Why Weapon Totals Differ
There is no official complete weapon list in the current local source set. Multiple third-party references broadly agree on the main United States and North Vietnamese weapons, but their totals depend on whether bayonets, drum magazines, sniper configurations, and under-barrel launchers are counted as separate loadout entries or grouped into a base weapon family.
| Counting method | United States | North Vietnam | Treatment of variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separate loadout entries | 10 | 11 | Bayonet, drum, sniper, or launcher configurations may be separate rows |
| Base weapon families | About 9 | About 9 | Related configurations are grouped under the base platform |
For that reason, this page does not claim one context-free total such as 18 or 21 weapons.
Faction Weapon Categories
The two forces use different faction weapon pools. Across the available lists, both sides have rifles, sniper weapons, machine guns, shotguns, pistols, launchers, and flamethrowers. A shared category does not mean the same model, performance, or role access.
Loadouts can also depend on role, faction, and progression. This page records the best-supported names and known counting differences rather than promising a complete unlock table.
United States Weapon Entries
The 10-entry third-party counting method lists:
| Entry | Category or relationship |
|---|---|
| M16A1 | Rifle family base configuration |
| M16A1 with bayonet | M16A1 variant |
| M16A1-M203 | M16A1 with under-barrel launcher |
| M40 | Sniper weapon |
| M60 | Machine gun |
| Model 77E | Shotgun |
| M1911A1 | Pistol |
| M79 | Grenade launcher |
| M72 | Anti-armour launcher |
| M2A1-7 | Flamethrower |
The M16A1 family demonstrates why totals differ: a family count can group the base, bayonet, and M203 configurations, while a loadout count lists them separately.
North Vietnamese Weapon Entries
The 11-entry third-party counting method lists:
| Entry | Category or relationship |
|---|---|
| Type 56 with bayonet | Rifle configuration |
| Type 53 with bayonet | Type 53 variant |
| Type 53 with N4 launcher | Type 53 launcher variant |
| Type 53 PU | Type 53 sniper configuration |
| K50M | Submachine-gun configuration |
| K50M Drum | K50M magazine variant |
| RPD | Machine gun |
| IZH 58 | Shotgun |
| Type 54 | Pistol |
| RPG-02 | Anti-armour launcher name used by current lists |
| LPO-50 | Flamethrower |
The Type 53 configurations and the K50M drum entry create the same family-versus-loadout distinction seen on the United States side.
Supported Comparisons
The available sources consistently identify the M60 for the United States and the RPD for North Vietnam as faction machine guns. They also identify the M2A1-7 and LPO-50 as the respective flamethrowers.
Launcher naming is less settled. The North Vietnamese anti-armour launcher appears as RPG-02, RPG-2, B40, or a related Type 56 description across sources. Until a current in-game menu or official equipment list resolves that difference, the candidate names should not be silently collapsed into one definitive label.
Evidence Limits and Future Verification
The weapon lists are cross-checked across several editorial references and a direct showcase video, but they are not a substitute for an official inventory. A complete verification pass would capture both faction loadout menus, record the game version, and map each displayed configuration to its role and progression requirement.
Future updates may add weapons, rename entries, change faction allocation, or regroup variants. Totals should always state their counting method.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weapons are in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?
There is no reliable context-free total. Current third-party lists show 10 United States and 11 North Vietnamese loadout entries, or roughly nine base families per side when variants are grouped.
Do both factions use the same weapons?
No. The United States and North Vietnamese forces have different weapon pools, even when both sides use similar categories.
Is every M16A1 configuration counted separately?
It depends on the list. A loadout-entry count separates the base, bayonet, and M203 configurations; a family count groups them under M16A1.
Is the North Vietnamese launcher name confirmed?
Not completely. Current sources use several related names, so the exact in-game label still needs direct menu evidence.