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[[Image:Speciaforcesposteren.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Special Forces'' (2011)]]
 
[[Image:Speciaforcesposteren.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Special Forces'' (2011)]]
  
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''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 unit sent to Pakistan to rescue a war journalist ([[Diane Kruger]]) who has been kidnapped by Taliban forces.  The film was made in close cooperation with the French armed forces.
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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'':'''
 
'''The following weapons can be seen in the film ''Special Forces'':'''
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=Pistols=
 
=Pistols=
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==Beretta 92FS==
 
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A [[Beretta 92FS]] is the sidearm carried by Tic-Tac ([[Benoît Magimel]]). He is seen using it with a suppressor during the rescue mission. Elsa is also seen with the handgun.
 
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[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
 
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[[File:SF 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.]]
 
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[[File:SpecFor 92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Handing the 92FS to Elsa.]]
 
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==CZ-75==
 
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The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).
 
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[[Image:Cz75b9mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|CZ 75 - 9x19mm]]
 
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[[Image:specialforcescz75cr.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).]]
 
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==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.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius draws his Glock.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marius ([[Alain Alivon]]) draws his Glock during the raid to rescue Elsa.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 80.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the CMs drawing their Glock 17s.]]
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[[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]]
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[[File:SpecFor 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor practices firing the Glock 19.]]
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[[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]].]]
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[[File:SpecFor 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the suppressed Glock 19.]]
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[[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.
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[[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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==Beretta 92FS==
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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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[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px]]
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[[File:SF 32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Handing the 92FS to Elsa.]]
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==CZ-75==
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The [[CZ-75]] is main sidearm carried by Taliban leader Ahmed Zaief ([[Raz Degan]]).
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[[Image:Cz75b9mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|CZ 75 - 9x19mm]]
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[[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.
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[[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==
  
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Kovax ([[Djimon Hounsou]]) carries a [[SIG-Sauer P226]] X-FIVE as his sidearm.
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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]]
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[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac aiming the MP5SD3 at Taliban fighters.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac takes aim with the MP5SD3 at Taliban fighters.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesmp5sd3cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic-Tac hiding behind a huge rock before detonating hidden explosives.]]
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[[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.
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[[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]]
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[[Image:Speicialforcesmp5krv.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lucas' MP5KA4 in a circle to show its position.]]
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[[Image:Speicialforcesmp5krv.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lucas on the right with the MP5KA4 slung.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP5K4 is carried by Lucas on the left.]]
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[[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==
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The main rifle of the Taliban in the film is the [[AK-47]].
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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]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesak.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires his AK-47 at the villagers.]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesak.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taliban fighter fires his AK-47.]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesak_(2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some Taliban fighters getting shot by Commandos Marine commandos while wielding AK-47s in a charging attack.]]
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[[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.
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[[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.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesarx160cr.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kovax's ARX-160 is slinged on his neck.]]
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[[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.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas shout while shouldering the M4A1.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas shouts while shouldering the M4A1.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor takes aim with his M4A1.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas takes aim with his M4A1.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias aims his M4A1 at charging Taliban fighters.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic Tac opens fire with his M4A1 at the charging Taliban fighters.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lucas talks to Elsa while porting his M4A1.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tic Tac talks to Elsa while porting his M4A1.]]
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==FAMAS==
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Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles.
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[[File:FAMAS-F1.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]
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[[File:SpecFor 96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying [[FAMAS]] rifles.]]
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[[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.
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[[Image:Hk416-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:Hk416-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:Specialforces416.jpg|thumb|none|601px|French special forces member armed with the H&K 416 - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[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]]
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[[Image:specialforcesg36.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Commandos Marine commandos armed with G36s accompany Admiral Guezennec in Kabul.]]
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[[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==
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A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the French Special Forces soldiers during the Kosovo raid.
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A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the commandos during the Kosovo raid.
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[[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.]]
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[[File:SF 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Benelli M4 Super 90]] is carried by one of the Special Forces soldiers during the Kosovo raid.]]
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[[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.
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[[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.]]  
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[[File:SpecFor 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN Minimi0]]
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[[File:SpecFor 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN Minimi.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 77.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor with the FN Minimi0]]
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[[File:SpecFor 77.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor opens fire with the FN Minimi.]]
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==MAS AA-52==
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The [[MAS AA-52]] GMPG is seen mounted on French transport helicopters.
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[[File:AA52.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MAS AA-52 GPMG - 7.5x54mm French.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MAS AA-52 machine gun on the right during the Kosovo raid.]]
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[[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.
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[[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.]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesfrf2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French commando sniper team takes aim while being camouflaged.]]
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[[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.]]
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[[File:SpecFor 78.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taliban snipers moving int position.]]
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[[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]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesultima.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima Ratio0]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesultima.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima Ratio.]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesultima2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the PGM Ultima Ratio0]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesultima2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the PGM Ultima Ratio.]]
  
