb|none|600px|Luo Xing aims his Norinco QBU-88.
=Pistols=
==Browning Hi-Power==
The Browning Hi-Power is used by a Somali pirate and Zaka terrorists.
thumb|none|600px|A Somali pirate gets shot while holding a Browning Hi-Power.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist fires a Browning Hi-Power.
==Glock 17==
The Glock 17 is used by Yang Rui, it is fitted with an extended magazine, flashlight, and silencer.
thumb|none|300px|3rd Generation Glock 17 with flashlight - 9x19mm
thumb|none|600px|Yang Rui holds his suppressed Glock while disguised as a Zaka terrorist.
thumb|none|600px|The leader of Zaka is killed by Yang's Glock.
==Glock 19==
The Glock 19 is used by other Jiaolong team members. All of the pistols are fitted with flashlights and silencers.
thumb|none|600px|Gu Shun uses his Glock to clear the room.
==MP-446C Viking==
One of the Zaka terrorists threatens a boy with an MP-446C Viking.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist threatens a boy.
==Norinco QSZ-92==
The Norinco QSZ-92 is used by Jiaolong team members during the opening scene.
thumb|none|600px|A Jiaolong member on the right holds his Norinco QSZ-92.
thumb|none|600px|A Jiaolong member holds his Norinco QSZ-92.
=Machine Guns=
==FN Minimi==
The FN Minimi is used by Zhang Tiande "Rocky" (Wang Yutian), the Jiaolong team machine-gunner.
thumb|none|600px|Zhang Tiande "Rocky" with his Minimi.
==FN Minimi Para==
The FN Minimi Para is used by Tong Li (Jiang Luxia), the Jiaolong team's second machine-gunner and only female member.
thumb|none|600px|Tong Li with her Minimi Para.
==M60==
The M60 machine gun is mounted on a loyalist Humvee.
thumb|none|600px|An M60 is mounted on the leading Humvee in the Chinese evacuation convoy.
thumb|none|600px|An M60 is mounted on the Humvee in the background.
thumb|none|600px|The same Humvee-mounted M60. Note that the ammo belt is missing.
==FN MAG==
The FN MAG is used by loyalist soldiers and Zaka terrorists.
thumb|none|600px|A loyalist soldier fires the FN MAG from a checkpoint.
thumb|none|600px|The FN MAG is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.
thumb|none|600px|The FN MAG is mounted on a Zaka technical.
==Browning M1919A4==
The Browning M1919A4 is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.
thumb|none|600px|The Browning M1919A4 is mounted on a loyalist Land Rover Defender.
thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the M1919A4.
==Dual-mounted MG3==
The MG3 is dual-mounted on a Zaka technical.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist fires MG3 machine guns.
==Browning M2HB==
The Browning M2HB is mounted on several Humvees and technicals.
thumb|none|600px|The M2HB on the vehicle.
thumb|none|600px|The M2HB on the technical.
==RPD==
One of the Zaka terrorists holds an RPD in their threatening video.
thumb|none|600px|The RPD on the left.
thumb|none|600px|The RPD can be seen leaning against a wall.
==PKM==
The PKM is used by a Zaka terrorist.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist gets shot while firing the PKM.
=Shotguns=
==Norinco Hawk 982==
The Norinco Hawk 982 is used by a guard on the Chinese cargo ship attacked by pirates in Somalia.
thumb|none|600px|A guard fires his shotgun.
==Remington 870 Compact==
The Remington 870 Compact is carried by the Jiaolong assault team.
thumb|none|600px|The shotgun on the table.
=Launchers=
==Mk 13 Mod 0==
Some Jiaolong assault team members mount under-barreled Mk 13 Mod 0 grenade launchers on their FN SCAR-L CQCs.
thumb|none|600px|The SCAR-L CQC / Mk 13 in the middle.
thumb|none|600px|Yang Rui with his SCAR-L CQC / Mk 13.
==CZ 805 G1==
A Jiaolong assault team member uses a CZ 805 G1 to fire smoke grenades.
thumb|none|600px|A CZ 805 G1 on the right.
==RPG-7==
RPG-7 rocket launchers are used by various characters.
thumb|none|600px|A Zaka terrorist aims the RPG-7.
thumb|none|600px|Yang Rui aims his captured RPG-7 at Zaka terrorists.
==Fake FIM-92 Stinger==
Tong Li (Jiang Luxia) grabs a mocked-up FIM-92 Stinger from a crate in the C-130 cargo plane and uses it to shoot down a rebel SA-330 helicopter. This prop seems to be referenced from multiple different launchers.
thumb|none|600px|A crate of the FIM-92 Stinger.
thumb|none|600px|The Stinger missile launcher in the crate.
thumb|none|600px|Tong Li holds the Stinger.
thumb|none|600px|Left side of the Stinger.
=Others=
==GIAT M621==
The rebel SA-330 helicopter is mounted with a GIAT M621 automatic cannon.
thumb|none|600px|A GIAT M621 is mounted on the SA-330 helicopter.
==SA-330 Helicopter==
thumb|none|600px|The SA-330 helicopter.
==T-72 Main Battle Tank==
thumb|none|600px|The T-72 tank.
thumb|none|600px|The T-72 tank in the desert.
==M60A3 Main Battle Tank==
thumb|none|600px|Two M60A3 tanks.
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