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| + | # ''Speed and Maneuverability: One of the Alpha Jet's key survivability features is its inherent speed and maneuverability, allowing it to evade enemy fire, perform quick escape maneuvers, and minimize time spent in enemy air defense zones.'' | ||
| + | # ''Low Visibility Tactics: The aircraft can fly at low altitudes, following the terrain (terrain masking), to avoid radar detection and reduce exposure to anti-aircraft systems. This low-level flight capability is critical for survivability during light attack missions.'' | ||
| + | # ''Electronic Countermeasures (ECM): Though not initially designed with advanced electronic warfare capabilities, many Alpha Jets have been upgraded or modified by their operators to include ECM systems. These can include radar warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers to counter radar-guided and infrared-guided missiles, respectively. Such modifications significantly improve the aircraft's survivability in contested airspace.'' | ||
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| + | === ''Armour'' === | ||
| + | ''The Alpha Jet does not have extensive armor plating due to its primary role as a trainer and secondary role as a light attack aircraft. Adding heavy armor would compromise its speed, range, and maneuverability, which are crucial for its mission profiles.'' | ||
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| + | === ''Operational Tactics for Survivability'' === | ||
| + | ''In combat scenarios, Alpha Jet operators would rely on tactical flying, using the aircraft's speed and agility to its advantage, rather than depending on armor for protection. For attack missions, using surprise, rapid ingress and egress routes, and low-altitude flight profiles helps in avoiding detection and engagement by enemy defenses.'' | ||
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | '' | + | ''Primarily, the German Air Force used the Alpha Jet in a training capacity, preparing pilots for more advanced aircraft. However, it was also deployed for light attack roles, which included close air support and reconnaissance missions. The aircraft's design allowed for a variety of armaments to be fitted, including cannons, rockets, and bombs, enabling it to adapt to different combat situations.'' |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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| − | '' | + | ''The German Alpha Jet has served as a multi-role aircraft that balanced cost-effectiveness and versatility with certain operational limitations. Its role in military aviation history is marked by its success as a training aircraft and its utility in light attack missions, despite its limitations in armament, armor, and advanced avionics.'' |
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| − | * Modern aircraft with SAS, Sight customization and good cockpit visibility, good for SB that are rare skills at his BR | + | * Modern aircraft with SAS, Sight customization and good cockpit visibility, good for SB that are rare skills at his BR. |
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| − | * Does not have radar or RWR | + | * Does not have radar or RWR; |
| − | * Does not have IR missiles for air combat or guided weapons for CAS | + | * Does not have IR missiles for air combat or guided weapons for CAS. |
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | By 1969, both Germany and France had a need for a new generation of jet trainer aircraft to replace their existing inventory of T-33 and Fouga Magister aircraft. It was decided that a collaboration between Dornier and Dassault-Breguet, with the latter first being two separate companies who later merged, had the best potential for a joint TA (Trainer Attack) aircraft over other competing manufacturers and won out the contest with the TA501. | ||
This aircraft was to satisfy the Luftwaffe’s need to also replace their G.91 aircraft in the attack role, while the Armée de l'Air’s needs were mostly on the training gap that the Anglo-French Jaguar was initially intended to cover, but ended up being a more advanced supersonic conversion / strike aircraft. As such, two distinct versions of what would be the Alpha Jet were formed. The A - Appui / Attack and the E - Ecole / Trainer versions. These would be produced in sub assemblies in Germany, France and also Belgium. | This aircraft was to satisfy the Luftwaffe’s need to also replace their G.91 aircraft in the attack role, while the Armée de l'Air’s needs were mostly on the training gap that the Anglo-French Jaguar was initially intended to cover, but ended up being a more advanced supersonic conversion / strike aircraft. As such, two distinct versions of what would be the Alpha Jet were formed. The A - Appui / Attack and the E - Ecole / Trainer versions. These would be produced in sub assemblies in Germany, France and also Belgium. | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 26 March 2024
| This page is about the strike fighter Alpha Jet A. For other versions, see Alpha Jet (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Alpha Jet A is a rank VI German strike aircraft with a battle rating of 9.0 (AB/SB) and 8.7 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Alpha Strike".
General info
Flight performance
Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 0 m1 019 km/h
Turn time30 s
Max altitude12 200 m
Engine2 х SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C6
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight7 t
The aircraft's design focuses on ease of maintenance, reliability, and the capability to perform a wide range of missions from training to light strike operations.
| Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 1,005 | 996 | 12200 | 30.7 | 31.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 | 1,000 |
| Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | _ |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 0 | 390 | ___ | ___ | ___ | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < ___ | < ___ | < ___ | - |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
| SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C6 | 2 | _,___ kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | ||
| 295 kg | Jet | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | ___%/WEP | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | MGW |
| Stationary | 1160kgf | ___ kgf | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
| Optimal | ___ kgf (_ km/h) |
___ kgf (_ km/h) |
_.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear390 km/h
The Alpha Jet, primarily designed as a trainer and light attack aircraft, emphasizes agility, speed, and versatility. While it's not heavily armored like dedicated ground attack aircraft, its design includes several features aimed at enhancing survivability in hostile environments.
