Weapons at a glance
The source catalog currently groups 22 firearm and launcher entries across the two factions. That count includes variants with attached bayonets, optics, or launchers; it is a navigation list, not an official promise that every role, unlock level, or future patch will use the same roster.
| Faction | Entries | Combat coverage |
|---|---|---|
| US Armed Forces | 10 | Rifles, sidearm, machine gun, sniper rifle, grenade launchers, anti-armour launcher, flamethrower, shotgun |
| North Vietnamese Army | 12 | Rifles and variants, sidearm, submachine guns, machine gun, sniper variant, rocket launcher, flamethrower, shotgun |
The Royal Armouries collaboration confirms the game’s effort to ground weapons in historical references, while the M16A1/M203 video examines one US platform in detail. Neither source is a complete current loadout database. Use the tables below to identify a weapon family, then confirm its role slot in the live client.
Weapons in gameplay
Use the tables below for the source catalog names and variants. The role and loadout determine which weapons you can select.
Choose by the problem you need to solve
| Your immediate need | Start with | Confirm in the client |
|---|---|---|
| General infantry and medium range | M16A1 or Type 53 family | Which rifleman or assault loadout is open |
| Sustained fire | M60 or RPD | The machine-gunner role and ammunition support |
| Armour or emplacements | M72 or RPG-02 | The anti-armour role and the current target |
| Close buildings and jungle lanes | Model 77E, IZH 58, or K50M | Range, faction, and role restrictions |
| Area explosives | M79, M16A1-M203, or N4 launcher | Whether the launcher is a separate or attached loadout |
This table answers the practical “which one should I pick?” question without inventing damage or unlock statistics. The source catalog identifies weapon families; the live role screen remains the authority for availability.
The US catalog contains rifles, a pistol, a machine gun, a sniper rifle, grenade launchers, an anti-armour launcher, a flamethrower, and a shotgun. Attached bayonet and grenade-launcher versions of the M16A1 are separate loadout entries. There are ten source-listed US weapons and variants.
| Weapon | Type |
|---|---|
| M16A1 | Assault rifle |
| M16A1 With Bayonet | Assault rifle variant |
| M16A1-M203 | Rifle with grenade launcher |
| M1911A1 | Sidearm |
| M2A1-7 | Flamethrower |
| M40 | Sniper rifle |
| M60 | Machine gun |
| M72 | Anti-armour launcher |
| M79 | Grenade launcher |
| Model 77E | Shotgun |
NVA weapon list
The NVA catalog contains rifles, a pistol, submachine guns, a machine gun, a sniper rifle, a rocket launcher, a flamethrower, and a shotgun. Type 53 variants with a PU optic, bayonet, or N4 rifle launcher are separate entries. There are twelve source-listed NVA weapons and variants.
| Weapon | Type |
|---|---|
| IZH 58 | Shotgun |
| K50M | Submachine gun |
| K50M Drum | Submachine gun variant |
| LPO-50 | Flamethrower |
| RPD | Machine gun |
| RPG-02 | Anti-armour rocket launcher |
| Type 53 | Rifle |
| Type 53 PU | Sniper rifle variant |
| Type 53 W/ N4 Rifle Launcher | Rifle with grenade launcher |
| Type 53 w/Bayonet | Rifle variant |
| Type 54 | Sidearm |
| Type 56 W/ Bayonet | Assault rifle variant |
Rifles and rifle variants
The US rifle family is built around the M16A1. The base version, bayonet version, and M203 grenade-launcher version appear separately because their attached equipment changes the loadout. The NVA list similarly separates the Type 53 base rifle from its scoped, bayonet, and rifle-launcher variants.
Machine guns and close-range weapons
The US M60 and NVA RPD fill the machine-gun category. The NVA also has the K50M and K50M Drum submachine-gun entries, while each faction has a shotgun: Model 77E for the US and IZH 58 for the NVA. Flamethrower entries are the US M2A1-7 and NVA LPO-50.
Sniper and sidearm choices
The US sniper entry is the M40, while the NVA catalog uses the scoped Type 53 PU. Sidearms are the M1911A1 for the US and Type 54 for the NVA. Weapon access depends on the role and loadout selected inside the current squad.
Launchers and explosive weapons
The US list includes the standalone M79 grenade launcher, the M16A1-M203 rifle combination, and the M72 anti-armour launcher. The NVA list includes the RPG-02 anti-armour launcher and the Type 53 with N4 rifle launcher. These are different weapons, so their controls and aiming procedures are not interchangeable.
How to find a weapon in game
Join the correct faction, open a squad, select a role, and inspect the available loadouts for that role. Weapons are tied to roles and loadouts rather than chosen from one unrestricted inventory. If another player already occupies a limited role, choose an available role or wait for that slot to open.