Sayeret Matkal: Israel's premiere special forces unit trained to neutralize any threat posed to the Jewish nation.
(A squad of Sayeret Matkal operators press their way through a narrow urban environment while exchanging gunfire with Hezbollah militants.)
vs.
Spetsnaz GRU: Mother Russia's elite special forces soldiers and spearhead of the Russian Ground Forces.
(Spetsnaz operatives engage Chechen rebels during the Battle of Grozny. The rebels fall to their precise shooting and are soon taken out.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.
No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is…THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!
Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two highly trained and highly motivated special forces units.
Sayeret Matkal
Circa: 2010
Created: 1957
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 180 lbs.
Force size: Classified
Role: Raid, Hostage Rescue
Spetsnaz GRU
Circa: 2010
Created: 1950
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 175 lbs.
Force size: Classified
Role: Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action
''This is a special forces match fans have been wanting to see for 8 years since the show started. Two elite special forces units finally meet to do battle with one another. Israel's Sayeret Matkal will meet the Spetsnaz special forces unit of the Russian Federation. Both these soldiers are superhuman and have earned their reputations and place amongst top tier special forces groups.'' Ex-special forces Barry Jacobsen said, ''Looking at these two units, they can be considered equals, but one side is that the Israeli's are much more motivated to fight whereas the Spetsnaz training encourages death to make sure only ones who have the heart can pass it, their training literally turns recruits into a cold blooded killing machine. It's the different mindsets with these two units that might mean the difference between victory and defeat.''
''I'm giving my edge to the spetsnaz. Their recruits go through some insane training which openly encourages casualties to weed out the weak and ensure only the best soldiers make it through.'' Biomedical Engineer Geoff Desmoulin said.
''I think the Sayeret Matkal is going to take this. They are better motivated to fight in defense of their homeland and are constantly battling militants which gives them more combat experience than the spetsnaz.'' Trauma Doctor Armand Dorian countered.
Sayeret Matkal serves as one of Israeli's main Special Forces units which specializing largely in reconnaissance for obtaining intelligence, as well as counter-terrorism, direct action and hostage rescue beyond Israeli's borders.
''Israel is surrounded by enemies. They needed a unit that would be highly trained and able to deal with such threats. That's what the Sayeret Matkal do. Defending their homeland one a daily basis gives them so much combat experience and are deserving of respect.''
The greatest success for the Sayeret Matkal occured in 1976 with Operation Entebbe in which they successfully rescued more than 100 Air France passengers hijacked and flown to Uganda by PFLP-EO terrorists, killing fifty-two terrorists while losing only one operative and three hostages.
"Their success rate has earned them comparisons to such renowned units as Delta Force, Navy S.E.A.L.s and the S.A.S., they are truly a force to be reckoned with. They finish first and do everything in their power to get each and every one of their men out alive. The Spetsnaz will be in for one of the most challenging tests they've ever had the fortune...or misfortune of taking.'' Barry explained.
Israel's elite soldiers go into battle with an arsenal of top quality weapons they use to fiercely defend their homeland.
Melee: Ka-bar
Short Range: Glock 19
Mid-Range: Remington Model 870
Long Range Assault: IWI TAR-21
Long Range Sniper: M89SR
Explosive: M26A2 Grenade
Martial Arts: Krav Maga
Today they will go up against a special forces unit who are near mythical in the world of counter-terrorism.
Founded just before the Cold War in response to the formation of other special forces units, the highly secretive Spetsnaz, or 'special purpose' troops, initially acted as reconnaissance and diversionary forces, they would later be subjected to going behind enemy lines to commit acts of sabotage, assassination and stealing enemy information during times of war, most famously during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Since then they have fought in both Chechen wars and successfully carried out several famed hostage rescues.
''These guys are literal machines made for pain. They won't stop until they've completed their mission even if it kills them.''
During Soviet times, Spetsnaz GRU operatives would have to complete training that included the following: weapons handling, rappelling, explosives training, marksmanship, counter-terrorism, airborne training, hand-to-hand combat, climbing (alpine rope techniques), diving, underwater combat, long-range marksmanship, emergency medical training, and demolition.
''It's that level of intensity and and their countless success that have had them compared to the S.A.S., Sayeret Matkal and Delta Force. The Israelis will be in a battle of a lifetime.'' Barry finished.
The cold blooded killing machines took down enemies with weapons that suited their thuggish behavior.
Melee: NRS-2
Short Range: MP-443 Grach
Mid-Range: Saiga-12
Long Range Assault Rifle: AN-94
Long Range Sniper Rifle: OTs-03 SVU
Explosive: RGD-5 Grenade
Martial Arts: Systema
Both units used deadly knives when things got up close and personal. Up first will be the Spetsnaz GRU with their favored knife.
Spetsnaz operative Sonny Puzikas walks over with his knife. ''Good morning comrades, here I have the NRS-2 special scout knife, it is a survival knife with a built-in single-shot shooting mechanism design to fire a 7.62x42mm cartridge for up to 25 meters. In addition it has a 6 inch steel blade used for stabbing or throwing."
''And here we have two Sayeret Matkal operatives here. Stab the living shit out of the first one and we'll have the second one make its way toward you simulating a running opponent.'' Geoff explained.
''Yeah no problem.'' Sonny answered.
Sonny stands ready with his blade, Geoff gives the thumbs up and Sonny lunges at the first torso violently stabbing it in the gut before working his way up the chest and stabbing it one final time in the head.
''Second target, begin running towards him!'' Geoff called out to Barry who was using a remote control for the second torso.
