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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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Following a collaborative effort between Dassault Aviation and Breguet Aviation in the late 1950s to develop a new strike fighter meeting the requirements of the French Navy, the '''Etendard IVM''' entered service in 1962. The aircraft boasted a delta wing configuration and was equipped with a single SNECMA Atar 8 engine, affording it respectable speed and range. The Etendard IV played a notable role during the Cold War era as a carrier-based platform, carrying a variety of munitions, including air-to-surface missiles and anti-ship weapons. Despite its service longevity, the Etendard IVM gradually succumbed to obsolescence, with its final retirement from active duty occurring in the early 2000s, marking the end of an era for this stalwart of French naval aviation.
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Introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]], the Etendard shines as a true "jack of all trades yet master of none" at its battle rating. The aircraft has incredible guided CAS ordnance for its BR in ground mixed battles, and in air-to-air engagements, the aircraft can take lower end missiles and the powerful DEFA 552 cannons to utilize its incredible unloaded performance in dogfights. The many lessons learnt using the Etendard will be crucial for future French jets, and players who enjoy the Etendard should look forward to the [[Super Etendard]] following it in the tree, which as the name implies, is better in almost every way.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
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The Etendard has good acceleration up to 1050 km/h, after which the aircraft tends to have a very difficult time accelerating. Manoeuvrability is acceptable when above 800 km/h - not great, but not bad. However, dipping below 800 km/h causes the aircraft to lose much of its turning ability, which requires the pilot to pop out flaps to remain manoeuvrable. Energy retention is quite poor at all speeds, but once the aircraft is able to get back into a straight line, said energy will be regained quite quickly. The aircraft has a good rate of climb compared to its counterparts.
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The Etendard has good acceleration up to 1050 km/h, after which the aircraft tends to have a very difficult time accelerating. Manoeuvrability is acceptable when above 800 km/h - not great, but not bad. However, dipping below 800 km/h causes the aircraft to lose much of its turning ability, and energy retention is quite poor at all speeds. The aircraft has a good rate of climb compared to its counterparts.
  
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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*Side walls have a 14 mm steel plate
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*Front firewall has a 14 mm steel plate
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*Bulletproof glass is only installed down the center window of 40 mm
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
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{{main|DEFA 552 (30 mm)}}
  
 
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! [[DEFA 552 (30 mm)|30 mm DEFA 552]] cannons (120 rpg)
 
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* 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons (120 rpg = 240 total)
 
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* 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons + 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
 
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* 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons + 72 x SNEB type 23 rockets
 
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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Although it does not have an afterburner, the Etendard has a very competitive TWR and acceleration, thanks to its light weight and powerful engine. It also has a good climb rate, decent turn rate, and a fairly standard set of armaments. However, like many French jets at its rank, it tends to have poor energy retention, and any manoeuvring tends to drastically reduce acceleration. This means that a turnfighting playstyle is often difficult, and defensive flying is hard to do successfully- the player should avoid gaining a tail if at all possible.
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Although it does not have an afterburner, the Etendard has a very competitive TWR and acceleration, thanks to its light weight and powerful engine. It also has a good climb rate, decent turn rate, and a fairly standard set of armaments. However, like many French jets at its tier, it tends to have poor energy retention, and any manoeuvring tends drastically reduce acceleration. This means that a turnfighting play-style is often difficult, and defensive flying is hard to do successfully- the player should avoid gaining a tail if at all possible.
  
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As such, the aircraft's good climbing ability and acceleration make it better suited for a more passive boom and zoom playstyle, where it is unlikely that an enemy will be able to chase it down. Such a playstyle will require teamwork. The Etendard is by no means a solo carry, and diving in and out of furballs to support teammates is often necessary. In this playstyle, the player will be easily able to keep a speed above 800 km/h (below which the aircraft's manoeuvrability suffers greatly).
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As such, the aircraft's good climbing ability and acceleration make it better suited for a more passive boom and zoom play style, where it is unlikely that an enemy will be able to chase it down. Such a playstyle will require teamwork. The Etendard is by no means a solo carry, and diving in and out of furballs to support teammates is often necessary. In this play style, the player will be easily able to keep a speed above 800 km/h (below which the aircraft's manoeuvrability suffers greatly).
  
