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Heavy weapon or Heavy Weapon may refer to: A weapon system that is too big and heavy for infantry to carry and thus rely on mounting platforms (vehicles
Heavy_weapon
2005 video game
Heavy Weapon, also referred to as Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank, is a horizontally scrolling shooter that was both developed and published by PopCap Games
Heavy_Weapon
Type of military unit
Heavy weapons platoon (HWP) is a term from military science which refers to an infantry platoon equipped with machine guns, mortars, rocket-propelled
Heavy_weapons_platoon
Turkish small arms and defense systems manufacturer
Following its integration into SYS ecosystem, CANiK expanded into heavier weapon systems and modular defense technologies. CANiK is widely known for
Canik_Arms
Portable light machine gun
direct firepower. Weapons fulfilling this role can be light machine guns, or modified selective-fire rifles fitted with a heavier barrel, bipod and a
Squad_automatic_weapon
Implement or device used to inflict damage, harm, or kill
Light weapons – 'man-portable' weapons that may require a small team to operate. Heavy weapons – artillery and similar weapons larger than light weapons (see
Weapon
Class of weapons under the National Firearms Act
mortars, rocket launchers, large projectiles, and other heavy ordnance). Acquisition of these weapons is subject to prior approval of the Attorney General
Title_II_weapons
Identified as a lightbow, the weapon operates on the same principle as a Wookiee bowcaster and is said to be more powerful than a heavy blaster rifle, allowing
List_of_Star_Wars_weapons
Kanawa Heavy Weapons is a 1991 role-playing supplement for Torg published by West End Games. Kanawa Heavy Weapons is a supplement in which weapons are detailed
Kanawa_Heavy_Weapons
Military unit size, usually composed of two or more squads or equivalent units
It is usually divided into three eight to ten person sections and a heavy weapons detachment that deploys a GPMG, and a Carl Gustav rifle, depending on
Platoon
Man-portable multi-role weapon system
can be assigned if heavy use is expected. In the firing procedure it is the loader's responsibility to check the area behind the weapon for people and for
Carl Gustaf 8.4 cm recoilless rifle
Carl_Gustaf_8.4_cm_recoilless_rifle
A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either nuclear fission (fission or atomic bomb) or a
Nuclear_weapon
.50-caliber heavy machine gun
been used extensively as a vehicle weapon and for aircraft armament by the United States since the 1930s. It was heavily used during World War II, the Korean
M2_Browning
Heavy machine gun
is a Soviet designed 14.5×114mm-caliber heavy machine gun, which first entered service as an infantry weapon in 1949. In the 1960s, the infantry version
KPV_heavy_machine_gun
Award
the G36) Heavy weapon (for example machine gun (MG3) or antitank launcher (Panzerfaust 3) The awarded grade is determined by the lowest weapon qualification
German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship
German_Armed_Forces_Badge_of_Marksmanship
Weapon made from objects attached to a chain
A chain weapon is a weapon made of one or more heavy objects attached to a chain, sometimes with a handle. The flail was one of the more common types of
Chain_weapon
Type of military unit
balance of the battalion. The weapons company provides organic fire support coordination, mortar, anti-armor, and heavy machine gun support. The company
Weapons_company
Two classes of man-portable weapons
weapons not listed above. In contrast, the term "heavy weapons" generally refers to any other weapon systems that are too cumbersome for foot transportation
Small_arms_and_light_weapons
Codename for 1950s proposed American nuclear weapon
This first device, however, was too heavy to work as a deliverable weapon. The first deployable thermonuclear weapon designs were tested during Operation
Sundial_(weapon)
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Look up heavy or heavily in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Heavy may refer to: Heavy, a characterization of objects with substantial weight Heavy, a wake
Heavy
Blunt weapon
truncheon, cosh, nightstick, or impact weapon) is a short staff or stick, usually made of wood, wielded as a weapon or tool since prehistory. There are several
Club_(weapon)
Rapid-fire projectile weapon that fires armour-piercing or explosive shells
and anti-aircraft guns. Autocannons are heavy weapons that are unsuitable for use by infantry. Due to the heavy weight and recoil, they are typically installed
Autocannon
Firearm stabilizing device
accurate use of heavier weapons and reduce fatigue by displacing the weight of the weapon from the arms to the torso and to mitigate weapon recoil. As of
Third Arm Weapon Interface System
Third_Arm_Weapon_Interface_System
Gun capable of heavy sustained fire
