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Alpha Jet

FranceDassault AviationEntrenador / Ataque Ligeroأول طيران:1981
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Franco-German light attack jet operated by the Nigerian Air Force since the 1980s. Used extensively in counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram. Armed with conventional bombs, rockets, and gun pods. Approximately 8 remain operationally available though serviceability is poor due to age and maintenance challenges.

Alpha Jet
عرض بالحجم الكامل
Alpha Jet - Dassault / Dornier
المزايا
  • Twin-engine design provides safety and redundancy for training missions
  • High subsonic performance bridges trainer-to-fighter gap
  • COIN-capable with modest weapons payload
  • French-German co-development ensures robust support base
  • Simple maintenance reduces operator costs
العيوب
  • Design dates to 1970s — no modern avionics integration
  • Being phased out of frontline service by most operators
  • Larzac engines approaching end of production support lifecycle
  • Not supersonic — cannot transition pilots to Mach 2 fighters without further training
  • Vulnerable to modern SAM and MANPADS in COIN environment
المواصفات التقنية
CREW2 (Tandem)
TYPELight Attack / Advanced Trainer
LENGTH11.75 M
ENGINES2x Turbomeca Larzac 04-C6 Turbofan (13.2 KN Each)
ARMAMENT1x DEFA 553 30mm (Optional); 5 Hardpoints; Bombs, Rockets, AAMs
WINGSPAN9.11 M
MAX SPEED927 Km/H (Mach 0.86)
COMBAT RADIUS620 Km
SERVICE CEILING14,630 M
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