The Vietnam Arsenal
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam recreates era-accurate 1960s small arms — many scanned, photographed and audio-recorded with the UK's Royal Armouries Museum. This is the working reference for what each side carries into the jungle. Loadout details are marked expected until launch confirms them.
United States
M16
Standard US Assault Rifle
The M16 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the standard US assault rifle. Lightweight, full-auto capable and the backbone of American infantry loadouts. Role, traits and how to use it.
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M14
US Battle Rifle
The M14 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — a hard-hitting US battle rifle with long-range punch. Where it fits next to the M16, and how to play to its strengths.
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M60 Machine Gun
US General-Purpose MG
The M60 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the US belt-fed machine gun that anchors a squad's firepower. How to position it, suppress with it, and support the push.
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M1911 Pistol
US Sidearm
The M1911 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the classic US sidearm. A reliable backup for when your primary runs dry in the close confines of the jungle.
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M79 Grenade Launcher
US Grenade Launcher
The M79 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the break-action 'blooper' that lobs explosive rounds into cover. How to use indirect fire to crack defended positions.
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Trench Shotgun
US Close-Quarters Shotgun
The pump-action shotgun in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — devastating in tunnels, huts and the tight green of the jungle. A close-quarters specialist for US forces.
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AK-47
Communist Assault Rifle
The AK-47 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the rugged communist assault rifle. Hard-hitting, reliable and ideal for the close, brutal fights the North Vietnamese seek out.
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SKS
Communist Semi-Auto Carbine
The SKS in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — a semi-automatic communist carbine prized for accuracy. A measured marksman's tool for the North Vietnamese side.
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RPD
Communist Light MG
The RPD in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the communist light machine gun. Portable suppressing fire to support the NVA's ambushes and prepared defences.
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Mosin-Nagant
Communist Bolt-Action Rifle
The Mosin-Nagant in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — a bolt-action rifle in communist hands, perfect for the patient sniper or the lightly armed irregular.
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RPG-7
Communist Rocket Launcher
The RPG-7 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the communist rocket launcher and the NVA's main anti-vehicle and anti-helicopter threat. How to hunt armour and aircraft.
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TT-33 Pistol
Communist Sidearm
The TT-33 in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — the communist sidearm. A reliable last-ditch backup for the close, sudden fights of the jungle and the tunnels.
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