Gazelle ALAT

Gazelle ALAT

The land forces scout Light, fast and formidably agile, the Gazelle is one of the most emblematic helicopters of the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT). Designed at the end of the 1960s by Sud Aviation (now Aérospatiale, then Airbus Helicopters), it has accompanied all French external operations for over 50 years.Its slender silhouette, fenestron-type rotor, pointed nose and exceptional agility make it an instantly recognisable aircraft. Used for reconnaissance, fire support, troop illumination and target designation, the Gazelle has been an indispensable asset in many theatres of operation. A legend on the verge of retirement Gradually replaced by more modern…
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Phénix parachutists

Phénix parachutists

Équipe PhénixÉquipe PhénixÉquipe Phénix Phénix Team: Parachutists of the French Air ForceParachute commandos, parachute riflemen, weapons mechanics, armourers, firefighters, environmental equipment mechanics, logisticians, test parachutists and fighter pilots... The members of the Phénix team of Ambassadeurs parachutistes de l'Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (APAAE) criss-cross France to carry out demonstration jumps.The Phénix team of Air Force and Space Force paratrooper ambassadors is made up of officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel, with specialities as varied as paratrooper commando, paratrooper rifleman, aircraft mechanic, armourer, firefighter, environmental equipment mechanic, logistician, test paratrooper or fighter pilot, to name but a few. APAAE's…
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Falcon 10 MER

Falcon 10 MER

Missions Training Instruction and training for fighter pilots Liaisons for authorities Support of ship based personnel Characteristics Length : 13,8 m Wingspan : 13,1 m Weight : 5 tonnes à vide Speed : 573 nœuds Crew : 3 crew et 7 pasenagers Altitude : up to 45 000 feet Range : 3h or 1 500 NM Equipements 2 engines Garett TFE 731
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