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Patrouille de France’s Dassault-Breguet Alpha Jets perform a colorful flypast with red, white, and blue smoke trails.

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Aircraft

Patrouille de France aerobatic team

Manufacturer

Dassault-Breguet

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Great capture of the full formation and colorful smoke trails, but the jets lack detail due to distance.

Insights

Aviation History

The Dassault-Breguet Alpha Jet is a light attack jet and advanced trainer flown notably by the Patrouille de France, France’s premier aerobatic demonstration team since 1981.

Fleet Rarity

Common among aerobatic teams (Patrouille de France), less common internationally.

Record Flights

Flown in numerous international airshows and national celebrations, but no specific record flights.

Safety & Events

Patrouille de France Alpha Jets have participated in countless national celebrations like Bastille Day, and international airshows.

Future Outlook

Gradually being considered for replacement in the coming decade, but still operational.

Specifications

Snecma Turbomeca Larzac

Engine

9.11 m

Wingspan

13.23 m

Length

2,945 km

Range

800 km/h

Speed

2 (crew: pilot and instructor/co-pilot)

Capacity

7,500 kg

MTOW

4.19 m

Height

13.2 kN (2,970 lbf) each

Thrust

Not publicly available in dB (Military trainer; ICAO Chap 4 compliant)

Noise