Changes: Desert Eagle

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For this weapon as it appears in Max Payne 3, see DE .50.

The Desert Eagle is a weapon in Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. It is the signature weapon of Mona Sax.

Characteristics[]

Max Payne[]

It is an alternative to the Beretta in the handguns department. It has greater accuracy and damage, but this is compensated with a slower firing rate and low ammunition. It also cannot be used in dual-wield mode. The Desert Eagle is one of the most powerful weapons in the first game. It is useful for scoring headshots due to its decent accuracy, and is very useful for medium to long range shooting until the Colt Commando or Sniper Rifle is acquired. One thing to note is that the bullet always travels lower than where the crosshair is aimed, so when going for a headshot, aim around an inch above the head depending on distance. Headshots aside, it is a powerful weapon that can down any enemy fairly quickly.

Max Payne 2[]

In Max Payne 2, the Desert Eagle becomes dramatically more useful, having a higher firing rate, more reserve ammunition, and boasting pinpoint accuracy even along extreme distances, making it a good substitute for a sniper rifle should neither the Sniper Rifle nor the MP5 be present. In fact in many circumstances the Desert Eagle is preferable over the MP5 due to its higher damage. The Desert Eagle is dual-wieldable in Max Payne 2. Dual-wielded Desert Eagles have one of the highest damage per second ratings in the game along with dual Ingrams and the Striker; however, it comes at the price of some loss in accuracy. Desert Eagles are more suitable for clean headshots over a medium to long distance. The weapon can kill a weaker enemy with two shots.

Behind the scenes[]

The model in the original Max Payne is based on the Desert Eagle Mark I. In Max Payne 2, it is based on the ornately-decorated Mark XIX featured in The Sopranos.
In both games, the Desert Eagle have incorrect capacities. In Max Payne, it holds 12 rounds, whereas the model featured should hold 8 or 9 depending on caliber. In Max Payne 2, the model in-game is marked as being in .50 AE, and thus should have a 7-round magazine instead of a 10-round one.
As seen in some pre-release screenshots, the Desert Eagle in Max Payne 2 was originally fitted with a scope, but this was removed. The textures intended for the scope can still be seen on the texture file.

Gallery[]

Weapons in Max Payne
Melee	Baseball Bat · Lead Pipe
Pistols	Beretta² · Desert Eagle
Shotguns	Jackhammer · Pump-Action Shotgun · Sawed-Off Shotgun
SMG	Ingram²
Assault Rifle	Colt Commando
Sniper Rifle	Sniper Rifle
Launcher	M79
Projectiles	Grenade · Molotov Cocktail
² indicates that a weapon is dual-wieldable.

Weapons in Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Pistols	9mm Pistol² · Desert Eagle²
Shotguns	Pump-Action Shotgun · Sawed-Off Shotgun · Striker
SMGs	Ingram² · MP5
Assault Rifles	Kalashnikov · M4 Carbine
Sniper Rifles	Dragunov · Sniper Rifle
Projectiles	Grenade · Molotov Cocktail
² indicates that a weapon is dual-wieldable.

