EVAA

EVAA

EVAAEVAAPilote Capitaine DenisPilote Capitaine Lalloué Previous Next Since 1968, the Air Force aerobatic team (EVAA) has been present at airshows and competitions, in France and around the world. Together with the Patrouille de France, it forms the Air Force presentation teams. Composed of six pilots, seven mechanics, two photographers, a communications officer and an operations officer, the EVAA participates each year in around forty air events, in France and abroad. The pilots perform “Free Integral” flights, made up of multiple gyroscopic figures, highlighted by the smoke, all accompanied by music.High-level sportsmen (SHN), the unit's pilots take part in federal competitions…
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Rafale Solo Display

Rafale Solo Display

  RSD © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   RSD © Jean-Pierre Touzeau Previous Next The Rafale is a twin-jet combat aircraft capable of operating from an aircraft carrier as well as from a land base. Completely versatile, the Rafale can carry out all the missions devolved to combat aviation: air superiority and defense, ground support, deep strike, reconnaissance, anti-ship strike, nuclear deterrence. The Rafale entered service with the French Navy in 2004 and the French Air Force in 2006. It has proven itself in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Syria, totaling more than 30,000 flight hours in operation. The Rafale…
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Patrouille de France (Saturday)

Patrouille de France (Saturday)

  Patrouille de France   Patrouille de France © Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace   Patrouille de France © Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace   Patrouille de France © Clement Ducasse / Spotair   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   Patrouille de France © Maxime Garcia Précédent Suivant Considered one of the most prestigious acrobatic formations in the world, the Patrouille de France has been evolving in the sky with grace and elegance for 66 years. A notoriety acquired over the years by the generations of aviators who have succeeded each other,…
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Dauphin Marine

Dauphin Marine

© Lisa Bessodes/Marine Nationale/Défense © Frédéric Lucas/Marine Nationale/Défense © Audrey Agostinelli/Marine Nationale/Défense ©Johann Guiavarch/Marine Nationale/Défense © Kevin Auger/Marine Nationale/Défense ©Yannick Bisson/Marine Nationale/Défense Missions Secours protection et intervention en mer Récupération des pilotes sur porte-avions Sauvetage en mer Lutte contre les trafics illicites Formation Caractéristiques Longueur : 13,73 m Diamètre rotor : 11,94 m Poids : 2,8 tonnes à vide Vitesse : 175 nœuds Equipage : 2 pilotes, 1 mécanicien Autonomie : 4h ou 427 nautiques Altitude : 20 000 pieds Equipements 2 turbines Turbomeca Arriel 2C 1 radar 1 treuil 1 nacelle souple de contenance 700 litres d'eau
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Rafale Marine

Rafale Marine

Previous Next Missions On the national territory, the Rafale Marine participates in air safety as part of the permanent security programme. The qualities of the Rafale Marine make it possible to fully ensure its participation in the safety of the national airspace and in flight assistance missions. The Rafale was also involved in the special operations deployed during high-risk events. Used on board the aircraft carrier, the Rafale gives it excellent flexibility of use due to its ability to land with a large quantity of un-fired ammunition or fuel. Its range of action, its safety of use (twin-engine), its stability…
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Caïman Marine

Caïman Marine

© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense Previous Next Characteristics• Length: 19.56 m• Rotor diameter: 16.3 m• Weight: 8 tonnes empty• Speed: 160 knots• Crew: 1 pilot, 1 tactical staff and 1 operator• Altitude: up to 20,000 feet• Range of action: 4h30 or 590 nautical milesThe Caiman Marine marks a profound evolution of the "helicopter" component of naval aeronautics. Its capabilities and performance provide surface forces with a first-rate tool for mastering the air and sea environment, particularly suited to modern threats to anti-submarine…
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Atlantique 2, Marine Nationale

Atlantique 2, Marine Nationale

  Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale   Atlantique 2 © Marine Nationale Précédent Suivant The Bréguet - Dassault Aviation Atlantique 2 (or ATL 2) is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft, endowed with endurance and an astonishing maneuverability, when it comes to flying low over the water in pursuit of a submarine. This aircraft is the direct heir to the Breguet Atlantic. It takes its…
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