The second torso speeds it's way towards Sonny, Sonny continues his assault on the first target and halts his stabbing, he points the knife at the second torso and presses the button and the round fires hitting the second torso in the forehead bringing it to a stop.
''Geez man, you put some rage into the first guy.'' Geoff said as Dorian walks over.
''Your first target we see multiple stab wounds in the gut and chest, these all combined will kill him and your stab to the head is self explanatory. Your second guy has that round from your knife straight in his head hitting the brain, so the last thing he ever saw was you pointing the knife at him and boom, his world went black.''
''But if you shoot, you might miss and you've basically given me an extra bullet to kill you with.'' Sayeret Matkal operative Eyal Kanarik said.
''I still have my hands...'' Sonny replied showing no emotion.
To answer the challenge, Sayeret Matkal slices back with a tried and trusted fighting knife.
''I bring the KA-BAR combat knife. It is similar to the Bowie knife with a 7-inch clip point blade made from 1095 carbon steel and has a handle with a grip made from leather washers. It has an overall length of 11 inches and weighs about 1.5 kilograms." Eyal said presenting his knife.
''We will run the same test as we did with Sonny, 2 targets to kill.'' Geoff said.
Eyal gets into position and as he gives Geoff the thumbs up signaling that he is ready.
''Alright Eyal, on 3...2...1...Go!'' Geoff calls out.
The first torso makes it's way towards Eyal, with a mighty war cry, Eyal plunges the blade into it's skull before slicing it's neck repeatedly nearly severing the head then kicking it over. Turning to face the second torso, he charges with a war cry and tackles the torso to the ground and thrusts his knife into it's chest repeatedly before stabbing it in the throat and leaving the blade in it.
''Jesus Eyal, talk about rage.'' Dorian laughed as he walked over.
''So for the first torso Eyal I see one thrust into the skull which will cut into the brain cutting off all signals, he's dead the right when you stab him. The other slashes to the neck would've killed him quick because you severed all the veins and arteries within the neck getting yourself another kill. Your second target those thrusts in the chest alone won't kill unless you hit the vital organs but judging by the amount of bleeding I see, he'll be dead if he doesn't get his ass to a hospital. The single stab to the neck would've cut an artery or vein which would kill him unless he gets medical help.''
After a gory display of both knives, which one do our experts believe takes the edge?
''I'm giving it to the Spetsnaz.'' Geoff started off, ''Their knife has that hidden surprise with the bullet and it will catch the Israelis completely off guard in a melee fight.''
''Agreed, there is no way the Israelis can get around the range advantage of the NRS-2 unless the Spetsnaz misses his shot but I doubt that will happen. So edge NRS-2.'' Dorian added.
''Edge NRS-2 for the same reasons you guys have provided and not to mention Spetsnaz never miss.'' Barry finished.
For melee weapons, the edge goes to the Spetsnaz GRU for the NRS-2.
Coming up, two well known pistols go to toe to, then later Barry will gauge the x-factors and the battle between two of the best special forces units begins!
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Now we test the preferred sidearms of both special forces soldiers. Up first will be the Sayeret Matkal with their Glock 19.
Eyal and Sonny walk over to present their pistols to the panelists.
"Hello men, I bring the Glock-19, it's an Austrian-made semiautomatic pistol that served as a replacement for the Walther P38 and is a popular brand with military and law enforcement agencies all around the world. It holds up to 15 rounds and has an effective range of 55 yards."
''Very good, and you Sonny?'' Barry asked.
''I bring in the MP-443 Grach, it has been the standard issue sidearm of the Russian Federation since 2006. It's semi-automatic with a rate of fire of 40-45 rounds per minute and an effective firing range of 50 meters. It uses 9x19mm rounds and has an 18 round magazine, 3 more rounds than the Glock 19.''
To test out the skill of our shooters, Geoff has set up a night infiltration course in a kill house where our experts will engage 3 targets and a terrorist leader in the darkness, the experts will be given one magazine and assisted with night optics. Eyal will be up first.
''Okay Eyal, on 3...2...1...Go!''
Eyal kicks the door down and immediately spots his first target, he fires 3 rounds into the target before proceeding quickly down the hallway, the target ''jumps'' out and Eyal reacts quickly and puts it down with one round to the head. Proceeding further down the hallway, he makes it to the room at the end and prepares to breach it. He kicks the door down and spots the last two targets, wasting no time he aims at the third target and fires 5 rounds into it before emptying his magazine into the terrorist leader.
''Time!'' Geoff calls out.
''Alright, let's see what we have here.'' Doctor Dorian said making his way into the killhouse.
''Your first target has 3 rounds in his chest, he's got a collapsed lung and one round struck him in the heart killing him instantly. Your target down here you simply shot one bullet into his head right through the forehead, do I need to explain? In the room here with your last two targets, the third guy has 2 in the chest and 3 to his head, obviously dead and your terrorist leader here is riddled to the bone with lead so he's dead on arrival.''
''Think you can match him Sonny?'' Barry asked.
''I can do the same in less time.'' Sonny replied.
Sonny loads in his magazine and stands by the door and turns on his nigh optics. Geoff gives the thumbs up and Sonny kicks the door down. As soon as he walks into the hallway the first target pops up and Sonny reacts with blinding speed takes the target down with 3 rounds. Proceeding down the hallway. The second target busts through the door and with quick thinking, Sonny puts it down effortlessly with 4 to the chest. Reaching the door at the end of the hallway, Sonny opens the door and fires 3 rounds into the third target before emptying the rest of the magazine into the final target.