the "heavy" aspect of the weapon referred to the weapon's bulk and ability to sustain fire, not the cartridge caliber. This class of weapons was best
Heavy_machine_gun
Fully automatic firearm
generally used when attached to a bipod or tripod, a fixed mount or a heavy weapons platform for stability against recoil. Many machine guns also use belt
Machine_gun
Type of light spear designed to be thrown by hand
a light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically as a ranged weapon. Today, the javelin is predominantly used for sporting purposes such as
Javelin
Lightweight all-terrain vehicle
weapon mounts, storage space and roll cage. The vehicle has different layout for different mission set, including troop transport, logistics, heavy weapon
Lynx_(ATV)
Tracked heavy armoured fighting vehicle
vehicle intended as a primary offensive weapon in front-line ground combat. Tank designs are a balance of heavy firepower, strong armour, and battlefield
Tank
Automatic grenade launcher
grenade launcher which was often used on perimeter defense posts and heavy weapons vehicles. United States - US Army, USMC, USAF Comparison of automatic
XM174_grenade_launcher
Apparatus used to affix a weapon to an installation or vehicle
A weapon mount is an assembly or mechanism used to hold a weapon (typically a gun) onto a platform in order for it to function at maximum capacity. Weapon
Weapon_mount
Polearm or impact weapon
martel-de-fer, "iron hammer") is a weapon that was used by both foot soldiers and cavalry. It is a very old weapon and gave its name, owing to its constant
War_hammer
United States Army sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient
machine-gun and small-arms fire. Under fire, he retrieved and employed a heavy weapon system, thereby allowing U.S. and partnered forces to regain the initiative
Christopher_Celiz
Concept in games
equipment changes, such as sharpshooter classes armed with sniper rifles, or heavy weapon classes with machine guns and rocket launchers; to unique gameplay changes
Character_class
German railway supergun
Schwerer Gustav (German pronunciation: [ˈʃveːʁɐ ˈɡʊstaf]; lit. 'Heavy Gustav') was a German 80-centimetre (31.5 in) railway gun. Two were developed in
Schwerer_Gustav
2-stage nuclear weapon
thermonuclear weapon, fusion weapon or hydrogen bomb (H-bomb) is a second-generation nuclear weapon, using nuclear fusion. The most destructive weapons ever created
Thermonuclear_weapon
Finnish wheeled armoured personnel carrier
and workshop vehicles. The AMV heavy weapon platform features a stronger structure, enabling the fitting of heavy weapon systems e.g. Patria AMOS 120 mm
Patria_AMV
Type of long poleaxe
countries of Europe before the year 1400. It was essentially the butcher's heavy weapon with which he clave the head of an ox. It was this primitive halberd
Bardiche
Maritime infantry of the Italian Armed Forces
M113 (“VCC-1”). The heavy company forms the combat support component of the battalion with their air defense and anti-armour weapons as well as with the
1st_San_Marco_Regiment
Mortar
States Army in 1991 as the M120 Mortar System. Its mission is to provide heavy-weapon, high-angle organic indirect fire support to the unit commander. The
Soltam_K6
Siege during the Bosnian War (1992–1996)
troops, defended much of the urban area throughout the war without heavy weapons or armor. Following numerous engagements, the VRS captured the suburbs
Siege_of_Sarajevo
Propaganda term for WWII German weapons programmes
[ˈvʊndɐˌvafə]) is a German word that literally translates to "wonder-weapon" or "miracle weapon" and was a term assigned during World War II by Nazi Germany's
Wunderwaffe
Military personnel who engage in ground combat
the role of heavy infantry again, using dense formations of pikes to drive off any cavalry. Dense formations are vulnerable to ranged weapons. Technological
Infantry
Heavy machine gun
minutes and 12 seconds (over 21,000 rounds). The Army adopted the weapon as its principal heavy machine gun, utilizing the M1906 .30-06 cartridge with a 150-grain
M1917_Browning_machine_gun
Using a firearm as a blunt weapon
in their hand and strike a blow with its handle or merely swung the heavy weapon as a club or baton while holding it normally.[citation needed] There
Pistol-whipping
Artillery weapon that launches explosive projectiles
typically used as indirect fire weapons for close fire support with a variety of ammunition. Historically, mortars were heavy siege artillery. Mortars launch
Mortar_(weapon)
Roman ballista-like torsion siege engine
placed in, thus allowing them to serve as sinew-springs. This gave the weapon more power. An arm made of wood known as the stilus, with iron hooks at
Scorpio_(weapon)
WWII amphibious landing zone in France
for a few surviving tanks and a heavy weapons squad here or there, the assault troops had only their personal weapons, which, having been dragged through
Omaha_Beach
Anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher
