Ghost Recon 1
WEAPONS PAGE
LATEST UPDATES:
This page last updated on: 2007 May 20
Added the Russian Kord 12.7 Heavy Machine Gun
(giving a final total of 54 entries)
GHOST RECON 1 WEAPONS LIST
Here is a list of all the weapons that
show up in Ghost Recon 1 and its mission packs for both single player and multiplayer game types.
The majority of the weapons used by the Ghosts are listed in the game manuals.
However, some weapons used by the enemies do not show up in the manuals, and can only be
found listed as ".gun" files in GR's "Equip" folder.
Ghost Recon 1 weapons appear in green.
Desert Siege weapons appear in yellow.
There are 9 new weapons introduced in Desert Siege. All Desert Siege weapons are multiplayer-only unless
indicated.
Island Thunder weapons appear in blue. There are 12 new
weapons introduced in Island Thunder. All Island Thunder weapons are only available in
Quick Mission mode or multiplayer unless indicated.
Most of the descriptions for the weapons that appear in the original
Ghost Recon
are derived from the game manual. A few descriptions come from Ghost Recon.com's "official"
weapons page. Descriptions for
Desert Siege weapons come
from an official Ubi Soft Desert Siege press information package. Descriptions for the
Island Thunder weapons were
written by us following our own research.
For more details about the weapons stats, check out German fan site RainbowSix.org's
GR weapons section.
PLEASE NOTE: Thanks to all the fans that have e-mailed us about how some of the names and weapons specs in
this list are not totally accurate (e.g. the M4 should be the M4A1, the M16A2 looks more like a M16A4,
the MP5 should be a MP5A4, the MP5 SD should be the MP5SD5 and
it fires standard NATO 9x19mm, not subsonic rounds). Our goal for this weapons page is to give some brief information
(including some interesting historical notes) so players can differentiate between the huge number of weapons
in the GR series. The names and specs in the descriptions below reflect what is seen in-game and in the manuals,
which the game designers have either purposely (to avoid intellectual property issues) or perhaps mistakenly deviated from real world
info.
HAND-HELD
M67 Hand Grenade -
The M67 fragmentation hand grenade is the current U.S. Army standard-issue hand grenade.
M18 Claymore -
The M18 directional anti-personnel fragmentation
mine consists of a curved rectangular plastic shell with C3
explosive inside. When triggered, the explosive releases 700 deadly steel balls which
blow out towards one direction in a fan-shaped pattern.
M2 Demolitions Charge -
The M2 demo charge is capable of destroying roads, bridges, and other structures.
AN/GVS-5 Binoculars -
The AN/GVS-5 is a hand-held binocular-like laser range finder which can determine ranges up to 10,000m.
AN/GSQ-187 Sensor -
The AN/GSQ-187 is a placed remote sensor that detects enemy movements based on changes in seismic, acoustic, thermal, and magnetic energy in the area.
PISTOLS
M9 -
The M9 is a 9mm pistol with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds. It is the current standard-issue sidearm used in the U.S. Army.
M9 SD - The M9SD is the M9 pistol equipped with a silencer and subsonic ammunition. It sacrifices
power for quieter operation.
M1911 -
Designed by John Browning and selected by the U.S. armed forces in 1911, the Model 1911 .45 caliber pistol has
been adopted by many armies around the world as a standard sidearm. This pistol is only used by
enemies in Ghost Recon, and appears in the very first mission.
Papashvili brandishes the M1911 in GR's first level
HK4 - The HK4
was the first pistol designed by Heckler & Koch in the mid-1960's. The German firm used the name "HK4" because the
handgun was available in four calibers. The version used in Island Thunder is 9mm semi-automatic.
Makarov - The
Makarov is a Russian-designed semi-automatic 9mm pistol. More info here.
SUBMACHINE GUNS
MP5 -
The MP5 SMG fires a 9x19mm pistol ammunition round from a 30-round magazine.
MP5 SD -
The MP5 SD is the MP5 SMG with an integral silencer.
It fires a subsonic 9mm round.
Bizon -
The Bizon is a Russian 9mm submachine gun. It fires a 9 x 18mm
Makarov round at a cyclic rate of 700 rounds per minute.
Star Z84 -
The Z84 is the Spanish army's standard submachine gun
manufactured by Star. It fires a 9mm round at a cyclic rate of 600 rounds per minute.
Samopal 25 -
The Samopal 25 is a 9mm submachine gun designed in Czechoslovakia during
the Soviet era. It is identical to the Samopal 23 but the "25" designation indicates a folding stock.
ASSAULT RIFLES
M16A2 - The M16A2 is the U.S. Army standard-issue rifle. It fires
5.56x45mm ammunition fed by a 30-round magazine.
M16/M203 - This variant of the M16A2 comes with the M203 underbarrel
40mm grenade launcher attached. The M203 is a single-shot breach-loading weapon.
