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Alpha Jet

Transport Aircraftconfirmed

Alpha Jet

The Alpha Jet is a light attack jet and advanced trainer aircraft developed jointly by France and West Germany. It was designed for close air support and pilot training, known for its maneuverability and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

TypeTransport Aircraft
OriginFrance
ManufacturerDassault-Breguet and Dornier
Introduced1978
StatusIn service
Speed925 km/h
Range500 km
Crew2
Weight5 t

History

Co-manufactured by Dassault-Breguet (France) and Dornier (Germany), the Alpha Jet entered service in 1978 and has been used by various air forces for training and light attack roles.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
France30confirmed
Egypt13confirmed
GermanyTraining aircraftconfirmed

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