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'''''Special Forces''''' (original title '' | '''''Special Forces''''' (original title '''''Forces spéciales''''') is a 2011 French Afghanistan War film starring [[Djimon Hounsou]] as the leader of a unit of French Naval Commandos (''Commandos Marine'' in French) sent into the tribal areas of Pakistan to rescue a war journalist ([[Diane Kruger]]) who has been kidnapped by Taliban forces. The film was made in close cooperation with the special forces branch of the French military. | ||
{{Film Title|Special Forces}} | |||
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The [[Glock 17]] is the sidearm of many members of the Commandos Marine including Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]), who is seen using it with a suppressor. | The [[Glock 17]] is the sidearm of many members of the Commandos Marine including Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]), who is seen using it with a suppressor. | ||
[[ | [[File:Glock 17 with Evolution suppressor.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Suppressed Glock 17 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesglock17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) holds the suppressed Glock 17.]] | [[Image:specialforcesglock17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) holds the suppressed Glock 17.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas opens fire with his suppressed Glock.]] | [[File:SpecFor 54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas opens fire with his suppressed Glock.]] | ||
[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:SpecFor 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius ([[Alain Alivon]]) draws his Glock during the raid to rescue Elsa.]] | [[File:SpecFor 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius ([[Alain Alivon]]) draws his Glock during the raid to rescue Elsa.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 80.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias opens fire with the Glock 17.]] | [[File:SpecFor 80.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias opens fire with the Glock 17.]] | ||
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[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) trains with the Glock 19.]] | [[File:SpecFor 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) trains with the Glock 19.]] | ||
[[File:Suppressed Glock 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Suppressed Glock 19 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:SpecFor 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) with his suppressed [[Glock 19]].]] | [[File:SpecFor 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) with his suppressed [[Glock 19]].]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the suppressed Glock 19 during the rescue of Elsa.]] | [[File:SpecFor 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the suppressed Glock 19 during the rescue of Elsa.]] | ||
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==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[Beretta 92FS]] is the sidearm carried by Tic-Tac ([[Benoît Magimel]]). He is seen using it with a suppressor during the rescue of Elsa. Elsa is also seen with the handgun. | The [[Beretta 92FS]] is the sidearm carried by Tic-Tac ([[Benoît Magimel]]). He is seen using it with a suppressor during the rescue of Elsa. Elsa is also seen with the handgun. | ||
[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS- 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:SF 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.]] | [[File:SF 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Handing the 92FS to Elsa.]] | [[File:SpecFor 92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Handing the 92FS to Elsa. This one is probably a spring airsoft gun, based on the slide's rear shape and the magazine.]] | ||
==CZ-75== | ==CZ-75== | ||
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[[File:SF 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the Kosovo mission, Kovax carries a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] fitted with a laser sight.]] | [[File:SF 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the Kosovo mission, Kovax carries a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] fitted with a laser sight.]] | ||
==SIG-Sauer P226 X- | ==SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five== | ||
Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] | Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five]] as his sidearm in Pakistan. | ||
[[Image:Sig226x5.jpg |thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 X- | [[Image:Sig226x5.jpg |thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five Tactical - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesp210cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) draws his | [[Image:specialforcesp210cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) draws his P226 X-Five at Zaief.]] | ||
=Submachine guns= | =Submachine guns= | ||
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==AIMS== | ==AIMS== | ||
Ahmed is seen carrying an [[AIMS]] with an | Ahmed is seen carrying an [[AIMS]] with an underslung [[AG-40]] grenade launcher. | ||
[[Image:RomanianAIMS std.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AIMS - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:RomanianAIMS std.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AIMS - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:SpecFor 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ahmed with his AIMS.]] | [[Image:SpecFor 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ahmed with his AIMS.]] | ||
==Beretta ARX-160== | ==Beretta ARX-160== | ||
For the majority of the film, Kovax uses a [[Beretta ARX-160]] as his main weapon. The rifle is fitted with a Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher. | For the majority of the film, Kovax uses a [[Beretta ARX-160]] as his main weapon. The rifle is fitted with a Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher. During a scene where he is talking to Elsa while walking, his rifle briefly switches to a G36K due to a continuity mistake (we can only see the stock). | ||
[[Image:ARX160GL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|ARX-160 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ARX160GL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|ARX-160 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesarx.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Production still of Kovax carrying the ARX-160.]] | [[Image:specialforcesarx.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Production still of Kovax carrying the ARX-160.]] | ||
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==MAS AA-52== | ==MAS AA-52== | ||
The [[MAS AA-52]] GPMG is seen mounted on French transport | The [[MAS AA-52]] GPMG is seen mounted on a French Puma transport helicopter. | ||
[[File: | [[File:AAT-52 Char HMG.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MAS AAT-52 Char - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
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[[File:SpecFor | [[File:SpecFor 90.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The machine gun on the right in the Puma helicopter.]] | ||
==FN MAG 58== | |||
The [[FN MAG|FN MAG 58]] GPMG is seen mounted on a French Caracal transport helicopter. | |||
[[File:SpecFor 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MAG 58 machine gun on the right during the Kosovo raid.]] | |||
==PKM== | ==PKM== | ||
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[[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PKM - 7.62x54mmR]] | [[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PKM - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcespkm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires a PKM.]] | [[Image:Specialforcespkm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires a PKM.]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