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In case if the Etendard were to fall under 800 km/h, the only way to survive is either through regaining energy and run away, or pop out flaps. The Etendard is a jet that requires a pilot to use their flaps properly. This way, the Etendard can outturn its majority of opponents. Just be careful to not lose all of its energy. The key to using flaps for the Etendard is as follows:
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The Etendard has two 30 mm cannons mounted on the bottom side of the aircraft. This can throw off many players' aim, and the only way to resolve this issue is through practice. The aircraft's air-to-air missiles, while less able to lock and track enemies than missiles mounted by other aircraft at the tier, can be very effective against slow targets and unmanoeuvrable bombers such as the [[Vautour IIA IDF/AF (France)|Vautour]].
  
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* Above 850 km/h, don't use any flaps, as flaps decreases the Etendard's manoeuvrability at higher speeds
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The above flaps guide for the Etendard is a necessary component of the Etendard, as this is the only way to maintain ideal and competitive manoeuvrability over other jets. However, it is important that a pilot retain most of their aircraft energy, and thus, don't overextend the Etendard's manoeuvring capability.
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The Etendard has two 30 mm cannons mounted on the bottom side of the aircraft. This can throw off many players' aim, and the only way to resolve this issue is through practice. Another good way to compensate this is by setting the gun convergence around 400-600 m with vertical targeting on. While this might help, practice remains necessary.
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The aircraft's air-to-air missiles, while less able to lock and track enemies than missiles mounted by other aircraft above its rank, can be very effective against slow targets and non-manoeuvrable bombers such as the [[B-57A|B-57]], [[Tu-14T]] or the Israeli [[Vautour IIA (Israel)|Vautour IIA]] and [[Vautour IIN (Israel)|Vautour IIN]].
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Apart from that, the Etendard has access to CCIP for its rockets and bombs, a rarity for aircraft at this BR. Other aircraft that has access to CCIP or CCRP around this BR includes the [[A32A]], both [[Buccaneer S.1]] and [[Buccaneer S.2|S.2]], and the [[Su-7B]]. Combining the flight performance of the Etendard and access to ballistic computers, this aircraft makes one of the most accurate and effective attacker of its BR, especially in Ground RB. This compensates for its limited suspended armaments compared to its more dedicated attacker peers.
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The Etendard also has access to a DRAA 3D radar. A radar at this BR is a really rare feature, present only in a few select aircraft, such as the [[F-86K (France)|F-86K]], [[Lim-5P]] and the unwieldy [[Vautour IIN (Israel)]]. However, the Etendard's radar is the weakest of them all, having only a 25° x 25° detection cone, which is a far cry from the Lim-5's 120° x 30° detection cone. While the radar is weaker compared to its peers, the presence of the radar alone could be useful in some situations, especially if you are playing simulator.
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* Good acceleration and climb rate
 
* Good acceleration and climb rate
 
* Strong cannons and ground-attack capability
 
* Strong cannons and ground-attack capability
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* Carrier take-off results in a higher starting speed than a land take-off
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* Carrier take-off results in a higher starting speed than a land takeoff
 
* Better energy retention than the Super Mystere B2
 
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* Often uptiered, forcing the plane to face difficult opponents
 
* Often uptiered, forcing the plane to face difficult opponents
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* Has fewer air-to-air missiles than other jets at its rank
 
* Limited ammunition and small payload
 
* Limited ammunition and small payload
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== History ==
 
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Revision as of 23:52, 10 December 2020

Rank VI Israel | Premium | Golden Eagles
Merkava Mk.2D Pack
Etendard IVM
etndard_4m.png
Etendard IVM
France flag.png France
VI Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
9.3 9.0 9.3
Class:
Research:190 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
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Description

GarageImage Etendard IVM.jpg


The Etendard IVM is a rank VI French jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/SB) and 9.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

General info

Flight performance

The Etendard has good acceleration up to 1050 km/h, after which the aircraft tends to have a very difficult time accelerating. Manoeuvrability is acceptable when above 800 km/h - not great, but not bad. However, dipping below 800 km/h causes the aircraft to lose much of its turning ability, and energy retention is quite poor at all speeds. The aircraft has a good rate of climb compared to its counterparts.

