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[[File:The Assault Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Assault'' (2010)]] | [[File:The Assault Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Assault'' (2010)]] | ||
'''''The Assault''''' (French Title: '''''L'Assaut''''') is a 2010 drama film about the 1994 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_8969 hijacking of Air France Flight 8969] and the operation mounted by the ''Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale'' ('''GIGN''') to rescue the hostages before the terrorists use the plane in a suicide attack. Directed by Julien Leclercq, ''The Assault'' was made with the collaboration and advice of the GIGN. | '''''The Assault''''' (French Title: '''''L'Assaut''''') is a 2010 drama film about the 1994 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_8969 hijacking of Air France Flight 8969] and the operation mounted by the ''Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale'' ('''GIGN''') to rescue the hostages before the terrorists can use the plane in a suicide attack. Directed by Julien Leclercq, ''The Assault'' was made with the collaboration and advice of the GIGN. | ||
'''The following weapons are seen in the film ''The Assault''''': | '''The following weapons are seen in the film ''The Assault''''': | ||
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[[Manurhin MR-73]] revolvers are used by most of the GIGN officers, including Thierry ([[Vincent Elbaz]]). Officers use both the Sport and Gendarmerie models in various barrel lengths. | [[Manurhin MR-73]] revolvers are used by most of the GIGN officers, including Thierry ([[Vincent Elbaz]]). Officers use both the Sport and Gendarmerie models in various barrel lengths. | ||
[[Image:MR-73.jpg|thumb|300px|none| Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie with three inch barrel, rubber grips and adjustable sights]] | |||
[[File:Assault-MR73-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A GIGN officer holds a Manurhin MR-73 with a 3-inch barrel.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-MR73-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A GIGN officer points his MR-73 at Thierry (posing as a terrorist) during a practice drill.]] | |||
[[Image:Manurhin mr-73.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Manurhin MR-73 Gendarmerie with 2.5 inch barrel]] | |||
[[File:Assault-MR73-6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A GIGN officer points a MR-73 with a 2.5-inch barrel when the plane is stormed.]] | |||
[[File:Manurhin.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Manurhin MR73 Sport with 5.25 inch barrel]] | [[File:Manurhin.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Manurhin MR73 Sport with 5.25 inch barrel]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Assault-MR73-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|GIGN officers load their MR-73 revolvers.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Assault-MR73-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Thierry fires his MR-73 at a shooting range.]] | ||
[[File:Assault-MR73-5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A GIGN officer fires his MR-73 during the shootout with the hijackers.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-MR73-7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The GIGN officer continues to fire while lying flat on the floor.]] | |||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
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[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. Note the finger grooves, thumb reliefs, and accessory rail on the frame, which differentiate it from the older model.]] | [[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. Note the finger grooves, thumb reliefs, and accessory rail on the frame, which differentiate it from the older model.]] | ||
[[File:Assault-G17-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The GIGN officer left of the door holds a Glock 17 as a breaching charge is detonated.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-G17-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Thierry bursts through the door while the officer with the Glock follows him.]] | |||
==Makarov PM== | ==Makarov PM== | ||
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[[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | [[Image:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian '''Makarov PM''' - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[File:Assault-Makarov-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Yahia threatens a passenger with the Makarov.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-Makarov-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Makarov is pointed at Flight 8969's Captain.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-Makarov-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Yahia fires the Makarov at point-blank range.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch USP== | ==Heckler & Koch USP== | ||
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[[Image:USP9mm.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:USP9mm.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Assault-USP-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The hijacker draws his USP as the GIA terrorists seize the plane.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-USP-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The hijacker orders the passengers to remain silent.]] | |||
==SIG-Sauer P228== | ==SIG-Sauer P228== | ||
When the hijacked jet is stormed, a GIGN officer uses a [[SIG-Sauer P228]] as his backup gun after running out of ammunition for his MR-73. | |||
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm. This is a really well worn movie blank adapted gun]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm. This is a really well worn movie blank adapted gun]] | ||
[[File:Assault-P228-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A GIGN officer points a P228 as he advances down the aisle.]] | |||
[[File:Assault-P228-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A GIGN officer fires a P228 after he runs out of ammo for his MR-73.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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==Romanian PM md. 90 Krinkov== | ==Romanian PM md. 90 Krinkov== | ||
A Romanian PM md.90 (the military version of the [[AK-47#Romanian AK Draco Carbine|AK Draco Carbine]]) is used by the hijackers to execute a hostage, and later during a lengthy gun battle with the GIGN. | A Romanian PM md.90 (the military version of the [[AK-47#Romanian AK Draco Carbine|AK Draco Carbine]]) is used by the hijackers to execute a hostage, and later during a lengthy gun battle with the GIGN. The GIA gunmen who take Carole ([[Mélanie Bernier]]) to a meeting with the leader of their French wing are also armed with PM md.90s. | ||
[[File:PM md. 90 Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Romanian PM md. 90 Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. Note: this differs from the US import version the [[AK-47#Romanian_AK_Draco_Carbine|Draco]] by its 3 position fire selector, folding stock as standard and darker AKM type palm-swell handguard.]] | [[File:PM md. 90 Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Romanian PM md. 90 Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. Note: this differs from the US import version the [[AK-47#Romanian_AK_Draco_Carbine|Draco]] by its 3 position fire selector, folding stock as standard and darker AKM type palm-swell handguard.]] | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 19 March 2012
The Assault (French Title: L'Assaut) is a 2010 drama film about the 1994 hijacking of Air France Flight 8969 and the operation mounted by the Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (GIGN) to rescue the hostages before the terrorists can use the plane in a suicide attack. Directed by Julien Leclercq, The Assault was made with the collaboration and advice of the GIGN.
The following weapons are seen in the film The Assault:
Handguns
Manurhin MR-73
Manurhin MR-73 revolvers are used by most of the GIGN officers, including Thierry (Vincent Elbaz). Officers use both the Sport and Gendarmerie models in various barrel lengths.
Glock 17
A GIGN officer uses a Glock 17 when raiding a house at the beginning of the film.
Makarov PM
Yahia (Aymen Saïdi), leader of the Groupe Islamique Armé (GIA) terrorists who hijack Flight 8969, uses a Makarov PM throughout the film.
Heckler & Koch USP
One of the hijackers uses a Heckler & Koch USP, an unlikely choice given that the USP was a newly-introduced weapon at the time.
SIG-Sauer P228
When the hijacked jet is stormed, a GIGN officer uses a SIG-Sauer P228 as his backup gun after running out of ammunition for his MR-73.
Shotguns
Double-Barreled Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by a suicidal gunman at the beginning of the film.
Mossberg 590
A GIGN officer can seen pumping a Mossberg 590 shotgun when preparing for the rescue mission.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns with Navy trigger groups, laser aiming modules and flashlights are used by GIGN officers when they storm the hijacked jet.
IMI Micro Uzi
A Micro Uzi is used by one of the hijackers. After he is wounded, Yahya takes his Micro Uzi and fires it at the GIGN officers boarding the jet.
Rifles
Romanian PM md. 90 Krinkov
A Romanian PM md.90 (the military version of the AK Draco Carbine) is used by the hijackers to execute a hostage, and later during a lengthy gun battle with the GIGN. The GIA gunmen who take Carole (Mélanie Bernier) to a meeting with the leader of their French wing are also armed with PM md.90s.
MAS FR F1
GIGN sniper teams use MAS FR F1 sniper rifles.
Other
Hand Grenades
The terrorists have hand grenades attached to their belts when they hijack the plane. A grenade is later thrown at the GIGN officers when they approach the cockpit.