Ultimate Weapons

Ultimate Weapons is a documentary TV show on Military Channel. It searches for the ten best weapons in five different categories: Close Quarters Battle, Sniper Rifles, Artillery and Armored Vehicles, Firepower, and Robotic Warriors.
The following guns appear in the television series Ultimate Weapons:
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=Handguns=
==Beretta 92FS Inox==
A suppressed Beretta 92FS Inox with black safety control and hammer is attached to a CornerShot.
==Browning Hi-Power==
A Browning HP is compared to a H&K MP7A1 to demonstrate the small size of the HK MP7.
==FN Five-seveN USG==
During the part with the FN P90, the operator pulls out a FN Five-seveN and fires a few shots at the shooting range.
==Glock 17==
A Gen2 Glock 17 is attached to a CornerShot.
==Glock 19==
A Glock 19 pistol is attached to a CornerShot.
==Glock 19C==
A Glock 19C is attached to a CornerShot.
==IMI Jericho 941 F==
The Jericho 941 is seen when the VIPeR (Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot) is being shown. (Note: The length of the barrel cannot be seen, so the gun could be a compact variant too.)
=Submachine Guns=
==FN P90 / P90 TR==
The FN P90 was ranked the fifth best CQB weapon. The gun was praised for its innovative design, rounded corners, small size, superb accuracy, and high magazine capacity.
==Heckler & Koch MP5A2==
A guard was carrying an MP5A2 during the part showing the H&K MP7A1.
==Heckler & Koch MP7A1==
The H&K MP7A1 was ranked the second best close quarters combat weapon. 
thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with H&K sound suppressor and red dot sight - 4.6x30mm
==IMI Micro Uzi==
A CGI Micro Uzi is shown during the opening sequence of each episode. Another Micro Uzi with stock folded was also shown during the part with the Uzi.
==IMI Mini Uzi==
Picture of a Mini Uzi was shown when the Uzi was tested and its variants were mentioned.
==IMI Uzi==
The Uzi was ranked the tenth best close combat weapon.
==TDI Vector==
The TDI Vector was ranked the best close quarter combat weapon.
==Magpul FMG-9==
Prototype version of the Magpul FMG-9 was ranked the third best close combat weapon.
==DEB M21==
Images of the DEB M21 are shown when the Magpul FMG-9 is being shown. The gun is misidentified as the Ares FMG.
=Assault/Battle Rifles=
==Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf==
The Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf was ranked the fourth best weapon in the Firepower category.
==Colt M4==
The M4 is prominently featured throughout the series.
==Colt M16A4==
Various M16A4 rifles are seen during stock footage.
==Colt XM177E2==
==Custom AR-15==
A custom AR-15 rifle is seen in one of the episodes. The rifle looks like an early model Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II with the handguard of an M16A1 type handguard. This is not unusual as the Sporter II used a proprietary handguard designed to fit the A1 triangular end cap, meaning that if it became damaged the easiest replacement part would be an A1 handguard.
==Daewoo K2==
A Daewoo K2 rifle is seen during the part when the FN P90 is being presented.
==Enfield L85A1/A2==
Enfield L85A1/A2 rifles are seen in archive footage. Sometimes equipped with SUSAT or L123A2 grenade launcher.
==Ferfrans SOAR==
The Ferfrans SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle) is ranked the ninth best close combat weapon. It is shown with a 10.5" barrel and Magpul CTR stock.
==FN FAL 50.63==
On an archive footage, a soldier carries what look like a FN FAL 50.63 rifle with the carrying handle removed.
==Heckler & Koch G3A3==
A G3A3 was seen on a German soldier's back while he was loading up a PzH 2000 howitzer.
==Heckler & Koch G36C==
The Heckler & Koch G36C was ranked the 8th best close quarters combat weapon.
==Heckler & Koch HK416==
A Heckler & Koch HK416 with drum mag is also seen when the Ferfrans SOAR is being shown. The footage shown there is actually from Future Weapons.
