Deep sea divers, called frogmen, who are part of Special Boat Service (SBS), were given a pistol that can kill underwater enemies from more than thirty metres.
For what is believed to have been the first time, the weapon has been granted to British special forces.
It can also be used above water to maim hostile forces, and the Heckler and Koch 911 pistol almost silences, according to The Daily Star.
Frogmen, deep sea divers who are part the Special Boat Service (SBS), have been given a pistol that can kill enemy underwater enemies from more than 30m. It can also serve to maim enemy forces above water. The Heckler & Koch 911 pistol (pictured), almost sounds like a gun
Four men in Syria were on a counter-terrorist operation with the SBS. They fired the weapon after they had left the water. According to a source, the men were climbing up a bank after coming out of a river when they came across two Islamic State fighters protecting an oil refinery. Both men were shot in their chests and heads with the new weapon.
Four men from Syria were on a counterterrorism mission with the SBS. After leaving the water, they fired the weapon.
According to a source, the men were walking out of a river when they came across two Islamic State fighters standing guard at an oil refinery.
The new weapon killed both men. One was shot in their chests and the other in their heads.
It was the first use of the weapon by the SBS Frogman in a real operation.
British Special Boat Service (SBS) soldiers
According to the source, he was impressed and said that the only sound that occurred was the dart hitting the sentry’s face.
The new weapon for Special Boat Service was originally designed for German special forces, but it is now being used for clandestine maritime operations.
The pistol can fire rounds with an electric power pack.
It means the weapon is quiet and does not flash. This makes it an excellent piece of equipment to use in covert special forces.
Five barrels are included in the pistol that can fire a 7.62mm dart made from tungsten.
It’s because bullets are slowed by water and would cease to be effective at distances greater than two metres.
A military source said: ‘Frogmen need a close-protection weapon, something more than a knife – and the P11 is ideal.
“The PK11 is the perfect weapon for the job. Its biggest problem is its slow reload time. Once five rounds have been fired, it becomes practically useless.
Sources claimed that the new pistol has been used in special service operations.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: ‘We do not comment on Special Forces.’
British Royal Marines, S39 Assault Squadron, on a petrolboat as part of Operation Troy
Special Boat Service: An elite unit whose motto reads “By Strength and Guile”
The Special Boat Service is the special forces unit of the Royal Navy and is comparable with the more well-known Special Air Service (SAS), the Army’s equivalent.
They are the most highly-trained Royal Marines, but they are also among the most elite and competent soldiers in the British army.
The service is located in Poole, Dorset. It is just miles from yesterday’s mission. It is made up small teams that specialize in undercover raids, using surprise, and using the element.
The Royal Navy’s Special Boat Service is a special forces unit that is comparable to the Army’s equivalent, the Special Air Service (SAS). Above: Members of SBS
In its early days, soldiers of the service would launch small boats from submarines to paddle ashore, before sabotaging enemy communications lines and rails.
This service was created in 1940 during World War Two.
Because most of their operations are classified and highly classified, we don’t know much about the people who make up the unit.
Most are drawn from the Royal Marines Commandos, and all are exceptionally physically and mentally fit.
The four SBS Squadrons are made up of approximately 250 people at any one moment.