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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 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. | ''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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==Glock 26== | ==Glock 26== | ||
Lucas also carries a [[Glock 26]] with a well worn slide. | 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]] | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
[[File:SpecFor 213.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas on the right with his MP5K4.]] | [[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]]) | [[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= | ||
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==Beretta ARX-160== | ==Beretta ARX-160== | ||
For the majority of the film, Kovax uses a [[Beretta ARX-160]] as his main weapon. | 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.]] | ||
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==Colt Model 727== | ==Colt Model 727== | ||
Marius ([[Alain Alivon]]) uses a [[Colt Model 727]] carbine fitted with a M203 Grenade Launcher in addition to his MP5SD3. | 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|500px|Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch AG36== | ==Heckler & Koch AG36== | ||
Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying | Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying 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]] | ||
Revision as of 02:37, 9 April 2012
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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) during the rescue of Elsa.
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.
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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
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 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
Commandos Marine soldiers are seen carrying G36K rifles fitted with the Heckler & Koch AG36 grenade launcher.
RPG-7
Taliban fighters are seen armed with RPG-7's.