==IMI Tavor CTAR-21==
An Israeli Spec Ops operative is seen holding a CTAR-21 when the CornerShot is being shown. Another soldier is seen with a CTAR-21 when the VIPeR (Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot) is being showcased.
==Knight's Armament Company PDW==
The KAC PDW was ranked the sixth best CQB weapon.
==LWRC PSD==
The LWRC PSD (Personal Security Detail) - known as "M6 PSD" when this show was made - was ranked the seventh best close quarters battle weapon.
==M14==
An M14 rifle is being shown when the Ferfrans SOAR is being tested.
==Norinco Type 56-1==
During the part when the Ferfrans SOAR was tested, several Norinco Type 56-1 rifles were also shown being fired. The Type 56-1's are fitted with Bakelite magazines.
==Zastava Arms M70AB2==
A Zastava Arms M70AB2 rifle was seen during the part with the KRISS USA Vector.
=Sniper Rifles=
==Accuracy International AS50==
The Accuracy International AS50 was ranked the 5th best sniper rifle.
==Accuracy International AWSM==
The Accuracy International Arctic Warface Super Magnum was ranked the third best sniper rifle.
==Accuracy International AX338==
An Accuracy International AX338 sniper rifle was seen during the AWSM episode.
==Barrett M82==
The first version Barrett M82 was shown on a photo in front of the gun's designer, Ronnie Barrett.
thumb|none|450px|Early Specification Barrett M82 - .50 BMG
==Barrett M82A1==
A Barrett M82A1 was shown during the presentation of the M107.
==Barrett M82A1M==
A Barrett M82A1M was shown as the file image for the Barrett M107.
==Barrett M99==
The Barrett M99 chambered in .416 Barrett was ranked the fourth best sniper rifle.
==Barrett M107==
The Barrett M107 was ranked the second best sniper rifle.
==Barrett M107A1==
The Barrett M107A1 was shown during the part with its predecessor, the M107.
==Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention ==
The Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention was ranked the best sniper rifle.
==Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout==
The Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout was ranked the sixth best sniper rifle.
==Knight's Armament Company M110 SASS==
The Knight's Armament Company M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System was ranked the tenth best sniper rifle.
==LWRC SABR==
The LWRC SABR (Sniper Assaulter Battle Rifle) - now known as the REPR (Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle) - was ranked the 9th best sniper rifle.
==McMillan TAC-50==
The McMillan TAC-50 was ranked the 8th best sniper rifle, fitted with a McCann night vision rail mount.
==Remington/USMC M40A3 ==
An M40A3 rifle is seen during the part with the Tactical Rifles M40.
==Tactical Rifles M40==
Chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua. Ranked the 7th best sniper rifle.
=Shotguns=
==MPS AA-12==
The Military Police Systems AA-12 was ranked the sixth best weapon in the Firepower category. The AA-12 CQB (13" barrel) was also seen for a brief time, mounted on a UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle).
=Machine Guns=
== Bofors 40mm L/60==
Bofors 40mm L/60 auto-cannons can be seen mounted on AC-130 Spooky gunships.
==Browning M2HB / M2A2 ==
The Browning M2HB / M2A2 Heavy Machine Gun is seen mounted on various armored vehicles including the Abrams M1A2, Merkava IV MBT, Crusher UGV, and the M1128 Mobile Gun System (Stryker MGS). It is also found on the "Lemur" RWS (Remote Weapon System) mounted on a BAE Systems FH77BW L52 "Archer" Artillery System.
==Dillon Aero M134D==
The Dillon Aero M134D Minigun was ranked the ninth best weapon in the Firepower category.
==FN M240B==
An FN M240B machine gun was seen during the Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout episode.
==FN M240C==
The FN M240C machine gun is coaxial-mounted on the Abrams M1A2 tank.
==FN M240D==
The FN M240D machine gun is mounted on a Abrams M1A2 tank, and on the Protector USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) in a Mini Typhoon Weapon Station.
==FN M249-E2 SAW==
The FN M249-E2 Squad Automatic Weapon is seen on stock footage, most notably during the part with the AT4 CS launcher.