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[[Image:Specialforcesfrf2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando sniper team takes aim while under camouflage.]] | [[Image:Specialforcesfrf2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando sniper team takes aim while under camouflage.]] | ||
== | ==PSL Sniper Rifle== | ||
A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian | A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian [[PSL Sniper Rifle]]. | ||
[[Image:Romanian-FPK-PSL.jpg|thumb|none|450px| | [[Image:Romanian-FPK-PSL.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PSL - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcessvd.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[Image:Specialforcessvd.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The PSL in a circle to show its position.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 78.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighters armed with the sniper rifles charge at the commandos' position.]] | [[File:SpecFor 78.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighters armed with the sniper rifles charge at the commandos' position.]] | ||
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A Romanian [[AG-40]] grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AIMS carried by Ahmed. | A Romanian [[AG-40]] grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AIMS carried by Ahmed. | ||
[[File:AG-40 AIMS74.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:AG-40 AIMS74.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AIMS-74 with underslung AG-40P grenade launcher - 40x47mm]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AG-40 underneath Ahmed's AIMS.]] | [[File:SpecFor 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AG-40 underneath Ahmed's AIMS.]] | ||
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Taliban fighters are seen armed with [[RPG-7]]'s fitted with PGO-7 scopes. | Taliban fighters are seen armed with [[RPG-7]]'s fitted with PGO-7 scopes. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Rpg-7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 with PGO-7 scope and PG-7VM rocket - 40mm]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighter takes aim with an RPG-7 at a French helicopter.]] | [[File:SpecFor 126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighter takes aim with an RPG-7 at a French helicopter.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 121.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter wielding a RPG-7.]] | [[File:SpecFor 121.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter wielding a RPG-7.]] | ||
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Special Forces (original title Forces spéciales) is a 2011 French Afghanistan War film starring Djimon Hounsou as the leader of a unit of French Naval Commandos (Commandos Marine in French) sent into the tribal areas of Pakistan to rescue a war journalist (Diane Kruger) who has been kidnapped by Taliban forces. The film was made in close cooperation with the special forces branch of the French military.
The following weapons were used in the film Special Forces:
Pistols
Glock 17
The Glock 17 is the sidearm of many members of the Commandos Marine including Lucas (Denis Menochet), who is seen using it with a suppressor.
Glock 19
Victor (Alain Figlarz) carries a Glock 19 as his sidearm and is seen using it with a suppressor.
Glock 26
Lucas also carries a Glock 26 with a well worn slide. When the unit prepares to take on some enemy forces, Lucas hands Elsa (Diane Kruger) the pistol.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is the sidearm carried by Tic-Tac (Benoît Magimel). He is seen using it with a suppressor during the rescue of Elsa. Elsa is also seen with the handgun.
CZ-75
The CZ-75 is carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief (Raz Degan).
Heckler & Koch USP
During the Kosovo mission, Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) carries a Heckler & Koch USP fitted with a laser sight.
SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five
Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) carries a SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five as his sidearm in Pakistan.
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3
The Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 is seen used by several members of the unit including Kovax and Tic-Tac (Benoît Magimel) during the rescue of Elsa.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
Lucas and Kovax are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A5s fitted with Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stocks during the raid in Kosovo.
Heckler & Koch MP5KA4
In addition to his M4A1, Lucas also carries a Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 fitted with a suppressor.
Assault rifles
AK Variants
The Taliban in the film carry several different variants of the AK.
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AIMS
Ahmed is seen carrying an AIMS with an underslung AG-40 grenade launcher.
Beretta ARX-160
For the majority of the film, Kovax uses a Beretta ARX-160 as his main weapon. The rifle is fitted with a Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher. During a scene where he is talking to Elsa while walking, his rifle briefly switches to a G36K due to a continuity mistake (we can only see the stock).
Colt Model 727
Marius (Alain Alivon) uses a Colt Model 727 carbine fitted with a M203 Grenade Launcher in addition to his MP5SD3. Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) also is seen using the carbine.
Colt M4A1
The M4A1 is seen used by several members of the Commandos Marine unit including Lucas and Tic-Tac.
FAMAS
French soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying FAMAS rifles.
Heckler & Koch HK416
French special forces are seen armed with Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles during the opening raid in Kosovo.
Heckler & Koch G36
Commandos Marine soldiers that accompany Admiral Guezennec (Tchéky Karyo) on a rescue mission are armed with Heckler & Koch G36K rifles.
SIG 552
Special Forces units are armed with suppressed short-barrelled SIG SG 552 rifles with backup iron sights and ACOG TA11 optical sights during the Kosovo raid.
Shotguns
Benelli M4 Super 90
A Benelli M4 Super 90 is carried by one of the commandos during the Kosovo raid.
Machine guns
Bren
A Taliban fighter is seen with a Bren gun when they attack a village.
FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R.
The paratrooper model of the FN Minimi is the main weapon carried by Victor (Alain Figlarz).
MAS AA-52
The MAS AA-52 GPMG is seen mounted on a French Puma transport helicopter.
FN MAG 58
The FN MAG 58 GPMG is seen mounted on a French Caracal transport helicopter.
PKM
A Taliban fighter is seen armed with a PKM machine gun after confronting the retreating Commandos Marine unit.
Browning M2HB
An Army truck has a Browning M2HB mounted in the back at the forward operating base.
Sniper rifles
FR F2
Special Forces snipers are seen with an FR F2 sniper rifle during the Kosovo raid.
PSL Sniper Rifle
A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian PSL Sniper Rifle.
PGM Ultima Ratio
A PGM Ultima Ratio is the sniper rifle used by Elias (Raphaël Personnaz).
Launchers
AG-40
A Romanian AG-40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AIMS carried by Ahmed.
M203
An M203 Grenade Launcher is seen mounted underneath the Colt M727 as well as Tic Tac's M4A1. Oddly, they are never used at all.
Beretta GLX-160
The Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher is mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160.
Heckler & Koch AG36
Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launcher.
RPG-7
Taliban fighters are seen armed with RPG-7's fitted with PGO-7 scopes.
