- "The D50 is a high caliber, unsuppressed pistol, with massive stopping power. "
- ― in-game description
The Desert Eagle is a semi-automatic pistol originally designed by both American company Magnum Research and Israel Military Industries.
Overview
The Desert Eagle is a large-framed, gas-operated semi-automatic pistol that roughly weighs around 4 lbs and was designed by Magnum Research and IMI (Israel Military Industries). The designs date back as early as 1985, and the Desert Eagle appears in a couple variants. The Desert Eagle can use a number of different cartridges, from .50 AE to .357 Magnum cartridges.
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
The Desert Eagle is Douglas Shetland's side arm in the bathhouse level. His pistol is modeled after the Mark XIX, the most recent Desert Eagle variant, that features rails on the barrel for mounting optics.[1]
Splinter Cell: Double Agent
A Desert Eagle can be seen in Carson Moss' holster, you can see it clearly in JBA and Shanghai mission. Also, several hostile guards use a Desert Eagle pistol, most notably during the Iceland level.[2]
Splinter Cell: Conviction
The Desert Eagle is a pistol available for use by the player with two marks and a magazine capacity of seven rounds. It is the most powerful pistol in the game and is commonly carried by enemies in the early Malta missions. Its enormous power comes at a price, however. The Desert Eagle is unable to accept a suppressor upgrade; it's very loud when firing, and it has extreme recoil for a pistol, thus the gun will be inaccurate after the third rapid shot or using it beyond mid-range. The magazine capacity is the smallest among pistols, but it's high damage, reasonable number of marks (three with a reflex sight) and good range (with the match grade ammo upgrade it has the longest range of any pistol) still make the Desert Eagle a useful weapon. The Desert Eagle in Conviction is modeled after the Mark I,[3] the very first variant from the early '90s. While interrogating Kobin in Kobin's Mansion, Sam will automatically equip a Desert Eagle, no matter what pistol you previously equipped.
Below are the current upgrades available for the Desert Eagle in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction:
| Upgrade | P.E.C. Points |
|---|---|
| Laser Sight | 250 points |
| Reflex Sight | 400 points |
| Match Grade Ammo | 250 points |
Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Referred to as the D50 (in reference to the caliber), the Desert Eagle is often used by shield enemies alongside other standard enemies. It is the second Black Market pistol available. However, it cannot be suppressed, meaning that using it in Ghost or Panther playthroughs is incredibly difficult, if not impossible. However, it can be suppressed in Multiplayer, and in Spies Versus Mercs Classic, is the only sidearm available for Mercs.
| Upgrades | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Optic [0/1] | Red Dot Sight | |
| Holo Sight | ||
| Rails [0/1] | Laser Sight | |
| Ammo [0/1] | Hollow Point Ammo | |
| Armor Piercing | ||
| Match Grade Ammo | ||
| Internal [0/1] | Bolt Blueprinting | |
| Weight Balance | ||
| Match Grade Trigger | ||
| Accurized Barrel |
Trivia
- The Desert Eagle is considered an impractical and heavy firearm for traditional sidearm use, with only one unit (the Polish JW-GROM) being known to actively use it. Regardless, it is popular in media for its distinctive silhouette and power compared to traditional handguns.
- The Desert Eagle made a minor appearance in Splinter Cell: Essentials. Used by workers in New York mission and Carson Moss also carries one.
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