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Super Étendard (Service Entry)
Dassault · France
By 1979, the Super Étendard was fully integrated into the French Navy. It replaced the Étendard IV and brought the capability to strike surface ships with the AM39 Exocet missile, utilizing the new Agave radar for long-range targeting.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,205 km/h |
| Range | 1,820 km |
| Ceiling | 13,700 m |
| Engines | 1x SNECMA Atar 8K-50 turbojet |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm DEFA cannons; 1x AM39 Exocet; up to 2,100 kg of bombs.