 
=Heavy Weapons=
 
=Heavy Weapons=
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==AG40==
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What appears to be a Romanian AG40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AK rifle carried by Ahmed.
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[[File:AG40 PA46.jpg|thumb|none|400px]]
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[[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.
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[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 - 40x46mm]]
 
[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 - 40x46mm]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the M203.]]
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[[Image:specialforcesm4cr5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M203 is seen mounted underneath Tic-Tac's M4A1.]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesmcr6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the M203 underneath the barrel of the M727.]]
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[[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.
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[[Image:ARX160GL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|GLX-160 - 40x46mm]]
 
[[Image:ARX160GL.jpg|thumb|none|500px|GLX-160 - 40x46mm]]
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[[Image:Specialforcesglx160 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The GLX-160 in a red circle to show its position.]]
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[[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.
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[[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]]
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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. 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 17 - 9x19mm
Lucas (Denis Menochet) holds the suppressed Glock 17 - 9x19mm
Lucas opens fire with his suppressed Glock.
Marius (Alain Alivon) draws his Glock during the raid to rescue Elsa.
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.

Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
Victor (Alain Figlarz) trains with the Glock 19.
Victor (Alain Figlarz) with his suppressed Glock 19.
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.

Glock 26 - 9x19mm
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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Tic-Tac wields the suppressed 92FS.
Handing the 92FS to Elsa.

CZ-75

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

CZ 75 - 9x19mm
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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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.

SIG-Sauer P226 X-FIVE LW - 9x19mm
Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) draws his SIG-Sauer 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).

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

Heckler & Koch MP5F

Lucas and Kovax are armed with the Heckler & Koch MP5F during the raid in Kosovo.

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Kovax readies his MP5F before the Kosovo raid.
Lucas with his MP5F during the raid.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA4

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

H&K MP5KA4 - 9x19mm
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Lucas on the right with the MP5KA4 slung.
The MP5K4 is carried by Lucas on the left.
Lucas on the right with his MP5K4.
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-47.

AK-47 - 7.62x39mm
A Taliban fighter fires his AK-47.
Some Taliban fighters getting shot while wielding AK-47s in a wave attack.

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.

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

Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm
Marius (Alain Alivon) carries a Colt Model 727 carbine fitted with a M203 Grenade Launcher.
Marius opens fire with the Colt.
Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) also is seen using the carbine.
On the left, Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) also is seen using the carbine.
Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) opens fire with the Model 727, distinguishable from an M4 by the A2 upper receiver with fixed carry handle0

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.

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

FAMAS

Soldiers at Camp Gandamak are seen carrying FAMAS rifles.

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

Heckler & Koch HK416

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

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

Heckler & Koch G36

Special forces members that accompany Admiral Guezennec (Tchéky Karyo) on a rescue mission are armed with Heckler & Koch G36K rifles.

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Commandos Marine armed with G36 rifles are seen accompanying Admiral Guezennec in Kabul.

SIG 552

Special Forces units are armed with suppressed SIG SG 552 rifles during the Kosovo raid.

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A camouflaged Special Forces soldier is armed with the SIG SG 552.
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.
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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Taliban fighter is seen with the Bren.

FN Minimi Para

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

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

MAS AA-52

The MAS AA-52 GMPG is seen mounted on French transport helicopters.

MAS AA-52 GPMG - 7.5x54mm French.
The MAS AA-52 machine gun on the right during the Kosovo raid.
The machine gun on the right in the transport helicopter

PKM

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

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A Taliban fighter fires a PKM.

Sniper rifles

FR F2

Special Forces snipers are seen with an FR F2 sniper rifle during the Kosovo raid.

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A French commando aiming the FR F2.
A French commando sniper team takes aim while under camouflage.

FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle

A Taliban sniper is seen using a Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle.

Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R.
The FPK/PSL in a circle to show its position.
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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Production image of Elias (Raphaël Personnaz) with the PGM Ultima Ratio - 7.62x51mm
Elias takes aim with the PGM Ultima Ratio.
Chambering the PGM Ultima Ratio.

Heavy Weapons

AG40

What appears to be a Romanian AG40 grenade launcher is seen mounted underneath the AK rifle carried by Ahmed.

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What appears to be an 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.

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The M203 is seen mounted underneath Tic-Tac's M4A1.
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.

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

Heckler & Koch AG36

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

H&K AG36 - 40x46mm
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.

RPG-7 - 40mm
Taliban fighter takes aim with an RPG-7 at a French helicopter.
A Taliban fighter wielding a RPG-7.
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