M72 LAW (light anti-tank weapon, also referred to as the light anti-armor weapon or LAW as well as LAWS: light anti-armor weapons system) is a main-portable
M72_LAW
Multinational wheeled armoured fighting vehicle
a remote weapon station for self-defense. Dutch vehicles are fitted with the Protector M151 RWS from Kongsberg fitted with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)
Boxer_(armoured_fighting_vehicle)
Form of water
generate power and those designed to produce isotopes for nuclear weapons. These heavy water reactors have the advantage of being able to run on natural
Heavy_water
Historical class of fighter aircraft; Primarily used in the Pre-War and WWII-period
A heavy fighter is a historic category of fighter aircraft produced in the 1930s and 1940s, designed to carry heavier weapons or operate at longer ranges
Heavy_fighter
Award
with one weapon qualification recognized in the Schützenschnur, any of the following are recognized: light (pistole or MP), rifle and heavy weapon (MG or
German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency
German_Armed_Forces_Badge_for_Military_Proficiency
Heavy machine gun
the Type 54 heavy machine gun, but the thinner barrel overheats faster. In trials, the W85 lost out to the Type 85 as an infantry weapon and was not accepted
W85_heavy_machine_gun
Weapon system for combat platforms
weapon station (RCWS), remotely operated weapon system (ROWS), or remote weapon system (RWS), is a remotely operated light or medium-caliber weapon system
Remote controlled weapon station
Remote_controlled_weapon_station
Military operation of the Bosnian War
heavy weapons, which were key items for trench warfare. This lack of weapons eventually led commander Rasim Delić to stop the offensive due to heavy losses
Operation_Tekbir_'95
Military unit size designation
consisting of three rifle companies and a heavy weapons company. That is, rifle companies A, B, C along with heavy weapons Company D were part of the 1st battalion
Battalion
Heavy machine gun
War. Though seemingly intended to replace the older Type 92 heavy machine gun, the weapon never underwent the same level of mass production as its predecessor
Type_1_heavy_machine_gun
2010 film by Sylvain White
Special Forces operatives, includes team leader Clay, demo expert Roque, heavy weapon specialist Pooch, hacker Jensen, and sniper Cougar. They are sent to
The_Losers_(2010_film)
Type of backsword with curved blade, designed to cut and slash
blades became common and were also used by heavy cavalry. The military sabre was used as a duelling weapon in academic fencing in the 19th century, giving
Sabre
Heavy machine gun
2015-12-11. Weapons: An International Encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to 2000 A.D. St. Martin's Press. 1991. ISBN 0-312-03950-6. "Japanese 7.7mm Heavy Machine
Type_92_heavy_machine_gun
Type of weapons system
shoulder-launched missile weapons, and static anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles. Heavy weapons platoon Small arms for weapons used by individuals List
Crew-served_weapon
Weaponry used by the U.S. Marine Corps
This is a list of weapons used by the United States Marine Corps: The basic infantry weapon of the United States Marine Corps is the M27 Infantry Automatic
List of weapons of the United States Marine Corps
List_of_weapons_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
Heavy machine gun
Kord-12.7 mm heavy machine gun is a Russian design that entered service in 1998 replacing the older NSV machine gun. Externally the weapon resembles the
Kord_machine_gun
Soviet tank commander (1911–1994)
from S.R.4 engaged 2 Soviet heavy tanks and then broke contact. NARA T315 R329 fig.238 reports 6 Pz.Div.'s total heavy weapon loss on 19 August 1941 as
Zinoviy_Kolobanov
Type of military unit
ground armored vehicles and air defense vehicles with heavy weapons systems. CAATs often use weapon systems such as M2 .50 caliber machine guns, Mk-19 grenade
Combined_anti-armor_team
Overwatch character
force Overwatch. Conceived due to Geoff Goodman's desire to include a heavy weapon wielding character into the game, she was designed by Arnold Tsang after
Zarya_(Overwatch)
Operations Force (GOF) and Marine Operations Force use a range of heavier weapons up to automatic cannon of 20mm calibre deployed on the armoured personnel
List of police firearms in Malaysia
List_of_police_firearms_in_Malaysia
Weapon that can kill many people or cause great damage
A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, or any other weapon that can kill or significantly harm many people
Weapon_of_mass_destruction
Tubular-shaped club or rod weapon designed to inflict blunt damage with whipping motion
18 lb) [ref?]. The weapon is used mainly on horseback with one hand, sometimes with two whips in both hands. Comparing to the top-heavy Chinese hammer, the
Bian_(weapon)
Club-like weapon
(heavy sword pommels have also been used as weights). However, there are few depictions of such a ball-and-chain flail from the period, so the weapon of
