How Aliens’ Iconic Pulse Rifle Was Created - Loadout

Few fictional weapons are as iconic and influential as the Pulse Rifle. First seen in James Cameron’s 1986 sci-fi blockbuster, Aliens, the M41A has undeniably become a cornerstone of pop culture. Its sleek futuristic design has influenced everything from the armoury of Halo to the prototype weaponry of the US military, and the rifle has appeared in a range of video games including Alien Versus Predator and Aliens: Colonial Marines. But how was this sci-fi icon created? Watch and find out.

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Funny thing. Today I was telling a friend that I believe that the German G36 was inspired by the Pulse Rifle. They are not identical, but the similarities are there.

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Dude... awesome segment. Anything aliens is always a plus for me and the M41A was the first thing i printed with my 3d printer :D

But what about the M56 smart gun!

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