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+|type = Handgun
-|name=Desert Eagle
+|image1=Desert Eagle-MaxPayne2.jpg|MP2
-|image=De50.png
+|ammo_capacity = 12 (Max Payne)<br>10 (Max Payne 2)
-|caption=
+|carry_capacity = 48 (Max Payne)<br>100 (Max Payne 2)
-|type=[[Handgun]]
+|users = [[Finito Brothers|Joey Finito]]<br>[[Mona Sax]]<br>[[Vinnie Gognitti]]<br>[[Max Payne]]<br>[[Vladimir Lem]]<br>
-|ammo=[[Desert Eagle ammo]]
+|factions=[[Punchinello Crime Family]]<br>[[Mercenaries]]<br>[[Killer Suits]]<br>[[Squeaky Cleaning Company]]
-|magazine=7 rounds
+|wikipedia = [[wikipedia:Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle]]
-|capacity= 100 rounds
+|country_of_origin = [[United States]]/Israel
-|effects=High damage
+|maker = [[wikipedia:Magnum Research|Magnum Research]]<br>[[wikipedia:IMI Systems|Israel Military Industries]]
-|source=
+}}
-|location=
+{{for|this weapon as it appears in ''[[Max Payne 3]]''|DE .50}}
-|used_by=[[Mona Sax]]}}
-The '''Desert Eagle''' is a large-framed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas-operated_reloading gas-operated] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-automatic_pistol semi-automatic handgun] that Appears in [[Max Payne (game)|Max Payne ]], [[Max Payne 2]] and [[Max Payne 3]]. The Desert Eagle was first designed and manufactured by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Military_Industries Israel Military Industries] in 1982. It is a very powerful and popular pistol, wielded by various people.
+The '''Desert Eagle''' is a weapon in ''[[Max Payne (Game)|Max Payne]]'' and ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''. It is the signature weapon of [[Mona Sax]].
-In [[2001]] -[[2003]] , this weapon was the personal handgun of the assassin [[Mona Sax]]. The DEA agent, later NYPD detective [[Max Payne]] also used this pistol in these years. He used it in [[2012 ]]as well. Other known wielders were [[Vladimir Lem]], [[Vinnie Gognitti]], and [[B.B.]]
-== Overview ==
+==Characteristics==
+===Max Payne===
-Deadlier than a [[Beretta]]. It has a greater damage ratio, but this is compensated with a slower firing rate. It also cannot be used in dual mode. The Desert Eagle is one of the most powerful weapons in the [[Max Payne (game)|first game]]. It is useful for scoring headshots due to it's decent accuracy. One thing to note is that the bullet always travels lower than where it is aimed, so when going for a headshot, aim around an inch above the head depending on distance. Headshots aside, it is a powerful weapon that can down any enemy fairly quickly.
+It is an alternative to the [[Beretta]] in the handguns department. It has greater accuracy and damage, but this is compensated with a slower firing rate and low ammunition. It also cannot be used in dual-wield mode. The Desert Eagle is one of the most powerful weapons in the first game. It is useful for scoring headshots due to its decent accuracy, and is very useful for medium to long range shooting until the [[Colt Commando]] or [[Sniper Rifle]] is acquired. One thing to note is that the bullet always travels lower than where the crosshair is aimed, so when going for a headshot, aim around an inch above the head depending on distance. Headshots aside, it is a powerful weapon that can down any enemy fairly quickly.
+===Max Payne 2===
+In ''Max Payne 2'', the Desert Eagle becomes dramatically more useful, having a higher firing rate, more reserve ammunition, and boasting pinpoint accuracy even along extreme distances, making it a good substitute for a sniper rifle should neither the [[Sniper Rifle]] nor the [[MP5]] be present. In fact in many circumstances the Desert Eagle is preferable over the MP5 due to its higher damage. The Desert Eagle is dual-wieldable in ''Max Payne 2''. Dual-wielded Desert Eagles have one of the highest damage per second ratings in the game along with dual [[Ingram]]s and the [[Striker]]; however, it comes at the price of some loss in accuracy. Desert Eagles are more suitable for clean headshots over a medium to long distance. The weapon can kill a weaker enemy with two shots.
+==Behind the scenes==
