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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.
'''''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}}


'''The following weapons can be seen in the film ''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.


[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
[[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==
The [[CZ-75]] is carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).  
The [[CZ-75]] is carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).  
[[Image:Cz75b9mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|CZ 75 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Cz75b9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|CZ 75 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:specialforcescz75cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).]]
[[Image:specialforcescz75cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).]]


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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-FIVE==
==SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five==


Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] X-FIVE as his sidearm in Pakistan.
Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five]] as his sidearm in Pakistan.
[[Image:Sig226x5.jpg |thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE Tactical - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Sig226x5.jpg |thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five Tactical - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:specialforcesp210cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) draws his SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE at Zaief.]]
[[Image:specialforcesp210cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) draws his P226 X-Five at Zaief.]]


=Submachine guns=
=Submachine guns=
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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.
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.


[[Image:MP5SD3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K MP5SD3 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MP5SD3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|H&K MP5SD3 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:SF 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax with the MP5SD3 during the rescue mission.]]
[[File:SF 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax with the MP5SD3 during the rescue mission.]]
[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac ([[Benoît Magimel]]) opens fire with his H&K MP5SD3]]
[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac ([[Benoît Magimel]]) opens fire with his H&K MP5SD3]]
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In addition to his M4A1, Lucas also carries a [[Heckler & Koch MP5KA4]] fitted with a suppressor.
In addition to his M4A1, Lucas also carries a [[Heckler & Koch MP5KA4]] fitted with a suppressor.


[[Image:MP5KA4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|H&K MP5KA4 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MP5KA4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|H&K MP5KA4 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:SpecF.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Production image showing Lucas Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) on the right with the MP5KA4 slung.]]
[[Image:SpecF.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Production image showing Lucas Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) on the right with the MP5KA4 slung.]]
[[File:SpecFor 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP5K4 is carried by Lucas on the left.]]
[[File:SpecFor 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP5K4 is carried by Lucas on the left.]]
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==AK Variants==
==AK Variants==
The Taliban in the film carry several different variants of the [[AK-47|AK]].
The Taliban in the film carry several different variants of the [[AK-47|AK]].
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Specialforcesak.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires his AK.]]
[[Image:Specialforcesak.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires his AK.]]
[[Image:Specialforcesak (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some Taliban fighters getting shot while wielding AKs in a wave attack.]]
[[Image:Specialforcesak (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some Taliban fighters getting shot while wielding AKs in a wave attack.]]


==AIMS==
==AIMS==
Ahmed is seen carrying an [[AIMS]] with an underslug [[AG-40]] grenade launcher.
Ahmed is seen carrying an [[AIMS]] with an underslung [[AG-40]] grenade launcher.
[[Image:RomanianAIMS std.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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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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.
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.


[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:SpecFor 124.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius ([[Alain Alivon]]) carries a [[Colt Model 727]] carbine fitted with a M203 Grenade Launcher.]]
[[File:SpecFor 124.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius ([[Alain Alivon]]) carries a [[Colt Model 727]] carbine fitted with a M203 Grenade Launcher.]]
[[File:SpecFor 81.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius opens fire with the Colt.]]
[[File:SpecFor 81.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius opens fire with the Colt.]]
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The [[M4A1]] is seen used by several members of the Commandos Marine unit including Lucas and Tic-Tac.
The [[M4A1]] is seen used by several members of the Commandos Marine unit including Lucas and Tic-Tac.


[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 with RIS foregrip and M68 Aimpoint red dot scope - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 with RIS foregrip and M68 Aimpoint red dot scope - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas prepares to fire his M4A1.]]
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas prepares to fire his M4A1.]]
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas' M4A1 has an Aimpoint scope mounted on a picatinny receiver with dual magazines affixed together via dual mag attachment.]]
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas' M4A1 has an Aimpoint scope mounted on a picatinny receiver with dual magazines affixed together via dual mag attachment.]]
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French soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles.
French soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles.