Doctor Dorian walks inside to check the carnage.
''I'm seeing 3 targets in his body with one lodged in his face over here, do I need to explain? He's dead instantly with just that one bullet. Your second target took 4 rounds to the chest and all those combined will kill him pretty darn quick. Moving on to the last two, I'm seeing multiple shots in the chest, neck and the leader has one in his face. Death awaits them.''
''Eyal I clocked in 55 seconds for your time and Sonny I have 53 seconds for you. No real difference, you both did excellent.'' Geoff commented.
After a display of both pistols, which one do our experts believe takes the edge?
''It's a close comparison between these two, they both performed evenly well in the testing and we saw identical kills in both scenarios. I think I'll have to call this one even.'' Geoff started off.
''I think I'll give the edge to the MP-443 Grach.'' Dorian countered, ''It has more bullets in it's magazine plus other factors such as range and muzzle velocity. Both pistols have about the same range but the Grach has a higher muzzle velocity meaning the Spetsnaz will put their targets down quicker.''
''I'll agree with Doc on this one Geoff. The Grach's muzzle velocity and it's larger magazine capacity gives it an edge over the Glock.'' Barry added.
In short range weapons, the edge goes to the Spetsnaz GRU for the MP-443 Grach.
Coming up, two lethal shotguns blast away the competition.
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Now both units reveal the shotguns they used to blow terrorists away. Up first will be the Spetsnaz with their monster of a weapon.
''Sonny, what do you bring for us today?'' Barry asked.
''Comrades, I bestow upon you the Saiga-12, it's a Kalashnikov-patterned shotgun. It is semi-automatic, uses a 10-round detachable box magazine and weighs 8 pounds.''
''Very well, and you Eyal?'' Barry asked.
''I bring in the Remington Model 870. It's a pump-action shotgun, it usually holds 8 shells in it's tubular magazine and weighs 7 pounds."
To test out the shotguns, the panelists head toward Fort Benning's shotgun range, our experts will engage several pop up targets to gauge reaction speed from our experts and to also test out the range of each weapon.
''Alright guys, we have four pop up targets here, several will pop up at the same time and from that we will see your reaction speed and you both have to kill every target that pops up. Sonny you're up first.'' Geoff said.
After loading in his magazine, Sonny takes aim and stands ready.
''On 3...2...1...Go!'' Geoff called out.
With the sound of the buzzer, the first two targets pop up, reacting quickly Sonny takes them both down in less than 2 seconds, the third target pops up at 40 yards and Sonny aims and fires, the target going down. The fourth target pops up and Sonny wastes no time in putting it down. Finally all four targets pop up in unison and to everybody's surprise, Sonny puts them all down in less than 3 seconds before calling time.
''Some of the best shooting we've seen on this show thus far, good work Sonny.'' Geoff commented.
''Impressive shooting, I don't need to put my gloves on to assess such an obvious result, all dead.'' Dorian said pointing out to the targets.
''I can beat it.'' Eyal said in a cocky tone.
Eyal readies his shotgun and gets into position.
''On 3...2...1...Take 'em out!'' Geoff called out.
The buzzer sounds and the first two targets pop up. Aiming his weapon Eyal effortlessly takes them both down. With his third and fourth target popping up respectively, Eyal skillfully takes them down in no time flat, however with all four targets popping simultaneously, Eyal aims and hits the first one and pumps his weapon before aiming at the second one, he goes for the third and hits it but when he goes to pump his weapon the fourth target goes back into the ground.
Slumping in disappointment, Eyal walks over to our panelists to review the footage.
''You missed one guy but don't let it get to you, every other shot you've made were all kill shots and that's what matters.'' Dorian reassured.
''Doc, he didn't kill everyone, that was the objective, Sonny managed to do it but it's obvious why.'' Geoff said.
After a display of both shotguns, where do our panelists stand?
''I see equal skill with both experts when they wielded their weapons. Sonny got done in less than 11 seconds whereas Eyal finished, well almost finished in 20 seconds. Based on the time alone I give my edge to the saiga-12.'' Geoff started off.
''I agree and give this to the saiga-12, it's a magazine fed weapon and the semi-auto capabilities of it will enable the soldier wielding it to overpower the Remington.'' Dorian added.
''I find myself agreeing with you gentlemen, edge saiga-12.'' Barry finished.
In mid-range weapons, the edge goes to the Spetsnaz GRU for the saiga-12.
Coming up, both soldiers bring out their favorite assault rifles.
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Now our warriors bring out their favored assault rifles.
Eyal and Sonny walk over to the panelists with their rifles in hand.
''Here I have the IWI Tavor TAR-21. It's a bull-pup assault rifle chambered with the 5.56x45mm NATO. It weighs 7 pounds, has a muzzle velocity of 2,986 feet per second, uses 30-round detachable box magazines and has an effective firing range of 550 meters.'' Eyal explained.
''Very good, and you Sonny?'' Barry asked turning to face the Russian man.
''Well comrades, I bring in the AN-94, it's an assault rifle of Russian origins meant to replace the AK-74 weapons series currently issued to all Russian ground forces. Spetsnaz units have access to this weapon. It weighs 8 pounds, uses 30-round detachable box magazine with a muzzle velocity of 2,063 feet per second and an effective firing range of 700 meters. Oh and did I mention this weapon can fire in fasts 2-round bursts meaning a nice and tight shot group and it will aid in piercing body armor. Lastly it fires the 5.45x39mm cartridge.''
To test out the effectiveness of both assault rifles, our team heads out to the U.S. Army Rangers urban operations range where we've set up a killhouse containing 5 targets.