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 1,085 1,076 13000 32.7 33.5 79.4 74.2 800
Upgraded 1,114 1,100 31.5 32.0 112.3 95.0

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 + -
0 426 N/A 1,300 389 ~10 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 920 < 750 < 600 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Empty mass Wing loading (full fuel)
SNECMA Atar 8C2 1 3,385 kg 320 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Takeoff
Weight
Weight (each) Type 11m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 38m fuel
950 kg Axial-flow turbojet 7,228 kg 7,848 kg 8,537 kg 9,088 kg 10,950 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition 100% WEP 11m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 38m fuel MTOW
Stationary 4,075 kgf N/A 0.56 0.52 0.48 0.45 0.37
Optimal 5,688 kgf
(750 - 900 km/h) 		N/A 0.79 0.72 0.67 0.63 0.52

Survivability and armour

  • Side walls have a 14 mm steel plate
  • Front firewall has a 14 mm steel plate
  • Bulletproof glass is only installed down the center window of 40 mm

Armaments

Suspended armament

Main articles: AN-M64A1 (500 lb), LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb), AS-20 Nord, AIM-9B Sidewinder, SNEB type 23
Main article: DEFA 552 (30 mm)

The Etendard IVM can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons
  • 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons (2,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons (2,000 lb total)
  • 2 x AS-20 Nord missiles
  • 72 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons
  • 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons
  • 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 36 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons (1,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons (1,000 lb total)
  • 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 36 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons

Usage in battles

Although it does not have an afterburner, the Etendard has a very competitive TWR and acceleration, thanks to its light weight and powerful engine. It also has a good climb rate, decent turn rate, and a fairly standard set of armaments. However, like many French jets at its tier, it tends to have poor energy retention, and any manoeuvring tends drastically reduce acceleration. This means that a turnfighting play-style is often difficult, and defensive flying is hard to do successfully- the player should avoid gaining a tail if at all possible.

As such, the aircraft's good climbing ability and acceleration make it better suited for a more passive boom and zoom play style, where it is unlikely that an enemy will be able to chase it down. Such a playstyle will require teamwork. The Etendard is by no means a solo carry, and diving in and out of furballs to support teammates is often necessary. In this play style, the player will be easily able to keep a speed above 800 km/h (below which the aircraft's manoeuvrability suffers greatly).

The Etendard has two 30 mm cannons mounted on the bottom side of the aircraft. This can throw off many players' aim, and the only way to resolve this issue is through practice. The aircraft's air-to-air missiles, while less able to lock and track enemies than missiles mounted by other aircraft at the tier, can be very effective against slow targets and unmanoeuvrable bombers such as the Vautour.

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Compressor M64
II New boosters Airframe Offensive 30 mm Mk83 Matra SNEB
III Wings repair Engine Nord AS.20
IV G-suit Cover New 30 mm cannons AIM-9B

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good acceleration and climb rate
  • Strong cannons and ground-attack capability
  • Carrier take-off results in a higher starting speed than a land takeoff
  • Better energy retention than the Super Mystere B2

Cons:

  • Often uptiered, forcing the plane to face difficult opponents
  • Has fewer air-to-air missiles than other jets at its rank
  • Limited ammunition and small payload
  • Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
  • Lacks a Ballistic Computer or Radar, limiting its attack effectiveness

History

The Dassault Etendard was developed from an aircraft initially intended for the French Air Force to participate in the competition for the best ground attack aircraft capable of operating from makeshift runways.

This design was not chosen by NATO, which preferred the Fiat G.91. The French Air Force also did not want it and preferred to wait until the end of the development of the Mirage III. However, the prototype built for the French Air Force caught the attention of the Navy, which requested a navalised prototype in 1956.

A new engine was then added to it: the Atar 8 (Atar 9 without afterburner); an in-flight refuelling probe; new high lift devices; a new fuselage with a larger wing area; foldable wing tips; a new reinforced structure to support catapult launches and landings; and finally, an enlarged nose cone to fit the new Aida radar for aerial and ground target acquisition. In addition, a SAAB AX 26 toss-bombing and ballistic computer was incorporated into the design. 5 pre-production airframes were ordered by the French Navy in May 1957. On May 21, 1958, at Melun Villaroche, Jean-Marie Saget took charge of the plane. The Etendard flew as fast as the Super Mystere B2 despite not having an afterburner.

Dassault would produce 90 copies in Mérignac (not counting the prototypes). From the Etendard IVM no.1 to no.69, deliveries were made from December 1961 to May 1965.

The Etendard IVM was gradually withdrawn from service from 1978, due to the introduction of the Super Etendard.

Media

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Aircraft%20Manufacturers-SAAB-1962-39795.jpg (Etendard on a SAAB advert)

See also

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France jet aircraft
Fighters  M.D.450B Ouragan · M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.452 IIA · M.D.452 IIC · Mystere IVA · Super Mystere B2
  ▄F-86K · ▄F-100D · ▄F-8E(FN)
  Mirage IIIC · Mirage IIIE · