description Dassault Super Étendard Overview
The Dassault Super Étendard is a French carrier-based single-engine strike fighter developed for the French Navy's Aéronavale in the 1970s as an evolution of the earlier Étendard IVM. The aircraft was capable of delivering AM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles and was exported to Argentina and Iraq. Argentina deployed the type with Exocet missiles during the 1982 Falklands War, where it conducted notable strikes against British warships.
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What was the Dassault Super Étendard used for?
The Super Étendard was a French carrier-based strike fighter developed for the Aéronavale in the 1970s. It evolved from the earlier Étendard IVM.
Could the Super Étendard carry Exocet missiles?
Yes, it could launch the AM39 Exocet anti-ship missile. That combination made the aircraft an important maritime strike platform.
Which country used the Super Étendard outside France?
Argentina operated the Super Étendard and used it during the 1982 Falklands War. Argentine aircraft launched AM39 Exocet missiles during attacks on British ships.
Was the Super Étendard a carrier aircraft?
Yes, it was designed for carrier operations by France's naval air arm. Its single-engine layout and strengthened naval structure suited strike missions from aircraft carriers.
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