| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Etendard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Super Etendard |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Super Etendard Modernisé |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 17F |
| 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: | 531573 |
| Photo Comment |
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Whoosh, SEM launch on the waist catapult. 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!). 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. Serial 4 now stored at Landivisiau, awaiting other times. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 December 2022, and has since been viewed 420 times. |