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[[Image:Speciaforcesposteren.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Special Forces'' (2011)]] | [[Image:Speciaforcesposteren.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Special Forces'' (2011)]] | ||
''Special Forces'' (original title ''[[Forces spéciales]]'') is a 2011 French war film starring [[Djimon Hounsou]] as the leader of a French Naval Commandos (''Commandos Marine'' in French) | ''Special Forces'' (original title ''[[Forces spéciales]]'') is a 2011 French 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 can be seen in the film ''Special Forces'':''' | '''The following weapons can be seen in the film ''Special Forces'':''' | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Glock 17== | ==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. | 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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[[Image:specialforcesglock17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) holds the suppressed Glock 17 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:specialforcesglock17.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) holds the suppressed Glock 17 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[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.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius draws his Glock.]] | [[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| | [[File:SpecFor 80.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias opens fire with the Glock 17.]] | ||
==Glock 19== | ==Glock 19== | ||
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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 | [[File:SpecFor 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor ([[Alain Figlarz]]) trains with the Glock 19.]] | ||
[[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| | [[File:SpecFor 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the suppressed Glock 19 during the rescue of Elsa.]] | ||
==Glock 26== | ==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. | 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. | ||
[[Image:Glock 26.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 26 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Glock 26.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 26 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:SF 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas hands Elsa ([[Diane Kruger]]) his [[Glock 26]] with a very worn slide - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SF 37.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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. | |||
[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | |||
[[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.]] | |||
==CZ-75== | |||
The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]). | |||
[[Image:Cz75b9mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|CZ 75 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:specialforcescz75cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch USP== | ==Heckler & Koch USP== | ||
During the Kosovo mission, Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] fitted with a laser sight. | During the Kosovo mission, Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] fitted with a laser sight. | ||
[[Image:USP9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|USP - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:USP9mm.jpg|thumb|none|300px|USP - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[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.]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE== | ==SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE== | ||
Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] X-FIVE as his sidearm. | Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] X-FIVE as his sidearm in Pakistan. | ||
[[Image:X-Five-LW-detail.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE LW - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:X-Five-LW-detail.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE LW - 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 SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE at Zaief.]] | ||
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[[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]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac | [[Image:specialforcesmp5sd2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac takes aim with the MP5SD3 at Taliban fighters.]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd3cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac | [[Image:specialforcesmp5sd3cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac is armed with MP5SD3 before detonating hidden explosives.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5F== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5F== | ||
Lucas and Kovax are armed with the [[Heckler & Koch MP5]]F during the raid in Kosovo. | Lucas and Kovax are armed with the [[Heckler & Koch MP5]]F during the raid in Kosovo. | ||
[[File:MP5KAC.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[File:MP5KAC.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[File:SF 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax readies his MP5F before the Kosovo raid.]] | [[File:SF 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax readies his MP5F before the Kosovo raid.]] | ||
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[[Image:MP5KA4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|H&K MP5KA4 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5KA4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|H&K MP5KA4 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Speicialforcesmp5krv.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lucas | [[Image:Speicialforcesmp5krv.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lucas 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 213.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas on the right with his MP5K4.]] | |||
[[File:SpecFor 67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In addition to his M4A1, Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) also carries a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch MP5KA4]]. Note the four position selector switch.]] | [[File:SpecFor 67.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In addition to his M4A1, Lucas ([[Denis Menochet]]) also carries a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch MP5KA4]]. Note the four position selector switch.]] | ||
=Assault rifles= | =Assault rifles= | ||
==AK Variants== | ==AK Variants== | ||
The | The Taliban in the film carry several different variants of the [[AK-47]]. | ||
[[Image:AK-47.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AK-47.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesak.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires his AK-47 | [[Image:Specialforcesak.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires his AK-47.]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesak_(2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some Taliban fighters getting shot | [[Image:Specialforcesak_(2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some Taliban fighters getting shot while wielding AK-47s in a wave attack.]] | ||
==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. | ||
[[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.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax firing the ARX-160 at incoming Taliban fighters.]] | [[File:SpecFor 109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax firing the ARX-160 at incoming Taliban fighters.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gripping the ARX-160 via pistol grip and magazine.]] | [[File:SpecFor 34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gripping the ARX-160 via pistol grip and magazine.]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesarx160cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax | [[Image:specialforcesarx160cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax carries the ARX-160.]] | ||
==Colt Model 727== | ==Colt Model 727== | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas | [[Image:specialforcesm4cr3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas shouts while shouldering the M4A1.]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:specialforcesm4cr4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas takes aim with his M4A1.]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic Tac opens fire with his M4A1 at the charging Taliban fighters.]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr7.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:specialforcesm4cr7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic Tac talks to Elsa while porting his M4A1.]] | ||
==FAMAS== | |||
Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles. | |||
[[File:FAMAS-F1.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
[[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.]] | |||
==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|500px|H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforces416.jpg|thumb|none|601px| | [[Image:Specialforces416.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Special Forces member armed with the H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch G36== | ==Heckler & Koch G36== | ||