Survivability Features
- Speed and Maneuverability: One of the Alpha Jet's key survivability features is its inherent speed and maneuverability, allowing it to evade enemy fire, perform quick escape maneuvers, and minimize time spent in enemy air defense zones.
- Low Visibility Tactics: The aircraft can fly at low altitudes, following the terrain (terrain masking), to avoid radar detection and reduce exposure to anti-aircraft systems. This low-level flight capability is critical for survivability during light attack missions.
- Electronic Countermeasures (ECM): Though not initially designed with advanced electronic warfare capabilities, many Alpha Jets have been upgraded or modified by their operators to include ECM systems. These can include radar warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers to counter radar-guided and infrared-guided missiles, respectively. Such modifications significantly improve the aircraft's survivability in contested airspace.
Armour
The Alpha Jet does not have extensive armor plating due to its primary role as a trainer and secondary role as a light attack aircraft. Adding heavy armor would compromise its speed, range, and maneuverability, which are crucial for its mission profiles.
Operational Tactics for Survivability
In combat scenarios, Alpha Jet operators would rely on tactical flying, using the aircraft's speed and agility to its advantage, rather than depending on armor for protection. For attack missions, using surprise, rapid ingress and egress routes, and low-altitude flight profiles helps in avoiding detection and engagement by enemy defenses.
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 954 → 4 005 
RB8 616 → 11 683
SB9 960 → 13 505
Total cost of modifications140 700 
223 000
Talisman cost2 400 
Crew training130 000
Experts450 000
Aces2 200
Research Aces890 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
110 / 330 / 600 %
214 / 214 / 214 %
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Armaments
| Ballistic Computer | ||||
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| CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) | EEGS |
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Offensive armament
The Alpha Jet A is armed with:
- 60 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
| Default weapon presets | |
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Usage in battles
Primarily, the German Air Force used the Alpha Jet in a training capacity, preparing pilots for more advanced aircraft. However, it was also deployed for light attack roles, which included close air support and reconnaissance missions. The aircraft's design allowed for a variety of armaments to be fitted, including cannons, rockets, and bombs, enabling it to adapt to different combat situations.
Pros and cons
The German Alpha Jet has served as a multi-role aircraft that balanced cost-effectiveness and versatility with certain operational limitations. Its role in military aviation history is marked by its success as a training aircraft and its utility in light attack missions, despite its limitations in armament, armor, and advanced avionics.
Pros:
- Modern aircraft with SAS, Sight customization and good cockpit visibility, good for SB that are rare skills at his BR.
Cons:
- Does not have radar or RWR;
- Does not have IR missiles for air combat or guided weapons for CAS.
History
By 1969, both Germany and France had a need for a new generation of jet trainer aircraft to replace their existing inventory of T-33 and Fouga Magister aircraft. It was decided that a collaboration between Dornier and Dassault-Breguet, with the latter first being two separate companies who later merged, had the best potential for a joint TA (Trainer Attack) aircraft over other competing manufacturers and won out the contest with the TA501.
This aircraft was to satisfy the Luftwaffe’s need to also replace their G.91 aircraft in the attack role, while the Armée de l'Air’s needs were mostly on the training gap that the Anglo-French Jaguar was initially intended to cover, but ended up being a more advanced supersonic conversion / strike aircraft. As such, two distinct versions of what would be the Alpha Jet were formed. The A - Appui / Attack and the E - Ecole / Trainer versions. These would be produced in sub assemblies in Germany, France and also Belgium.
The first prototype would take to the skies in October 1973 and after many more years of testing and trials, the Alpha Jet would enter French and German service in 1979, going on to be a success story of collaboration between nations. While it still serves to this day with France, the aircraft has also been a huge export success, with multiple nations from Belgium, Portugal and Thailand operating the type, as well as it also being popular with private company operators who use them as aggressor training aircraft in the UK, America and Canada.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| Dornier Aircraft Corporation (Dornier Flugzeugwerke) | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Do 17 Z-7 |
| Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2 | |
| Do 335 A-0 · Do 335 A-1 · Do 335 B-2 | |
| Bombers | Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 |
| Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1 | |
| Jet Aircraft | Alpha Jet A** |
| Helicopters | ◄UH-1D* |
| *Licensed | |
| **Jointly manufactured with Dassault Aviation | |
| Germany jet aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
| He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
| Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
| Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
| Me 262 A | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
| Me 262 C | Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b |
| Tornado | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 |
| West Germany | Alpha Jet A |
| USA | ◄F-84F |
| ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K | |
| ◄F-104G | |
| ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F | |
| USSR | ◊MiG-15bis |
| ◊MiG-19S | |
| ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
| ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA | |
| ◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G | |
| ◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
| ◊IL-28 | |
| Poland | ◊Lim-5P |
| Britain | ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◌Hunter F.58 (Swiss) |
| Italy | ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 |