Morning_star_(weapon)
Basic deployable unit of maneuver in the U.S. Army
squadrons are planned to be activated. Also, heavy weapon companies in IBCT infantry battalions were downsized to weapon platoons within the battalion Headquarters
Brigade_Combat_Team
Military light utility/combat multi-role vehicle
Elbit weapon station equipped with a 12.7×99mm NATO heavy machine gun. For the other variants, Montenegro mentions having received 10 "M1278 Heavy Guns
Joint_Light_Tactical_Vehicle
Submachine gun
can be used by heavy weapon detachments, tank and aircraft crews, drivers, and radio or radar operators as a personal defence weapon. India Indian Army
ASMI
Land warfare branch of the Nepalese Armed Forces
later complemented by unlicensed, Indian-manufactured variants of the same weapon, as well its British counterpart, the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle. Beginning
Nepali_Army
understood as weapons but are not combat weapons, such as ceremonial weapons and ritual tools shaped or conceptualized as weapons, hunting weapons, and other
List of premodern combat weapons
List_of_premodern_combat_weapons
2010 video game
the Penny Arcade webcomic, Max from the Sam & Max franchise, the RED Heavy Weapons Guy from Team Fortress 2, and Strong Bad from the Homestar Runner web
Poker_Night_at_the_Inventory
Series of agreements to end the Donbas War
agreement, and called for another ceasefire from 15 February, withdrawal of heavy weapons further from the frontline, granting further self-governance to the
Minsk_agreements
Heavy machine gun
The Type 3 heavy machine gun (三年式重機関銃, San-nen-shiki juu-kikanjuu), also known as the Taishō 14 machine gun, was a Japanese air-cooled heavy machine gun
Type_3_heavy_machine_gun
British Second World War small high-speed military vessel
mostly equipped with one heavy weapon and numerous lighter guns. The later 71.5 feet (21.8 m) short MGBs would have two heavy weapon locations (a 2-pound
Motor_gunboat
Measures to combat enemy aerial forces
encompasses surface-based, subsurface (submarine-launched), and air-based weapon systems, in addition to associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Heavy machine gun
large-calibre') is a Soviet heavy machine gun. The weapon may be vehicle mounted or used on a tripod or wheeled carriage as a heavy infantry machine gun. The
DShK
Heavy machine gun
Maxim gun has been called "the weapon most associated with imperial conquest" by historian Martin Gilbert, and was heavily used by colonial powers during
Maxim_gun
2021 video game
disadvantages. These weapon types are used in the light weapon category and the heavy weapon category. There are also ranged weapons with three main categories:
Tails_of_Iron
Hungarian defensive line (built 1941–44)
two light machine guns and few submachine guns, and every squad and heavy weapon had its own shelter. The platoon had three or more concentric trench-rings
Árpád_Line
Remote control system for heavy fire arms
Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is a series of remote weapon stations used by the U.S. military on its armored vehicles and ships. It allows weapon operators
CROWS
Sighting device used on weapons
a variety of small arms as well as some heavier weapons. As with regular ultraviolet sensors, thermal weapon sights can operate in total darkness. Unlike
Thermal_weapon_sight
Weapon
howitzers. Kalyani group has also made a strong pitch for supplying heavy weapons to the Saudi Arabian military. Two gun systems, both developed by Kalyani
Bharat-52
Directed-energy weapon using lasers
A laser weapon is a type of directed-energy weapon (DEW) that uses lasers to inflict damage. Laser weapons are of two types: low-power laser dazzlers that
Laser_weapon
Polearm with a long shaft and pointed head used for thrusting or throwing
for thrusting as a melee weapon (including weapons such as lances and pikes) and those designed for throwing as a ranged weapon (usually referred to as
Spear
1940s United States 240 mm field howitzer
adapted into railway guns. The weapon addressed the requirement for super-heavy field artillery capable of attacking heavily reinforced targets, like those
240_mm_howitzer_M1
Fictional character
templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › The Heavy Weapons Guy, better known as the Heavy, is a playable character in the team-based shooter game
Heavy_(Team_Fortress_2)
Submachine gun
Army during World War I, the MP 18 was intended for use as a short-range weapon for trench warfare that would provide individual soldiers with increased
MP_18
2002 video game
member, such as using their demolitions expert to destroy bridges, their heavy weapons specialist to destroy tanks, etc. Prior to beginning a campaign, the
Conflict:_Desert_Storm
Heavily armed and armoured soldiers
means they were not "heavily-armored" (even by ancient standards), but on the other hand, this would allow them to carry more weapons. The regiment was followed
Heavy_infantry