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[[Image:G36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K G36 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:G36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K G36 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesg36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Commandos Marine | [[Image:specialforcesg36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Commandos Marine armed with G36 rifles are seen accompanying Admiral Guezennec in Kabul.]] | ||
==SIG 552== | ==SIG 552== | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Benelli M4 Super 90== | ==Benelli M4 Super 90== | ||
A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the | A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the commandos during the Kosovo raid. | ||
[[File:Benelli m4 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | [[File:Benelli m4 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando armed with the M4.]] | [[File:SpecFor 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando armed with the M4.]] | ||
[[File:SF 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the Special Forces | [[File:SF 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the Special Forces commandos during the Kosovo raid.]] | ||
=Machine guns= | =Machine guns= | ||
==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|500px|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]].]] | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN | [[File:SpecFor 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN Minimi.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 77.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN | [[File:SpecFor 77.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor opens fire with the FN Minimi.]] | ||
==MAS AA-52== | |||
The [[MAS AA-52]] GMPG is seen mounted on French transport helicopters. | |||
[[File:AA52.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MAS AA-52 GPMG - 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]] | |||
==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|500px|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.]] | ||
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[[Image:FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FR F2 - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:FRF2 lunette Schrome.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FR F2 - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[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 | [[Image:Specialforcesfrf2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando sniper team takes aim while under camouflage.]] | ||
==FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle== | ==FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle== | ||
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[[Image:Romanian-FPK-PSL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R.]] | [[Image:Romanian-FPK-PSL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle - 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 FPK/PSL in a circle to show its position.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 78.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban | [[File:SpecFor 78.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban fighters armed with the sniper rifles charge at the commandos' position.]] | ||
==PGM Ultima Ratio== | ==PGM Ultima Ratio== | ||
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[[Image:PGM Ultima-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:PGM Ultima-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesultima0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Production image of Elias ([[Raphaël Personnaz]]) with the PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:Specialforcesultima0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Production image of Elias ([[Raphaël Personnaz]]) with the PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesultima.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima | [[Image:Specialforcesultima.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima Ratio.]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesultima2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the PGM Ultima | [[Image:Specialforcesultima2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the PGM Ultima Ratio.]] | ||
=Heavy Weapons= | =Heavy Weapons= | ||
==AG40== | |||
What appears to be a Romanian AG40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AK rifle carried by Ahmed. | |||
[[File:AG40 PA46.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | |||
[[File:SpecFor 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be an AG40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AK rifle carried by Ahmed.]] | |||
==M203== | ==M203== | ||
An [[M203]] Grenade Launcher is seen mounted underneath the Colt M727 as well as Tic Tac's M4A1. | An [[M203]] Grenade Launcher is seen mounted underneath the Colt M727 as well as Tic Tac's M4A1. | ||
[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M203 is seen mounted underneath Tic-Tac's M4A1.]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesmcr6.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Specialforcesmcr6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M203 underneath the barrel of the M727 used by Elias.]] | ||
==Beretta GLX-160== | ==Beretta GLX-160== | ||
The [[Beretta ARX-160|Beretta GLX-160]] grenade launcher is mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160. | The [[Beretta ARX-160|Beretta GLX-160]] grenade launcher is mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160. | ||
[[Image:ARX160GL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|GLX-160 - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:ARX160GL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|GLX-160 - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:SpecFor 109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The GLX-160 is seen mounted underneath the ARX-160 rifle..]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch AG36== | ==Heckler & Koch AG36== | ||
Special Forces soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the [[Heckler & Koch AG36]] grenade launcher. | Special Forces soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the [[Heckler & Koch AG36]] grenade launcher. | ||
[[Image:Ag36.jpg|thumb|none|301px|H&K AG36 - 40x46mm]] | [[Image:Ag36.jpg|thumb|none|301px|H&K AG36 - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[Image:Specialforcesag36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Forces soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the [[Heckler & Koch AG36]] grenade launcher.]] | [[Image:Specialforcesag36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Special Forces soldiers are seen carrying a G36K rifles fitted with the [[Heckler & Koch AG36]] grenade launcher.]] | ||
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[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 126.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban | [[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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Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Special Forces (2011) for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
Special Forces (original title Forces spéciales) is a 2011 French 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 can be seen 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 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.
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).
Heckler & Koch MP5F
Lucas and Kovax are armed with the Heckler & Koch MP5F during the raid in Kosovo.
Heckler & Koch MP5KA4
In addition to his M4A1, Lucas also carries a suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 fitted with a suppressor.
Assault rifles
AK Variants
The Taliban in the film carry several different variants of the AK-47.
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.
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. Most of them have been modified with a picatinny railing attachment on the upper receiver with camo paint.
FAMAS
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
Special forces members 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 SIG SG 552 rifles 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 Para
The paratrooper model of the FN Minimi is the main weapon carried by Victor (Alain Figlarz).
MAS AA-52
The MAS AA-52 GMPG is seen mounted on French transport helicopters.
PKM
A Taliban fighter is seen armed with a PKM machine gun after confronting the retreating Commandos Marine unit.
Sniper rifles
FR F2
Special Forces snipers are seen with an FR F2 sniper rifle during the Kosovo raid.
FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle
A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle.
PGM Ultima Ratio
A PGM Ultima Ratio is the sniper rifle used by Elias (Raphaël Personnaz).
Heavy Weapons
AG40
What appears to be a Romanian AG40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AK rifle carried by Ahmed.
M203
An M203 Grenade Launcher is seen mounted underneath the Colt M727 as well as Tic Tac's M4A1.
Beretta GLX-160
The Beretta GLX-160 grenade launcher is mounted underneath Kovax's ARX-160.
Heckler & Koch AG36
Special Forces 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.