OICW/GL - The OICW
(Objective Individual Combat Weapon) weapons system consists of an assault rifle firing 5.56x45mm ammunition
and a 20mm semi-automatic grenade launcher. The grenade launcher
is mounted above the rifle barrel and loads from a 6-round magazine. The two systems can be separated and the
assault rifle-only portion can be used independently of the grenade launcher.
OICW - Ghost Recon
allows the choice of this version of the OICW which consists of the assault rifle portion only.
AK47 -
The AK47 fires the 7.62 x 39mm M1943 round. The weapon is fed by a 30-round detachable
magazine. This weapon is not playable in Ghost Recon, but enemies that show up early in Ghost Recon (like
the Georgian rebels) will use it against you in the single-player missions.
AK74 -
The AK74 fires 5.45mm ammo fed by a 30-round magazine. It was introduced into Soviet Army service in
1974, but there were so many AK47s around that many reserve units still use the older weapons
even today. Enemies like the elite Russian soldiers that show up in GR's later levels
will use it against you.
AK74/GL -
This version of the AK74 comes with an underbarrel grenade launcher attached.
This weapon is not playable in Ghost Recon, but is used by enemies in the single-player missions (e.g. the swamp mission).
AK74U -
The AK74U was developed from the AK74, but features a shorter barrel, lesser muzzle velocity, a higher rate of fire,
but lower consistency of fire. The AK74U is intended for special subunits of airborne troops, signal men, combat engineers, drivers of combat vehicles,
crews of missile launchers and special law enforcement subunits. (Info taken from this page.)
This weapon is only used by enemies in Ghost Recon, and first appears in the Docks mission.
The Russian AK74U spotted in the Docks level
Groza/GP25 -
The Groza is a Russian bullpup assault rifle design. It fires a 9x39mm round at a cyclic rate of
700 rounds per minute. The variant in Desert Siege utilizes an underbarrel GP25 40mm grenade launcher.
AN94 -
The AN94 is a Russian assault rifle design, slated to replace the AK74. It fires the Russian 5.45mm
round. It has two different rates of fire, depending on the cyclic setting. The first is a 2-round
burst mode that cycles at 1800 rounds per minute. In fully automatic mode, the rifle cycles at
600 rounds per minute.
AN94/GP25 -
This version of the AN94 comes with a GP25 underbarrel 40mm grenade launcher attached.
A91 -
The A91 is a Russian compact assault rifle design. It fires a 9x39mm round at a cyclic rate of
800 rounds per minute.
Samopal vz 58 -
The Samopal vz 58 (1958 version) was the Czechoslovakian version of the AK47. It also fires the Soviet standard
7.62 x 39mm round. Although manufactured during the Soviet era, it still sees service in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia today.
CARBINES
M4 - The M4 carbine is a
scaled-down version of the M16 rifle. It fires the
same 5.56x45mm ammunition from the same 30-round magazines.
SA80 - The SA80 is a scaled-down carbine version of the L85 IW (Individual Weapon)
assault rifle used by the British Army. It fires the NATO standard 5.56x45mm round from a 30-round magazine.
FN-FAL Para Variant -
The FN-FAL is a Belgian assault rifle manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. The Para variant is a
slightly shorter and lighter carbine version of the assault rifle designed for use by paratroops.
It fires a 7.62x51mm round at a cyclic rate of 600 rounds per minute.
M4 SOCOM (Silenced) -
This SOCOM (Special Operations Command)
version of the M4 carbine appears in the Island Thunder single player campaign as a specialist's weapon.
It fires the same 5.56x45mm rounds. It is equipped with the M4 SOPMOD (Special Operations Peculiar Modification) kit.
This accessory kit includes an ACOG scope that
allows for better target acquisition in low-light and night situations. The M4 SOCOM in Island Thunder also uses a sound suppressor.
Henry Ramirez with the M4 SOCOM in Island Thunder
SNIPER RIFLES
M24 - The M24 is the current sniper rifle system of the U.S. Army. It is
a bolt-action rifle firing a 7.62x51mm round from a 6-round magazine. It has a 10x power telescopic
sight.
L96A1 - The L96A1 is a bolt-action single-shot sniper rifle that is in
current use by the British Army. It fires 7.62x51mm ammunition from a 10-round box magazine.
M82A1 Barrett -
The M82A1 is a 0.50 caliber semi-automatic rifle.
The extreme power of the rounds it fires makes it ideal for taking out lightly armored
vehicles. The weapon is fed from a 10-round box magazine.
SVD - The SVD, or Dragunov, is a semi-automatic rifle firing 7.62x54mm
ammunition of Russian design. It is fed from a 10-round box magazine.
PSG1 -
The PSG1 is a sniper rifle manufactured by Heckler and Koch.
The rifle fires a 7.62x51mm round in semi-automatic mode only.
M98 Barrett -
The M98 is an American rifle manufactured by Barrett.
