| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 51 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Etendard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Super Etendard |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Super Etendard Modernisé |
| C/n (msn): | 57 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 11F |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Mediterranean Sea / Off-Sicily [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Italy |
| Ship / Rig: | FS Charles de Gaulle R91 |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 531169 |
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Serial 51 is sold to Argentina in January 2018 and left France in April 2019. Close to 50 Super Etendard Modernisé's (SEM) were delivered to the Marine Nationale. The SEM is based on the Super Étendard, which is based on the Étendard IVM. The Super Etendard Modernisé was constantly upgraded by the French Navy through its life. It was used for anti-ship, strike, reconnaissance and nuclear strike missions. Here, serial 51 is launched from the R91, its bridle (the cable that attaches the Etendard to the steam catapult) is just dropped after launch in the sea (one bridle is used for each launch!). This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 December 2022, and has since been viewed 430 times. |