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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| | [[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.]] | ||
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==AIMS== | ==AIMS== | ||
Ahmed is seen carrying an [[AIMS]] with an underslug [[AG-40]] grenade launcher. | Ahmed is seen carrying an [[AIMS]] with an underslug [[AG-40]] grenade launcher. | ||
[[Image:RomanianAIMS std.jpg|thumb|none| | [[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.]] | ||
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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| | [[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| | [[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| | [[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| | [[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| | [[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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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 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 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 underslug 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.
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 French transport helicopters.
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.
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).
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.