''Alright gents, here we've set up this killhouse where we will have you infiltrate and kill all the guys inside, the fifth guy will represent a terrorist leader so make sure he's dead. Got it?'' Geoff explained.
''Yes sir.'' Eyal and Sonny replied with a nod.
''Eyal, you're up first.'' Barry said.
Eyal gets into position and loads in his magazine and approaches the window.
''Okay, on 3...2...1...Go!'' Geoff called out.
Eyal peeks into the window and spots his first target sitting on the bed, aiming at it he puts 3 rounds into it's back before making his way into the building. Reaching the other door at the end of the room, he kicks it down and spots his second target and fires several rounds into it's chest. The third target pops up on the bed and Eyal quickly puts it down with one round to the head.
''He's getting through this smoothly.'' Barry commented.
Reaching the next doorway, he quickly moves in before spotting his fourth target and fires 6 rounds into it's chest before firing one last one into it's head. Spotting the terrorist leader, Eyal empties the rest of his magazine into it before his weapon clicks empty.
''Time! 1 minute 34 seconds Eyal.'' Geoff said.
The team makes their way into the killhouse to assess the damage.
''Your first targets I'm seeing 3 into the back and those are hitting his lungs dropping him pretty quick, if he doesn't get help he's dead. Your second target takes multiple rounds into the chest liquefying his internal organs, another kill. Your third target is pretty obvious, one to the head did the job spilling his brains all over his bed. Your fourth target took 6 rounds in his chest, he's just like the second guy and for your terrorist leader, he is riddled to the bone with bullets, his organs are liquefied so he's dead.'' Dorian explained.
''I can do just the same amount of carnage except I can breeze through it smoother comrade.'' Sonny said patting Eyal on the back.
''Aw geez.'' Eyal said sarcastically.
Sonny grabs his AN-94 and loads in his first magazine but doesn't take the starting position against the wall where the window is.
''Sonny what are you doing?'' Geoff asked.
''Trust me comrade, just go on and give me the go.'' Sonny said with a smile.
''Well okay, 3...2...1...Go!" Geoff says.
Sonny jogs towards the window and elegantly jumps through it while firing his weapon, the first target taking bullets before Sonny fires one last round into it's head. Getting up off the floor, Sonny kicks the door before darting in quickly and firing his weapon at the second target blowing the head head clean off before extending his leg out and ducking gracefully before firing 4 rounds into the third target. He makes his way to the doorway leading into the room where the final two targets are, Rushing into the room, Sonny fires 5 rounds into the fourth target before twirling and landing on the ground and aims at the last target emptying the rest of his magazine into it.
''Time! 1 minute and 29 seconds for your overall time, nice work Sonny.'' Geoff called out.
''Okay guys, for the first target I'm seeing several rounds in his chest and due to the superior stopping power of your weapon you really needed at least two to put the man down, you finished it off with a round to the head blowing his brains out all over the wall. Your second target, it's quite obvious, no head means he's dead. Your third target here has four in the chest, another guaranteed kill. Finally your fourth target has 5 in the chest killing him pretty quick, and your terrorist leader took more than 10 rounds in his body turning his organs into mush, another kill.'' Dorian said.
''Sonny you got 1 minute and 29 seconds and Eyal you got 1 minute and 34 seconds, not a real difference there but Sonny did breeze through it faster but overall you both killed all targets.'' Geoff said.
''Those were some sweet moves too Sonny.'' Barry commented earning a nod from the man.
After testing both assault rifles, which one do our experts believe takes the edge?
''I'm torn between the two assault rifles. They both performed excellent and killed all their targets. I will call it even on this one.'' Barry started.
''I totally agree with you Barry, the AN-94 has the reliability and the stopping power backing it up whereas the TAR-21 seems more accurate and has a bit more range going for it. Those two pros put these two on an even playing field. So even here.'' Geoff added.
''I disagree and go with the AN-94, stopping power and reliability will always win my heart.'' Dorian countered.
''Dude, it's even like me and Barry just explained...'' Geoff complained.
''Gentlemen,with the AN-94, you talk about reliability and take down power, with the TAR-21 and it's bull-pup design allows superb use indoors and you have accuracy and range. To me, it's even.'' Barry said settling the score.
In long range assault rifles, both warriors are even.
Coming up, both units reveal their favorite sniper rifles.
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Now the time has come for both special forces units to reveal their favored sniper rifles.
''Alright gents, what do you bring for us today?'' Barry asked.
''I bring the OTs-03 SVU, it is a bullpup configuration of the Dragunov SVD sniper rifles. It weighs 7 pounds, fires the 7.62x54mmR cartridge, has an effective firing range of 1,200 meters with a muzzle velocity of 830 meters per second and uses 10-round detachable box magazines.'' Sonny said presenting his weapon.
''Very nice, and you Eyal?'' Barry said turning to him.
''I have the M89SR. It's a bull-pup design. It weighs 9 pounds, fires the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, it has an effective range of 400 meters with a muzzle velocity of 855 meters per second and uses a 10-round detachable box magazine.'' Eyal explained
To test out the snipers, Geoff has set up a hostage rescue situation. Our experts will engage three targets outside scattered across the area hidden from plain sight, one which will represent a counter-sniper, the fourth one inside the building with the hostage. Each expert will have one magazine. To add difficulty, the hostage will directly block the fourth target.
''Okay, Sonny you're up first.'' Geoff said.
Sonny walks to the set sniper position and loads in his magazine.
''On 3...2...1...Fire at will!'' Geoff called out.
Sonny peeks into the scope and spots his first target behind a set of columns. Taking his time to get the reticule on target, he squeezes the trigger and the weapon fires, the target's head exploding in a gory spectacle earning cheers from the panelists. Scanning for his second target, he catches a glimpse of it hidden behind several barrels. Taking aim directly at the barrel, Sonny fires the weapon and the round goes through the barrel and the target goes down taking it to the chest.
''Excellent penetration power of that round, perfectly demonstrated.'' Barry said excitedly.
Sonny continues his hunt for the third target and scans the woodline, seeing a glint of the counter-sniper's scope, Sonny wastes no time in firing at it and the round goes straight through the scope blowing out the back of the target's skull. Placing his reticule on the hostage, he moves his sight a quarter of an inch to the right of the target, satisfied, he fires and the hostage taker goes down, it's head blown in half.
''Time! 2 minutes and 1 seconds. Good job Sonny.'' Geoff said.
The panelists walk over to check the aftermath.
''Okay now guys, for Sonny's first target It's quite self-explanatory, you blew his head off. Looking over the second target here, the cartridge's stopping power was enough to have this single round kill this man, the chest shot would tear his chest cavity apart so he's gone. Moving on to the counter sniper over herem one round through the scope and eye, good-bye guy. Lastly, the hostage taker has half his head missing, that round just obliterated this half of his skull. All kills.'' Dorian said
''And the hostage himself alive! Good job Sonny.'' Geoff commented.
''Some nice shooting there buddy boy but I'll show you how Israelis do it.'' Eyal said.
Eyal gets into position and loads his magazine and looks to Geoff for the signal.
''Alright Eyal, 3...2...1...Go!'' Geoff called out.
Eyal peers into his scope and spots his first target nestled between two cars, he gets it in his reticule and fires off a round, the round breaking through the window of the first car and hitting the target in it's side knocking against the other car with a thud. Hunting for his second target, he spots a glint of the scope in a window behind several barrels, he adjusts his aim and satisfied, he fires. The round flies straight between the barrels and goes straight through the scope blowing out the back of the counter sniper's head. He spots his third target and wastes no time in putting it down with a round to the skull. He then sets his sights on the hostage taker and quickly pulls the trigger, however he makes a mistake and hits both the hostage and hostage taker.
''Oh, that doesn't look good.'' Dorian commented.
''Alright Eyal, 1 minute and 50 seconds!'' Geoff calls out.
The team makes their way over to assess the damage.
''Alright Eyal, I want to cut this evaluation short, your three targets outside are all dead, the first took a round to the shoulder which would definitely kill him the second took one through the scope and eye blowing his brains out painting the wall here in his blood. The third guy's head exploded sending brains and bits of skull all over the place. However, you fired too quickly and you grazed the hostage and killed the hostage taker.'' Dorian explained.
''Eyal man, we said not to harm the hostage, why did you fire too quickly?'' Geoff asked.
''I wanted to blow the guy away as fast as I can and I stilled killed the hostage taker so it doesn't matter.'' Eyal replied.
''Well at least you didn't kill the guy.'' Barry added.
After each demonstration of both snipers, which one do our experts believe takes the edge?
''This is a close call here, both fire powerful cartridges and are both bullpup weapons. They killed all their targets in one shot and the hostage was saved in each scenario, well injured in Eyal's case but still I'm calling this one even.'' Geoff said.
''I agree, we saw kills every time each sniper's round hit a target and while the OTs-03 does possess more range, It's still not enough to give it an edge over the M89SR, so I'll go even as well.'' Dorian added.
''I find myself agreeing gents, even for me as well.'' Barry finished.
In long range sniper rifles, our warriors are dead even.
Coming up, we conclude weapon testing with a bang and then later, we compare the martial arts of both special forces units.
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Now we bring out the explosive weapons our warriors used in battle. Since we've already tested the RGD-5 Grenade in 'Hells Angels vs. Russian Bratva' we will only test out the grenade used by Sayeret Matkal.
The team heads over to the Fort Benning Malone 1 Hand Grenade Range.
''Alright Eyal, what grenade do you use in combat situations?'' Barry asked.
''We used this grenade here Barry. The M26 is a fragmentation hand grenade made by the United States. The M26 is a fragmentation grenade developed by the United States military. It entered service around 1952 and was used in combat during the Korean War. Its distinct lemon shape led it to being nicknamed the "lemon grenade. It has an explosive payload of Composition B and a 5 second timed friction fuse.'' Eyal said holding his grenade.
To test out the grenade's power and damage radius, the team has set up 6 torso's in a wedged formation in Pit 1.
'Alright well, you know the deal Eyal so let's get to it.'' Geoff said putting on his ear protection.
Eyal makes his way to his throwing position. The P.A. comes to life and Barry speaks into the microphone.
''Eyal, prepare to throw!'' Eyal pulls the pin and gets into a throwing pose.
''Throw!'' Barry calls out over the P.A.
Eyal hurls his grenade over the wall and after a few seconds, the grenade detonates and all targets are knocked over.
After the smoke clears the panelists make their way into the pit to gauge the damage.
''Nice, all 6 of these guys are killed from the dispersion pattern of the grenade, the guy closest to the blast would get the worst of it. The shrapnel is the killer in this here guys.'' Dorian said poking the torsos.
After testing the M26, our panel now decides which explosive weapon takes the edge.
''Recalling the explosive power of the RGD-5 from 'Hells Angels vs. Russian Bratva', it is an under powered grenade whereas the M26A2 has a larger explosion are a larger kill zone as we've seen. So I'm giving my edge to the M26A2 Grenade.'' Geoff said.
''I completely agree, not much more even needs to be said, edge M26.'' Dorian seconded.
''M26A2 Grenade.'' Barry added.
In explosive weapons, the edge goes to Sayeret Matkal for the M26A2 Grenade.
Coming up, we finish by comparing the hand-to-hand fighting styles of both warriors.
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Now we conclude testing by comparing the favored fighting styles of our warriors.
The team heads over to the Sand Hill Santiago Gym where our experts await them. To demonstrate this, cameraman Justin Bieber volunteers yet again to get his behind kicked.
''Alright, can you gentlemen give us a brief explanation of your martial arts?'' Barry asked.
''Systema is a Russian martial art Spetsnaz soldiers train endlessly in, it emphasizes in hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife fighting and firearms training. There is also focus on striking and pressure point application. We do not use any set kata, so we literally roll with our punches comrades.'' Sonny explained.
Sonny hands Justin a knife. Justin attempts a thrust but Sonny catches his knife and smoothly maneuvers it out of Justin's grip and pretends to slit his throat with it. They reset positions and Justin goes in for a low thrust with the knife which Sonny blocks with one hand and knocks the knife out of his grip before placing his hand on Justin's head and spins Justin to the ground before delivering a punch to the head.
''Wow, very impressive, he fluidly and smoothly disarmed Justin and basically kills him with his own knife. The second move was very good as well, smooth disarming of Justin and adding a strike to the head to add damage, possibly knocking Justin unconscious.'' Dorian commented.
Sonny and Justin reset to starting positions and Justin attempts a kick which Sonny catches his leg and twirls both their bodies to the ground, just that Sonny is in control. As soon as they hit the ground Sonny delivers an elbow strike to Justin's face. Getting up, Justin attempts to punch Sonny only for him to grab his fist and uses the momentum to put Justin in position for a choke hold. For one last demonstration, Sonny hands Justin his AN-94, he holds Sonny at gunpoint and Sonny grabs his knife and twirls it around the muzzle of the weapon before moving it in a way that would've cut Justin in the wrist before pulling the rifle and Justin closer to him then stabbing him in the head.
''Very very nice and fluid movements. This martial arts is definitely designed to kill someone. It's lethal.'' Dorian said.
''Yes, systema also uses pressure points as well.'' Sonny said.
''Impressive Sonny. Now Eyal, can you briefly explain Krav Maga to us?'' Barry asked turning to face him.
''Yes, Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces that consists of a wide combination of techniques sourced from aikido, judo, boxing and wrestling, along with realistic fight training. Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-world situations and its extremely efficient and brutal counter-attacks.
Justin walks over to Eyal with a pistol held against his forehead, Eyal back ups feigning fear before putting an arm on Justin's elbow joint and presses downwards. He follows up with several knee strikes to Justin's chest before disarming him and kicking him to the ground before pointing the pistol at him.
''A good display of speed with the knee strikes, in a real world situation you wouldn't have hesitated to pull the trigger on the man doing this to you.'' Dorian said earning a nod from Sonny, Geoff and Barry.
Eyal and Justin get back into their starting positions. Justin walks up to Eyal and grabs him by the collar of his uniform and Eyal responds with a swing of his elbow shattering Justin's jaw before kneeing him in the testicles putting him to the floor and making Justin squeal in pain. He finishes it off with a stomp on the head before kicking him and bringing his leg back striking Justin with the heel of his boot knocking the pop sensation out cold.
''Brutal, very brutal. A perfect tool to use against anyone willing to die.'' Dorian concluded.
The team exits the Gym to head to the Sand Hill Recreation Center for some Subway. The camera pans to Justin's broken and unconscious body.
After a brutal display of both martial arts, which one takes the edge?
''I have to call this one dead even. Both are very efficient at taking a dude down and can literally freaking kill you.'' Geoff started off.
''Agreed, the fluidity of both martial arts as well as their efficient take downs and disarming movements make them near equals. Even in my book as well.'' Dorian seconded.
''It will all fall down on the discipline of each soldier. Even.'' Barry concluded.
In martial arts, both special forces units are dead even.
Up next, Barry evaluates the x-factors and then after, Sayeret Matkal? Or Spetsnaz GRU? Which elite special forces unit will win?
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''It's finally time to get these x-factors ready.'' Barry spoke up
''For training it was very tough, both go through extreme training programs. However, I ended up giving this to the Spetsnaz with a 95 because the training encourages death to weed out the weak and make sure only the toughest recruits make it. The Sayeret Matkal has a 94.''
''Up second is combat experience and the Spetsnaz and the Sayeret Matkal are rated even with a 78 each because they focus solely on the interests of their own countries.''
''Then there is extremism and these units are rated even again. The Israelis are fighting for the literal survival of their nation while the Spetsnaz won't stop until their mission is complete. Both wreak havoc among terrorists and they have a 90 each.''
''Fourth is motivation and this one goes to the Sayeret Matkal. They are fighting for all of Israel against their enemies hell bent on wiping them off the face of the Earth. The Sayeret Matkal has a perfect 100 to the Spetsnaz 90.''
''Fifth is physicality and I gave this one to the Spetsnaz because they go through very intense training which would condition their bodies to withstand and absorb inhuman amounts of pain. They have a 93 to the Sayeret Matkal's 91.''
''Last is martial arts. Both use two different fighting styles but they are taught to use it to kill if necessary. 90 for each.''