==FN MAG==
The FN MAG is mounted on the Merkava IV Main Battle Tank. It has the barrel of the coaxial variants, hence the absence of the flash hider and front sight.
==General Dynamics GAU-12/U Equalizer==
A General Dynamics GAU-12/U 25mm cannon can be seen mounted on an AC-130 Spooky gunship.
==General Electric M61 Vulcan==
The AC-130A Project Gunship II is armed with four 20mm M61 Vulcan rotary machine guns.
==PKM==
The PKM was seen on archive footeage, most notably during the Beowulf and RPG-7 segments.
==Rheinmetall MG3==
An MG3 is mounted on the PzH 2000 howitzer.
=Launchers & Artillery=
==Ferfrans RMGL 403==
The Ferfrans RMGL 403 is seen in stand-alone configuration for a brief time, when the SOAR is being tested. The narrator refers to it as "XL-200", which was possibly the previous designation of the GL.
==FGM-148 Javelin==
The FGM-148 Javelin was ranked the best weapon in the Firepower category. Several other Javelins are also seen during the episode showcasing the MULE UGV.
== M102 105mm Howitzer ==
M102 105mm Howitzers can be seen mounted on AC-130 Spooky gunships.
thumb|none|500px|Modified M102 howitzer taken from an AC-130 Spectre gunship - 105x372R
==M203==
The M203 is mounted on various rifles, seen on archive footage.
==M79 "Thumper"==
The M79 grenade launcher is shown on an archive footage when the narrator speaks about the Milkor MGL Mk 1L's capability to fire six rounds without reloading.
==Milkor MGL Mk 1L==
The Milkor MGL Mk 1L was presented by a Milkor USA designer. It was ranked the 2nd best weapon in the firepower category.
==Milkor Mark 14==
The Mark 14 was ranked the 2nd best weapon in the firepower category, along with its bigger brother, the MGL Mk 1L (MGL-140).
==Mk 153 Mod 0 ==
A Mk 153 SMAW was fired on an archive footage.
==Norinco Type 69==
Norinco Type 69 rocket propelled grenade was shown during the part with the RPG-7. (Just like in most US films, it was used as a stand-in for the real RPG-7.)
==MATADOR==
The MATADOR was ranked the seventh best weapon in the Firepower category.
==Rafael SIMON==
The Rafael SIMON was ranked the 8th best weapon in the Firepower category. 
==RPG-2==
An RPG-2 was shown on archive footage during the part with the RPG-7.
==RPG-7==
The RPG-7 was ranked the fifth best weapon in the Firepower category. It was praised for its high portability, low cost and simplicity.
thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm
thumb|none|500px|"RPG-7"
thumb|none|500px|Taking aim with an RPG-7 launcher.
thumb|none|500px|Close-up of the pistol grip and support grip of an RPG-7.
thumb|none|500px|Backblast of an RPG-7 launcher.
thumb|none|500px|Final score of the RPG-7.
==Saab Bofors Dynamics AT4 CS==
The AT4 CS (Confined Space) was ranked the third best weapon in the Firepower category.
thumb|none|450px|AT4 - 84mm
thumb|none|500px|"AT4 CS"
thumb|none|500px|An AT4 being fired on an archive video.
thumb|none|500px|Close-up of the AT4 CS' barrel.
thumb|none|500px|Back blast of the original AT4.
thumb|none|500px|Back blast of the AT4 CS. The CS variant uses a saltwater countermass in the rear of the launcher to absorb the back blast, allowing troops to fire the launcher from enclosed areas.
thumb|none|500px|Final score of the AT4 CS.
==Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70==
The Saab Bofors Dynamics RBS 70 was ranked the tenth most powerful weapon.
=Others=
==CornerShot==
The CornerShot is ranked the fourth best CQB weapon. It is fitted with a Beretta 92FS Inox, Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 19C and a 40x46mm grenade launcher (designated "CornerShot 40TM").
FOR MORE CORNERSHOT IMAGES, PLEASE GO TO THE HANDGUNS SECTION OF THIS ARTICLE.
==Mk 2 Hand Grenade==
An Mk 2 hand grenade was seen on an archive footage.
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