PASKAL The Movie is a 2018 Malaysian war film directed by Adrian Teh, produced by Asia Tropical Films, Golden Screen Cinemas, Multimedia Entertainment, Granatum Ventures and Astro Shaw. Starring Hairul Azreen as Lieutenant Commander Arman Anuar Bin Rahmat, it's inspired by the bravery and heroism of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) special ops as well as No.1 Special Forces In Malaysia, PASKAL (Pasukan Khas Laut). These film is an inspiration from the true story of the PASKAL operatives during their duties as United Nations in Angola in 1998 and the success of PASKAL seized MV Bunga Laurel's trade vessel in the event of the Gulf of Aden in 2011. The filming of this film costs RM10 million. Shooting is conducted at several locations within and outside the country, such as Lumut, Perak; Semporna, Sabah and Istanbul, Turkey and etc. This movie also stars Hollywod actor, Tiger Chen Hu (John Wick 3, The Matrix Reloaded, Man of Tai Chi) as Chinese U.N Sgt Chen Han during mission in Angola.
The following weapons were used in the film PASKAL The Movie:
The Glock 17 is the main sidearm of Lieutenant Commander Arman Anuar and many other PASKAL operatives.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5N
The H&K MP5N is often used by PASKAL operatives. The MP5N are fitted with MP5's Knights Armament Company rail system, Aimpoint M68 Close Combat Optic, Oerlikon Contraves LLM01 Laser Light Module and flash hider.
Special
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
The main service submachine gun for PASKAL operatives is the H&K MP5A5, is featured in this film. It is equipped with Aimpoint M68 CCO, B&T flashlight handguard and Vortex muzzle suppressor. Also, it can fitted with QD suppressor and vertical grip.
Special
Heckler & Koch MP7A1
The Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is an Lt. Comm Arman's signature weapon in the mission of Bunga Laurel and the final mission. It is always seen equipped with an Aimpoint Micro-T, Brügger & Thomet suppressor and the 40-round extended magazine.
Special
Assault Rifles
Colt M4A1
The Colt M4A1 is a standard assault rifles for Malaysian Armed Forces, featured in the film as the weapon for PASKAL trainees during their selection course.
Heckler & Koch HK416
The standard service rifle for majority of PASKAL operatives is the Heckler & Koch HK416 carbines. The rifles are fitted with Aimpoint M68 Collimated Combat Optic (CCO), Brügger & Thomet suppressor, Oerlikon Contraves LLM01 Laser Light Module and M320 GLM. For these film, it is shown with 14.5 inch barrel, Aimpoint M68 CCO and Magpul MOE Carbine Stock.
Special
AK-47
An AK-47 without stock used by a group of Angolan militia during the ambush the food truck and Arman's team in UNIVEM mission.
AK-74
Norinco Type 84S
most of pirates are held a Norinco Type 84S.
Sniper Rifles
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare
Several PASKAL snipers are seen using Accuracy International Arctic Warfare sniper rifles fitted with Schmidt & Bender scopes and Harris bipods during the film.
Special
Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention
The CheyTach M200 is used by PASKAL sniper to engaging Somalian pirate's mother boat during the mission to retaking the Bunga Laurel merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, near the Arabian sea. Possibly an airsoft replica.
Machine Guns
FN Minimi
PASKAL drill instructor uses a FN Minimi during the obstacle course against the recruits.
FN MAG
Combat boat of Royal Malaysian Navy with mounted FN MAG are used by PASKAL operators during the final mission.
Vektor SS-77
Combat boat of Royal Malaysian Navy with mounted Vektor SS-77 are used by PASKAL operators during the final mission.
Other
DM51 hand grenade
The DM51 hand grenade appears in this film, used by the terrorists as tripwire booby traps to prevent the PASKAL operators rescuing the hostages.
RPG-7
One of an Angolan militia using the RPG-7 to take out the UN armoured personal carrier reinforcement during the ambush.
Armory
Several weapons used for the film can be seen in the armory as well as PASKAL weapons exhibition. Only 20 percents is an airsoft weapons, while the others are real.