Scottish polearm
Lochaber fasoun". The weapon is very similar to the Jedburgh axe, although the crescent blade of the former is larger and heavier than that of the latter
Lochaber_axe
Series of concert tours created by American metal band Disturbed
Music as a Weapon is a series of concert tours created by the American heavy metal band Disturbed. There have been seven editions of the tour, five in
Music_as_a_Weapon
Disposable Rocket-propelled grenade
Michael Weiss (25 February 2023). "Are Syrian rebels now armed with heavy weapons from Croatia?". Atlantic Council. Retrieved 3 August 2023. "RPG-22 -
RPG-22
British special operations force during World War II
raiding force, the Commandos were not issued the heavy weapons of a normal infantry battalion. The weapons used were the standard British Army small arms
Commandos_(United_Kingdom)
Major innovations in the history of weapons have included the adoption of different materials – from stone and wood to different metals, and modern synthetic
History_of_weapons
Full-automatic-only firearm
manufacturer. The CAR-15 weapons system consisted of the AR-15 and five variations, including the Colt Machine Gun and CAR-15 Heavy Assault Rifle. The Colt
Colt_Automatic_Rifle
HEAVY WEAPON
HEAVY WEAPON
Girl/Female
Hindu
Rainfall, Heavy rain
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
From the Slope Land
Boy/Male
Muslim
Heavy
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Heavy Weapon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a hypercorrected form of Eady.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Heavy, The dullard
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rainfall, Heavy rain
Girl/Female
Irish
Graceful.
Female
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhe, KEAVY means "beloved, comely."Â
Girl/Female
Muslim
Waves, Heavy rain
Boy/Male
British, English
Heavy
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rainfall, Heavy rain
Girl/Female
Hindu
Heavy, The dullard
Girl/Female
Hindu
Rainfall, Heavy rain
Surname or Lastname
English or Scottish
English or Scottish : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Indian
Heavy
Biblical
heavy; weighty
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Heavy Rain; Waves
Girl/Female
Biblical
Heavy, weighty.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Heavy Rain
HEAVY WEAPON
HEAVY WEAPON
Boy/Male
Tamil
Is associated to Lord Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Lakshmi
Girl/Female
Australian, Czechoslovakian, French, German, Polish, Romanian
Gift from God; Yew
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Mercy
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh
Limitless
Girl/Female
Indian
The Sky
Girl/Female
Australian, Thai
Good Hearted
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
An Indian Saint
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Pride; Proud
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Latin
Pretty; Linden Tree; Beautiful
HEAVY WEAPON
HEAVY WEAPON
HEAVY WEAPON
HEAVY WEAPON
HEAVY WEAPON
v. t.
To force from, or into, any position; to cause to move; also, to throw off; -- mostly used in certain nautical phrases; as, to heave the ship ahead.
superl.
Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid; as, a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, and the like; a heavy writer or book.
v. t.
To make heavy.
a.
Wearing heavy or complete armor; carrying heavy arms.
a.
Moderately heavy.
a.
Heavy; dull.
superl.
Not raised or made light; as, heavy bread.
superl.
Strong; violent; forcible; as, a heavy sea, storm, cannonade, and the like.
superl.
Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey; -- said of earth; as, a heavy road, soil, and the like.
n.
An effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.
a.
Heavy; large.
a.
Heavy; dull.
v. i.
To rise and fall with alternate motions, as the lungs in heavy breathing, as waves in a heavy sea, as ships on the billows, as the earth when broken up by frost, etc.; to swell; to dilate; to expand; to distend; hence, to labor; to struggle.
adv.
Heavily; -- sometimes used in composition; as, heavy-laden.
v. t.
To throw; to cast; -- obsolete, provincial, or colloquial, except in certain nautical phrases; as, to heave the lead; to heave the log.
a.
Having the top or upper part too heavy for the lower part.
superl.
Heaved or lifted with labor; not light; weighty; ponderous; as, a heavy stone; hence, sometimes, large in extent, quantity, or effects; as, a heavy fall of rain or snow; a heavy failure; heavy business transactions, etc.; often implying strength; as, a heavy barrier; also, difficult to move; as, a heavy draught.
v. t.
To raise or force from the breast; to utter with effort; as, to heave a sigh.
superl.
Loud; deep; -- said of sound; as, heavy thunder.
superl.
Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive; hard to endure or accomplish; hence, grievous, afflictive; as, heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc.