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[11], In the 1990s, significant modifications and upgrades were made to the type, including an updated UAT-90 computer and a new Thomson-CSF Anemone radar; which provided nearly double the range of the previous Agave radar. Super Étendards returned to operations over Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008. On 27 March 1994, Super Étendard 5 from the French Navy's flotilla 11F crashed in the Adriatic Sea; the pilot was rescued from the water by a helicopter from squadron 23S. On 22 September 1983, French Navy Super Étendards operating from Foch bombed and destroyed Syrian forces positions after a few artillery rounds were fired at the French peace keepers. The first prototype flew on 28 October 1974. The Super Étendard was used by Iraq to attack oil tankers and merchant shipping in the Persian Gulf during the Iraq-Iran War. Rough, Colin A Smith and David Wilton. Its performance was not much better than the Etendard IV, but its avionics were significantly improved. The aircraft is an advanced development of the Étendard IVM, which it replaced. - Photo taken at Fairford (FFD / EGVA) in England, United Kingdom on June 30, 1997. The model is the standard Academy Super Étendard in 1:72, which is well-detailed - only the cockpit can take some attention, esp. [42] In response, the Super Étendards underwent a series of upgrades throughout the 1990s to add new capabilities and update existing systems for use in the modern battlefield. On 27 May 1982, a Super Étendard crashed off the coast of Toulon; the pilot was killed. [14] Other upgrades at this time included an extensively redesigned cockpit with HOTAS controls, and airframe life-extension work was undertaken; a total of 48 aircraft received these upgrades, at a rate of 15 per year. The main new weapon of the Super Étendard was the French anti-shipping missile, the Aéros… It is a development of the Dassault Étendard IV attack aircraft in parallel with the new "Air-surface" version of the Aérospatiale anti-ship missile, the AM 39 "Exocet". [47], Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1982-83,[14] Air Power Classics[60], "Thatcher in the dark on sinking of Belgrano. [13] However, the aircraft is unable to perform naval landings without jettisoning unexpended ordnance. Aug 20, 2019 - Explore gdmoos's board "Super Etendard" on Pinterest. Argentina's use of the Super Étendard and the Exocet missile during the 1982 Falklands War led to the aircraft gaining considerable popular recognition. Dassault's proposal was accepted by the French Navy in 1973, the Super Étendard. Super Étendards returned to operations over Afghanistan in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010–2011. The Super Étendard first flew in October 1974 and entered French service in June 1978. "World Air Forces Directory". [17] The Super Étendards, armed with Exocet anti-ship missiles played a key role in the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982. [54] Separately, on 26 July and 7 August 1984, claims of Super Étendard losses to Iranian Grumman F-14 Tomcats were reported. "Aircraft Carriers: A History of Carrier Aviation and Its Influence on World Events, Volume I: 1909-1945. French Super Étendards have served in several conflicts such as the Kosovo war, the war in Afghanistan and the military intervention in Libya. In total, three operational squadrons and a training unit were equipped with the Super Étendard. This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 14:51. [4] The Super Étendard was essentially an improved version of the existing Étendard IVM, outfitted with a more powerful engine, a new wing and improved avionics. The Super Étendard was a follow-on design that was based on the Étendard IVM, outfitted with a more powerful engine, a new wing, and improved avionics. This topic is categorised under: Aircraft » Jets » Dassault Super Etendard. The 2nd Naval Squadron was stationed at the Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego naval air base; during the conflict. [27] Since 1993, Argentine pilots have practised on board the neighbouring Brazilian Navy's aircraft carrier São Paulo. Specifically, the Jaguar M had suffered handling problems when being flown on a single engine and a poor throttle response time that made landing back on a carrier after an engine failure difficult. [25], On May 30 two Super Étendards, one carrying Argentinas last remaining Exocet, escorted by four A-4C Skyhawks each with two 500lb bombs, took off to attack the carrier HMS Invincible. [3], Proposed replacement aircraft for the Jaguar M included the LTV A-7 Corsair II and the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and Dassault had its own proposal to meet the requirement - the Super Étendard. Aircraft: MAIW NBAI Super Étendard Conversion File: MAIW NBAI Dassault Breguet Super Etendard - FSX Pack-1 V.1.0.zip (17.8MB) Released: July 2018 Repainter: Nick Black / MAIW / Henk Schuitemaker Notes: Converted models and textures for MAIW packages in FSX and P3Dv4. Hoyle, Craig. The Dassault Étendard IV is a transonic carrier-borne strike fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation. [13], In the 1990s, significant modifications and upgrades were made to the type, including an updated UAT-90 computer and a new Thomson-CSF Anemone radar which provided nearly double the range of the previous Agave radar. Super Etendard Modernisé ... is a French carrier-borne strike fighter aircraft designed by Breguet-Dassault for service with the French Navy. [2] In 1973, all development work on the Jaguar M was formally cancelled by the French government. [7][10], In the first year of production, 15 Super Étendards were produced for the French Navy, allowing the formation of the first squadron in 1979. The main new weapon of the Super Étendard was the French anti-shipping missile, the Aérospatiale AM 39 Exocet. See more ideas about fighter jets, aircraft, falklands war. Grolleau, Henri-Paul. [5], The first of three prototypes, an IVM modified with the new engine and some of the new avionics,[5] made its maiden flight on 28 October 1974. [36], In March 2011, Étendards were deployed as a part of Task Force 473, during France's Opération Harmattan in support of UN resolution 1973 during the Libyan conflict. [41][42] The Super Étendards began maritime operations over Persian Gulf in March 1984; a total of 34 attacks were carried out on Iranian shipping through the rest of 1984. "Iranian F-14 Tomcat Units in Combat. [7] In 1983, all manufacturing activity was completed, the last delivery to the French Navy taking place that year.[9][12]. [24] Super Étendards performed qualifications on aircraft carrier ARA 25 de Mayo until the ship's final retirement. In French service, the Super Étendard is to be replaced by the Dassault Rafale by roughly 2016. The Super Étendard is a small, single-engined, mid-winged aircraft with an all-metal structure. [5] The Super Étendard was essentially an improved version of the existing Étendard IVM, outfitted with a more powerful engine, a new wing and improved avionics. Etendard IV M and P. In 1955, the engineering department of aeronautics asked Dassault to redesign the Mystère XXIV (Étendard IV), proposed to the Air Force, to turn it into a ” low-altitude fighter and attack seaborne aircraft”. 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The French Navy accepted Dassault’s Super Étendard proposal in 1973. The aircraft is an advanced development of the Étendard IVM, which it replaced. "The Aéronavale Spearhead". The Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard (Étendard is French for "battle flag") is a French carrier-borne strike fighter aircraft designed by Dassault-Breguet for service with the French Navy. [26], In 2009, an agreement was signed between Argentina and France to upgrade Argentina's remaining fleet of Super Étendards. [33], From 1991, the original combat-orientated Étendard IVMs were withdrawn from French service;[34] though the reconnaissance version of the Étendard IV, the IVP remained in service until July 2000. The exocet missile pylon is from the airfix super etendard kit, brought to stole decals ,as academy usual standard the included decals was really bad ,sad and ugly. [37], The first fighting operational missions took place in Lebanon during Operation Olifant. Deliveries of the Super Étendard to the French Navy started in 1978, with the first squadron, Flottille 11F becoming operational in February 1979. Join us now! Kitty Hawk’s Super Étendard features crisp details and panel lines molded into the bluish-gray plastic. The fifth missile was launched in an attack intended to strike against the British aircraft carrier HMS Invincible. The Super Étendard was also operated by Iraq (on a temporary lease) and Argentina, which both deployed the aircraft during wartime. ", Freedman, Lawrence. [15] The Super Étendards, armed with Exocet anti-ship missiles, would play a key role in the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982. Cooper, Tom. The aircraft is an advanced development of the Étendard IVM. Any Federal Standard colour coding is very welcome!!! Dassault produced the aircraft at a rough rate of two per month. Like its predecessor, it was specifically designed with carrier deck operations in mind so this required folding wings, a reinforced undercarriage and an arrestor hook under the tail. The Super Étendard is a small, single-engined, mid-winged aircraft with an all-metal structure. On 27 May 1982, a Super Étendard crashed off the coast of, In September 1986, a Super Étendard crashed into the, During the night of 2 April 1987, a Super Étendard disappeared during a training flight north of the Île Vierge lighthouse off the northwestern coast of, In July 1987, a Super Étendard crashed in a forest in, During the night of 17 July 1988, a Super Étendard crashed during a landing on the French aircraft carrier, On 31 May 1990, a Super Étendard pilot ejected, On 27 March 1994, Super Étendard 5 from the French Navy's flotilla 11F crashed in the, On 26 January 1996, a Super Étendard crashed off the coast of, On 14 April 2004, Super Étendard Modernisé 35 from the French Navy's flotilla 17F missed a landing on the, On 7 December 2005, Super Étendard Modernisé 45 from the French Navy's flotilla 11F was lost at sea in the, On 21 March 2006, a bird shattered the canopy of Super Étendard Modernisé 3 from the French Navy's flotilla 11F, over, On August 24, 2006, around 18:30 (local time), Super Étendard Modernisé 43 from the French Navy's flotilla 11F landed hard at, On 21 March 2008, a Super Étendard Modernisé from the French Navy's flotilla 17F was lost at sea south of, On 1 October 2008, at 17:10 (local time), two Super Étendards Modernisés (numbers 38 and 49) from the French Navy's flotilla 11F collided over the bay of. "World Air Forces Directory". My contribution is the Super Etendard manufactured by the French aircraft producer Dassault. Operation Anaconda, starting on 2 March 2002 saw extensive use of the Super Étendard in support of French and allied ground troops. Super Etendard Modernisée Walk Around Page 1 Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me . [50] Tankers of any nationality that were carrying Iranian crude oil were also subject to Iraqi attacks. [15] However, the aircraft is unable to perform naval landings without jettisoning unexpended ordnance. It featured a Thomson-CSF Agave radar which, amongst other functions, was essential to lau… Dassault sold its plane as only candidate 100% French and cheaper than other options, as it used modern technology already used in existing Dassault planes. 11 December 1989, 0762 3-A-212, engine stopped but the pilot ejected safely. 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