-In [[Max Payne 2]], the Desert Eagle becomes dramatically more useful, boasting pinpoint accuracy even along extreme distances, making it a good substitute for a sniper rifle should neither the sniper rifle nor the [[MP5]] be present. In fact in many circumstances the Desert Eagle is preferable over the MP5 due to its higher damage. The Desert Eagle is dual-wieldable in ''Max Payne 2''. Dual-wielded Desert Eagles have one of the highest damage per second ratings in the game along with dual [[Ingram]]s and the [[Striker]]; however, it comes at the price of some loss in accuracy. Desert Eagles are more suitable for clean headshots over a medium to long distance. The weapon can kill a weaker enemy with two shots.
+*The model in the original ''Max Payne'' is based on the Desert Eagle Mark I. In ''Max Payne 2'', it is based on the ornately-decorated Mark XIX featured in ''[[Wikipedia:The Sopranos|The Sopranos]]''.
+*In both games, the Desert Eagle have incorrect capacities. In ''Max Payne'', it holds 12 rounds, whereas the model featured should hold 8 or 9 depending on caliber. In ''Max Payne 2'', the model in-game is marked as being in .50 AE, and thus should have a 7-round magazine instead of a 10-round one.
-The Desert Eagle returns in [[Max Payne 3]], as the '''DE .50'''. It is very powerful, capable of killing an unarmored opponent with just one bullet. It's major downside is it's scarce ammunition. This weapon can dual wielded in multiplayer once weapon level 9 is gained.
+*As seen in some pre-release screenshots, the Desert Eagle in ''Max Payne 2'' was originally fitted with a scope, but this was removed. The textures intended for the scope can still be seen on the texture file.
-==Social Club description==
-''The DE is a gas-operated semi-automatic pistol with .50 caliber rounds that has an effective range of 50 meters. This is the third most powerful handgun in the arsenal and, along with the 608 Bull, it has the best range. The DE’s accuracy is fair and ammo capacity is average.''
-== Behind the scenes ==
-* The Desert Eagle is the signature weapon of [[Mona Sax]] and [[Vladimir Lem]].
-* Although the gun is shown numerous levels in many pre-release screenshots and trailers of [[Max Payne 3]], it only appears in a few levels of the final game.
-*It can be seen when zoomed in with a sniper that the Desert Eagle in Max Payne 1 & 2 is a Desert Eagle Mark XIX .50AE. However, the .50AE Desert Eagle only holds 7 rounds per magazine while in-game it holds 10. This was corrected in Max Payne 3.
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" bordercolor="#8e8e8e" widths="200" captionsize="small">
+<gallery widths="200" position="center" spacing="small">
+Mona3.jpg|Mona Sax firing dual Desert Eagles
-Desert Eagle-MaxPayne2.jpg|Desert Eagle in [[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne|Max Payne 2]]
-DEpistol.jpg|[[Mona Sax]] firing dual Desert Eagles
+Mobsters.jpg|A mobster aiming a scoped Desert Eagle
-MaxPayn3Artwork.jpg|Artwork of [[Max Payne (character)|Max Payne]] with a Desert Eagle, ready to take down a guard
-DesertEagleAim.jpg|Artwork of [[Max Payne]] aiming with a Desert Eagle
-max_payne_3_5_thumb.jpg
-maxpayne399.jpg|Max dual-wielding Desert Eagle handguns.
-.max_payne3.jpg-600x0.jpg
-Maxpandeserteagle.png
 </gallery>
+{{Navbox Weapons}}
-==Appearances==
+{{Navbox Weapons 2}}
-*''[[Max Payne (game)|Max Payne]]''
-*''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''
-*''[[Max Payne 3]]'' <sub>(as DE .50)</sub>
-** [[Alive if not Exactly Well]]
-** [[Sun Tan Oil, Stale Margaritas and Greed|Sun tan oil, Stale Margaritas and Greed]]
-** [[One Card Left to Play]]
-*[[Max Payne 3 comics|''Max Payne 3'' comics]]
-**"[[After the Fall]]"
-**"[[Fight and Flight]]"
+[[Category:Handguns]]
-== See also ==
+[[Category:Max Payne 1 Weapons]]
-* [[9mm pistol]]
-* [[Max Payne weapons|''Max Payne'' weapons]]
+[[Category:Max Payne 2 Weapons]]
-* [[Max Payne 2 weapons|''Max Payne 2'' weapons]]
-* [[Max Payne 3 weapons|''Max Payne 3 ''weapons]]
+[[fr:De .50]]
 [[es:Desert Eagle]]
-[[Category:Weapons]]
-[[Category:Handguns]]
-[[Category:Max Payne weapons]]
-[[Category:Max Payne 2 weapons]]
-[[Category:Max Payne 3 weapons]]