Barry has just concluded the x-factor evaluation. Now we will run the simulator 1,000 times to see who emerges victorious pitting 5 Sayeret Matkal operatives against 5 Spetsnaz GRU soldiers.
Israel
(Sayeret Matkal operatives are seen ambushing a group of Hezbollah militants, the survivors are gunned down and none remain.)
vs.
Russia
(Spetsnaz operatives engage Chechen Rebels in the battle of Grozny. the Chechens fall one by one before they are completely destroyed.)
Counter-terrorist
(Sayeret Matkal operatives sneak up to a group of unsuspecting Hezbolla militants and stealthily kill them with their ka-bars.)
vs.
Counter-terrorist
(Spetsnaz soldiers barge into a building infested with Chechen rebels. After they gun down all of them on survivor is seen with a hostage. The Spetsnaz leader quickly draws his NRS-2 and fires the knife straight into the Chechen's neck.)
''In the end, one special forces unit will remain. Let's see gents!'' Barry said.
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The battle begins at a chemical weapons plant in the Israeli desert. Four Sayeret Matkal operatives are seen patrolling the compound while a fifth is on the highest catwalk with his M89SR scanning the desert for any enemies.
Sayeret Matkal: 5
Nearby in the desert covered by darkness, 5 Spetsnaz operatives are seen sneaking their way towards the plant, they are on orders from the Russian President to take the plant and gain a foothold on Israeli terroritory.
Spetsnaz GRU: 5
As they approach the plant, the Spetsnaz team leader orders his sniper to provide cover and he runs off to a nearby boulder and sets up his position at the base of it. The rest of the Russians advance forward slowly and unfortunately the Sayeret sniper spots them thanks to the shining of the moonlight.
Taking aim at one of the Russians, he aims for his head and after a few breaths, he fires and the Russian goes down with the back of his head blow out.
Sayeret Matkal: 5 - Spetsnaz GRU: 4
''Chyort! Snayper! The Spetsnaz team leader called out in panic. His men scramble for cover and the Spetsnaz leader radios his sniper.
Hearing the gunshot, the rest of the Israelis grab their weapons and run off ready to fight.
''YA videl vspyshku na vysokom podiume, vy mozhete uvidet' chto-nibud?'' The Spetsnaz leader speaks to his sniper.
The sniper scans the catwalk just as the sniper fires again, seeing the flash illuminate the Israeli, the Spetsnaz sniper then moves his sight reticule to where he saw the head and fires. A second later he sees a body roll over. The Israeli having taken a round straight through his scope and into his eye.
Sayeret Matkal: 4 - Spetsnaz GRU: 4
Radioing to his leader that he has taken out the sniper, the sniper runs over to join his comrades and they all advance to the front gate. They reach the front gate when they are suddenly fired upon by the waiting Israelis.
One spetsnaz soldier takes a round to this leg from an Israeli wielding a TAR-21 knocking him to the ground. He crawls behind cover and grabs an RGD-5 grenade, he pulls the pin and tosses it to wear the Israeli is positioned.
The Israeli sees the Russian jump out for a second and peeks out of cover to take him out but he is killed in the following explosion that sends his body flying forward.
Sayeret Matkal: 3 - Spetsnaz GRU: 4
The Spetsnaz soldier's victory is short lived when he tried to get up and get to where his comrades are but he is cut down in a volley of gunfire, his body twitches as multiple rounds impact his body before he falls over a bloody mess.
Sayeret Matkal: 3 - Spetsnaz GRU: 3
The rest of the Israelis decide to retreat and regroup and they then take off into the weapons plant. The Spetsnaz see them run and take off after them. They reach the center area and decide to split up to take the Israelis out. They head off in different directions and begin searching for the Israeli operatives.
The spetsnaz sniper makes his way into the second floor office building with his pistol and knife drawn, he hears movement in the next room and aims his pistol at the walls before shooting through them. Hearing the movement cease, he walks into it and suddenly a Sayeret Matkal operative grabs both his arms and knees him several times in the chest before knocking him against the wall.
The Russian struggles to break free and he manages to free his arms and blocks another knee strike from the Israeli before twisting his body and putting him to the ground.
He goes to apply a chokehold but the Israeli rolls over and slices him repeatedly in the side. Shoving his opponent against the wall, the Israeli slices the Russian several times across his face before stabbing him through the neck.
The spetsnaz operative can only look at his foe wide eyed as he dies. Lowering the corpse to the floor, the Israeli pats him on the head before making his way out of the office.
Sayeret Matkal: 3 - Spetsnaz GRU: 2
Meanwhile, the spetsnaz team leader is seen chasing one of the Israelis in the generator room. He peeks around the corner and spots a shadow, running from the generator to the next he then spots the Israeli crouching near a desk and opens fire on him with his AN-94.
The Israeli takes a round to the chest and is knocked back against the wall dropping his TAR-21 and clutching his wound.
Hearing his enemy groan in pain, the spetsnaz team leader walks up to the Israeli with his MP-443 Grach and fires it's entire magazine into the Israeli putting him down for good.
Sayeret Matkal: 2 - Spetsnaz GRU: 2
In another part of the facility, the spetsnaz second in command exchanges fire with the Sayeret team leader with his saiga-12. The Israeli peeks out of cover and fires back with his Remington 870 prompting the Russian to jump for cover.
The Israeli, seeing his opponent still in cover behind the other desk, reaches into his load carrier and takes out an M26, he pulls the pin and places it on the floor next to him and takes off out of the room.
The spetsnaz soldier sees him take off and fires off one blast before running after him only to be killed in a split second as the M26 detonates right next to his feet engulfing him in the explosion.
Sayeret Matkal: 2 - Spetsnaz GRU: 1
The spetsnaz leader prowls down a dimly lit hallway with his saiga-12 in front of him and as soon as he enters a rec room, the Israeli second in command jumps out and pins him to the wall and grabs his Glock, before the Israeli can fires the weapon at the Russian's head, the Russian headbutts the Israeli and proceeds to swipe the gun out of hand and follows up with several knee strikes to the chest.
He delivers another headbutt before twirling the dazed Israeli around and applies a joint lock. The Israeli struggles to break free but before he can, the spetsnaz leader grabs his NRS-2 and fires the single shot mechanism into the Israeli's head.
Sayeret Matkal: 1 - Spetsnaz GRU: 1
Slowly getting up, the spetsnaz leader looks at the dead Israeli, he then walks out and radios his men only to get static.
Sighing, he picks up his saiga-12 and begins prowling for the last Israeli. He make his way into the main building and as soon as he walks in he sees a figure moving on the opposite end of the hallway, The Israeli spots him first and opens fire with his TAR-21 causing the spetsnaz to duck for cover.
Hearing his weapon click empty, he drops it and runs into the restroom. The spetsnaz leader gives chase and pushes the bathroom door open only to be met with a bullet to the side from the Israeli's Glock 19
The Russian grunts in pain and slumps against the wall as the Israeli charges him with his ka-bar drawn. He thrusts the blade into the Russian's side and proceeds to put him in a choke hold.
Seeing no other way out, the Russian kicks backwards prompting the Israeli to let go and he grabs him in the arm and twists his body in an attempt to apply his own choke hold.
The Israeli sees this and as he twirls, he swings his elbow and catches the spetsnaz soldier in his chin knocking him back in pain. The Israeli follows up with another elbow strike only to be caught by the Russian who retaliates by twirling his own body around him and finally gets the choke-hold on the Israeli.
The Sayeret leader goes to break free and succeeds in breaking the choke-hold and spins around quickly and delivers a flurry of punches at the Russian before giving a final knee strike knocking him down to the ground. The Israeli then takes his knife and plunges it downward.
The Russian catches his hands just in time mere inches away from his face and both struggle for control of the ka-bar. The Israeli uses his last bit of strength to plunge the knife downward and the Spetsnaz moves his head out the way and the blade stabs in his shoulder. Grunting from the pain, the Russian then kicks his leg upwards and hits the Israeli in his chest knocking him backwards.
After recovering, both leaders stand and face each other one last time. They stare each other down, both battered and bruised up and ready to end the fight.
The Israeli thrusts his knife in a low thrust but the Russian blocks it with one hand and uses the other to knock the knife away. He then kicks the Israeli in his knee before placing one hand on the back of his head and uses his momentum against him while twisting his body around and pins his arms against his back.
Seeing his chance, he reaches over to grab his saiga-12 and brings it up to the Israeli's face and before he could react, his head his blown off.
Sayeret Matkal: 0 - Spetsnaz GRU: 1
The spetsnaz leader shoves the body forward as it falls face first onto the shower floors.
As the floor becomes stained red in both blood and obliterated brain matter, the victorious spetsnaz leader raises his shotgun into the air and yells ''Ya Spetsnaz!''
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Winner: Spetsnaz
Spetsnaz GRU: 516
NRS-2: 8
MP-443 Grach: 17
Saiga-12: 43
AN-94: 244
OTs-03 SVU: 131
RGD-5 Grenade: 73
Sayeret Matkal: 484
Ka-bar: 2
Glock 19: 5
Remington Model 870: 21
IWI TAR-21: 242
M89SR: 130
M26A2 Grenade: 84
X-Factors
Training: 95/Training: 94
Combat Experience: 78/Combat Experience: 78
Extremism: 90/Extremism: 90
Motivation: 90/Motivation: 100
Physicality: 93/Physicality: 91
Martial Arts: 90/Martial Arts: 90
After a battle between two highly trained special forces units, it would be the Spetsnaz who emerge victorious in a close battle scoring 51.6% of the kills. Their superior training coupled with their melee, short and mid-range weapons help sealing their victory. The Sayeret Matkal was very close behind with 48.4% of the kills. Their IWI TAR-21 being the deadliest overall weapon.
''It was a very good match. The Spetsnaz managed to win it because they had the much harsher training which would leave them better physically than the Sayeret Matkal combined with their knife, pistol and shotgun which carried more bullets which makes a difference really.'' Geoff commented.
''In the end, the better weapons and much, much harsher training of the Spetsnaz helped them take it. It was so close and these soldiers deserve equal amounts of respect.'' Dorian added.
''Today this goes to the Spetsnaz. Sayeret Matkal, you'll get them next time, trust me on that one.'' Barry concluded with a smile.
(The Spetsnaz team leader is seen walking out of the plant just as various Russian armored vehicles, helicopters and infantry units make their way to the facility, now the invasion of Israel will soon begin. Seeing a group of medics he greets them and falls over unconscious. The battle against that fierce Israeli soldier having drained him completely as the medics rush over to take care of him.)
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Next time on Deadliest Warrior: Remastered. It's a battle between two fierce warriors drive by their religions.
Sohei: Feudal Japan's elite warriors monks who's skill and prowess in battle make them legendary.
vs.
Knight Templar: Christianity's elite warrior class who used fear and terror to spread the Christian belief.
WHO IS DEADLIEST!?
Apologies to Zivon96 because he's Israeli...