[[File:FAMAS-F1.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]
[[File:FAMAS-F1.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
[[File:SpecFor 96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles.]]
[[File:SpecFor 96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles.]]
[[File:SpecFor 97.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier with the FAMAS.]]
[[File:SpecFor 97.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldier with the FAMAS.]]
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==Heckler & Koch HK416==
==Heckler & Koch HK416==
French special forces are seen armed with [[Heckler & Koch HK416]] rifles during the opening raid in Kosovo.
French special forces are seen armed with [[Heckler & Koch HK416]] rifles during the opening raid in Kosovo.
[[Image:Hk416-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Hk416-2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Specialforces416.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Special Forces member armed with the H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Specialforces416.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Special Forces member armed with the H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]


==Heckler & Koch G36==
==Heckler & Koch G36==
Commandos Marine soldiers that accompany Admiral Guezennec ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) on a rescue mission are armed with [[Heckler & Koch G36K]] rifles.
Commandos Marine soldiers that accompany Admiral Guezennec ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) on a rescue mission are armed with [[Heckler & Koch G36K]] rifles.
[[Image:G36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K G36 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:G36.jpg|thumb|none|450px|H&K G36 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:specialforcesg36.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Production image of Commandos Marine soldiers armed with G36 rifles accompanying Admiral Guezennec ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) in Kabul.]]
[[Image:specialforcesg36.jpg|thumb|none|550px|Production image of Commandos Marine soldiers armed with G36 rifles accompanying Admiral Guezennec ([[Tchéky Karyo]]) in Kabul.]]
[[Image:SpecFor_504.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The commando on the left with the G36.]]
[[Image:SpecFor_504.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The commando on the left with the G36.]]
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==Bren==
==Bren==
A Taliban fighter is seen with a [[Bren]] gun when they attack a village.
A Taliban fighter is seen with a [[Bren]] gun when they attack a village.
[[Image:Bren mk2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bren - .303 calibre]]
[[Image:Bren mk2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bren - .303 calibre]]
[[Image:Specialforcesbren.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighter is seen with the [[Bren]].]]
[[Image:Specialforcesbren.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighter is seen with the [[Bren]].]]


==FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R. ==
==FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R. ==
The paratrooper model of the [[FN Minimi]] is the main weapon carried by Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]).
The paratrooper model of the [[FN Minimi]] is the main weapon carried by Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]).
[[Image:Minimi 5.56 para tr.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R. - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Minimi 5.56 para tr.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R. - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:specialforcesminimi.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A production still of Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) holding the FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:specialforcesminimi.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A production still of Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) holding the FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:specialforcesminimicr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN Minimi.]]  
[[Image:specialforcesminimicr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN Minimi.]]  
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==MAS AA-52==
==MAS AA-52==
The [[MAS AA-52]] GPMG is seen mounted on French transport helicopters.
The [[MAS AA-52]] GPMG is seen mounted on a French Puma transport helicopter.


[[File:AA52.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MAS AA-52 GPMG - 7.5x54mm French.]]
[[File:AAT-52 Char HMG.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MAS AAT-52 Char - 7.5x54mm French]]
[[File:SpecFor 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MAS AA-52 machine gun on the right during the Kosovo raid.]]  
 
[[File:SpecFor 90.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The machine gun on the right in the transport helicopter.]]
[[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==
A Taliban fighter is seen armed with a [[PKM]] machine gun after confronting the retreating Commandos Marine unit.
A Taliban fighter is seen armed with a [[PKM]] machine gun after confronting the retreating Commandos Marine unit.
[[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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==
An Army truck has a [[Browning M2HB]] mounted in the back at the forward operating base.
An Army truck has a [[Browning M2HB]] mounted in the back at the forward operating base.
[[File:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]
[[File:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px]]
[[Image:SpecFor_501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Army truck has a [[Browning M2HB]] mounted in the back at the forward operating base.]]
[[Image:SpecFor_501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Army truck has a [[Browning M2HB]] mounted in the back at the forward operating base.]]


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==FR F2==
==FR F2==
Special Forces snipers are seen with an [[FR F2]] sniper rifle during the Kosovo raid.
Special Forces snipers are seen with an [[FR F2]] sniper rifle during the Kosovo raid.
[[Image:FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[File:SpecFor 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando aiming the FR F2.]]
[[File:SpecFor 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando aiming the FR F2.]]
[[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.]]


==FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle==
==PSL Sniper Rifle==
A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle.
A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian [[PSL Sniper Rifle]].
[[Image:Romanian-FPK-PSL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R.]]
[[Image:Romanian-FPK-PSL.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PSL - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:Specialforcessvd.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FPK/PSL in a circle to show its position.]]
[[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|500px|AIMS-74 with underslung AG-40P grenade launcher - 40x47mm]]
[[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|500px|RPG-7 with PGO-7 scope and PG-7VM rocket - 40mm]]
[[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
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Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing France
Directed by Stéphane Rybojad
Release Date 2011
Language French
English
Studio Easy Company
Distributor Studio Canal
Main Cast
Character Actor
Elsa Casanova Diane Kruger
Kovax Djimon Hounsou
Lucas Denis Menochet
Tic-Tac Benoît Magimel
Elias Raphaël Personnaz
Zaief Raz Degan
Victor Alain Figlarz
Marius Alain Alivon
Admiral Guezennec Tchéky Karyo


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.

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Suppressed Glock 17 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm Parabellum
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Lucas (Denis Menochet) holds the suppressed Glock 17.
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Lucas opens fire with his suppressed Glock.
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Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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Marius (Alain Alivon) draws his Glock during the raid to rescue Elsa.
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Elias opens fire with the Glock 17.

Glock 19

Victor (Alain Figlarz) carries a Glock 19 as his sidearm and is seen using it with a suppressor.

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Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
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Victor (Alain Figlarz) trains with the Glock 19.
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Suppressed Glock 19 - 9x19mm
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Victor (Alain Figlarz) with his suppressed Glock 19.
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Victor with the suppressed Glock 19 during the rescue of Elsa.

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.

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Glock 26 - 9x19mm
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Lucas hands Elsa (Diane Kruger) his Glock 26 with a very worn slide - 9x19mm

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.

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Beretta 92FS- 9x19mm
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Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.
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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

The CZ-75 is carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief (Raz Degan).

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CZ 75 - 9x19mm
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The CZ-75 is main sidearm 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.

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USP - 9x19mm
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During the Kosovo mission, Kovax 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.

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SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five Tactical - 9x19mm
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Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) draws his P226 X-Five at Zaief.

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.

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H&K MP5SD3 - 9x19mm
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Kovax with the MP5SD3 during the rescue mission.
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Tic-Tac (Benoît Magimel) opens fire with his H&K MP5SD3
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Tic-Tac uses the MP5SD3 to eliminate Taliban fighters.
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Tic-Tac is armed with the MP5SD3 before detonating hidden explosives.

Heckler & Koch MP5A5

Lucas and Kovax are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A5s fitted with Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stocks during the raid in Kosovo.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stock, RIS handguard, & M68 Aimpoint red dot scope - 9x19mm (The weapon used in the film is an A5 with an additional burst position on the fire selector)
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Kovax readies his MP5A5 before the Kosovo raid.
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Lucas with his MP5A5 during the raid. The MP5A5 is fitted with a Brugger & Thomet visor helmet stock.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA4

In addition to his M4A1, Lucas also carries a Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 fitted with a suppressor.

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H&K MP5KA4 - 9x19mm
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Production image showing Lucas Lucas (Denis Menochet) on the right with the MP5KA4 slung.
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The MP5K4 is carried by Lucas on the left.
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Lucas on the right with his MP5K4.
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In addition to his M4A1, Lucas (Denis Menochet) also carries a suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5KA4. Note the four position selector switch.

Assault rifles

AK Variants

The Taliban in the film carry several different variants of the AK.

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AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm
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A Taliban fighter fires his AK.
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Some Taliban fighters getting shot while wielding AKs in a wave attack.

AIMS

Ahmed is seen carrying an AIMS with an underslung AG-40 grenade launcher.

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AIMS - 7.62x39mm
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Ahmed with his AIMS.

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).

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ARX-160 - 5.56x45mm
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Production still of Kovax carrying the ARX-160.
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Kovax firing the ARX-160 at incoming Taliban fighters.
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Gripping the ARX-160 via pistol grip and magazine.
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Kovax carries the ARX-160.

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.

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Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm
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Marius (Alain Alivon) carries a Colt Model 727 carbine fitted with a M203 Grenade Launcher.
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Marius opens fire with the Colt.
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Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) also is seen using the carbine.
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On the left, Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) also is seen using the carbine.
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Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) opens fire with the Model 727, distinguishable from an M4 by the A2 upper receiver with fixed carry handle.

Colt M4A1

The M4A1 is seen used by several members of the Commandos Marine unit including Lucas and Tic-Tac.