The rifle fires a 0.338 Lapua Magnum round only in semi-automatic mode.
SR25 -
The SR25 is a semi-automatic sniper rifle based on the M16 assault rifle, but chambered
for 7.62mm caliber rounds. It uses a 20-round magazine. It appears in the Island Thunder single player campaign as a
specialist's weapon.
SR25 SD -
This is a silenced SR25 equipped with a suppressor.
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS
M249 SAW -
The M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is a light support weapon that fires 5.56x45mm
ammunition. It is commonly fed from a 200-round drum magazine.
RPK74 -
The RPK74 is a heavier variant of the AK-74 assault rifle. It fires a 5.45x39mm round.
Degtyarev DP -
The Degtyarev DP was the standard light machine gun of the Soviet army
during World War II. It fires a 7.62x54mm round at a cyclic rate of 550 rounds per minute. Ammunition is
fed from a 47-round drum.
RP46 -
The RP46 is a newer version of the Degtyarev DP. The RP46 has a higher
rate of fire but is heavier than the DP. The RP46 features a distinct carrying handle. It can use either belt-fed ammunition or a drum magazine.
MEDIUM MACHINE GUNS
MG3 -
The MG3 fires a 7.62x51mm round. It has a specially made drum that holds 100 rounds of
linked ammunition.
M60 -
The M60 is an American general-purpose machine gun. It fires a 7.62x51mm round
at a cyclic rate of 600 rounds per minute.
PKM -
The PKM is a Russian medium machine gun. It fires a
7.62x54mm round at a cyclic rate of 700 rounds per minute. This weapon shows up in both
single player and multiplayer Desert Siege.
FN M240G -
Manufactured for the US Army and Marines by Belgian company
FN, the M240G has largely replaced the M60.
The M240G fires a 7.62mm round at an operator
adjustable rate of 750 to 950 rounds per minute. The "G" indicates this is the ground infantry modified version
of the M240 that is mounted on AFVs. The version seen in Island Thunder has a large
AN/PVS-17 scope mounted on it for
night use.
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS
Browning M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun -
This is a stationary tripod-mounted belt-fed heavy machine gun used
by the U.S. and its allies. It can be found in a few fortified areas in Ghost Recon, and cannot be carried around.
During use, it requires a short period to cool in order to avoid overheating and jamming.
Kord 12.7 Heavy Machine Gun
- The Russian
Kord is a
12.7 x 109mm caliber belt-fed, air-cooled,
gas-operated full-auto only heavy machine gun. This stationary tripod-mounted weapon can be found in
enemy emplacements and cannot be carried around. It is the enemy's equivalent to the Browning M2,
and also requires a short period to cool in order to avoid overheating and jamming.
A Russian soldier firing an emplaced Kord in Ghost Recon
GRENADE LAUNCHERS
MM1 -
The MM1 is a semi-automatic grenade launcher that fires 40mm grenades.
It uses a 12-round magazine. It appears in the Island Thunder single player campaign as a
specialist's weapon.
AGS17 Automatic Grenade Launcher System -
This is a Russian-made emplaced tripod-mounted belt-fed automatic grenade launcher.
A drum magazine on its side holds 30mm grenade rounds. The Russian nickname for the weapon is "Plamya" (flame).
More info here.
ANTI-ARMOR
M136 -
The M136 (also known outside the U.S. as the AT4) is a disposable recoiless weapons system that fires an 84mm HEAT (High Explosive
Anti Tank) rocket capable of destroying light armored vehicles. The M136 is also capable of firing a HP (High Penetration) round that can penetrate the armor of most
main battle tanks. This weapon is used by both the Ghosts and Russian forces in Ghost Recon.
RPG7 -
The RPG7 is an 85mm Soviet-era infantry anti-tank weapon.
It is shoulder-launched, portable, and capable of penetrating 12 inches of armor plate. (Info taken from
this page.) This weapon can be seen strapped on the backs of
some of the enemies in Desert Siege.
SPECIAL THANKS
I want to extend special thanks to certain individuals who helped make this page more
informative and accurate:
Cynical Saint - For proof-reading this page and pointing out the Equip folder.
Serellan - For his edits and reminding me about the Russian grenade launchers!
Eric Avila - For finding out that the M1911 pistol is used by Papashvili in GR's first level! Eric also
pointed out the visual differences between the AK47 and AK74 in-game
(The AK74's flash suppressor is more cylindrical while the AK47's flash suppressors are usually
an open top diagonal cut) and sending in the description for the AK74.
Scott Howe - For pointing out the differences between the M82A1 and M98 Barrett.
Corey - For finding the AK74U on the Docks level.
Charles Jasper - For pointing out the differences between the in-game and real-life names of the weapons.
B. Tijsterman - For pointing out 3 years after this page was completed (last update was in May 2004!)
that all this time we have missed listing the stationary Kord 12.7 Heavy Machine Gun found in enemy emplacements.
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