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M4A1 with RIS foregrip and M68 Aimpoint red dot scope - 5.56x45mm
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Lucas prepares to fire his M4A1.
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Lucas' M4A1 has an Aimpoint scope mounted on a picatinny receiver with dual magazines affixed together via dual mag attachment.
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Lucas shouts while shouldering the M4A1.
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Lucas takes aim with his M4A1.
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Tic Tac opens fire with his M4A1 at the charging Taliban fighters.
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Tic Tac talks to Elsa while porting his M4A1.

FAMAS

French soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying FAMAS rifles.

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Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying FAMAS rifles.
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Soldier with the FAMAS.

Heckler & Koch HK416

French special forces are seen armed with Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles during the opening raid in Kosovo.

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H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm
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Special Forces member armed with the H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G36

Commandos Marine soldiers that accompany Admiral Guezennec (Tchéky Karyo) on a rescue mission are armed with Heckler & Koch G36K rifles.

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H&K G36 - 5.56x45mm
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Production image of Commandos Marine soldiers armed with G36 rifles accompanying Admiral Guezennec (Tchéky Karyo) in Kabul.
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The commando on the left with the G36.
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The commando on the right with the G36.

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.

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SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm
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A camouflaged Special Forces soldier is armed with the SIG SG 552.
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Special Forces soldier with the suppressed SIG SG 552 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.

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A French commando armed with the M4.
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A Benelli M4 Super 90 is carried by one of the Special Forces commandos during the Kosovo raid.

Machine guns

Bren

A Taliban fighter is seen with a Bren gun when they attack a village.

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Bren - .303 calibre
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Taliban fighter is seen with the Bren.

FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R.

The paratrooper model of the FN Minimi is the main weapon carried by Victor (Alain Figlarz).

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FN Minimi 5.56 Para T.R. - 5.56x45mm
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A production still of Victor (Alain Figlarz) holding the FN Minimi - 5.56x45mm
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Victor with the FN Minimi.
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Victor with the FN Minimi.
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Victor opens fire with the FN Minimi.

MAS AA-52

The MAS AA-52 GPMG is seen mounted on a French Puma transport helicopter.

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MAS AAT-52 Char - 7.5x54mm French
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The machine gun on the right in the Puma helicopter.

FN MAG 58

The FN MAG 58 GPMG is seen mounted on a French Caracal transport helicopter.

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The MAG 58 machine gun on the right during the Kosovo raid.

PKM

A Taliban fighter is seen armed with a PKM machine gun after confronting the retreating Commandos Marine unit.

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PKM - 7.62x54mmR
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A Taliban fighter fires a PKM.

Browning M2HB

An Army truck has a Browning M2HB mounted in the back at the forward operating base.

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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.

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FR F2 with bolt opened and magazine removed - 7.62x51mm NATO
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A French commando aiming the FR F2.
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A French commando sniper team takes aim while under camouflage.

PSL Sniper Rifle

A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian PSL Sniper Rifle.

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PSL - 7.62x54mm R
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The PSL in a circle to show its position.
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Taliban fighters armed with the sniper rifles charge at the commandos' position.

PGM Ultima Ratio

A PGM Ultima Ratio is the sniper rifle used by Elias (Raphaël Personnaz).

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PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm
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Production image of Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) with the PGM Ultima Ratio.
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Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima Ratio.
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Chambering the PGM Ultima Ratio.

Launchers

AG-40

A Romanian AG-40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AIMS carried by Ahmed.

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AIMS-74 with underslung AG-40P grenade launcher - 40x47mm
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AG-40 underneath Ahmed's AIMS.

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.

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M203 - 40x46mm
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The M203 is seen mounted underneath Tic-Tac's M4A1.
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The M203 underneath the barrel of the M727 used by Elias.

Beretta GLX-160

The Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher is mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160.

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GLX-160 - 40x46mm
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The GLX-160 is seen mounted underneath the ARX-160 rifle.

Heckler & Koch AG36

Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launcher.

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H&K AG36 - 40x46mm
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Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launcher.
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The commando on the right with the G36 with the Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launcher.

RPG-7

Taliban fighters are seen armed with RPG-7's fitted with PGO-7 scopes.

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RPG-7 with PGO-7 scope and PG-7VM rocket - 40mm
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Taliban fighter takes aim with an RPG-7 at a French helicopter.
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A Taliban fighter wielding a RPG-7.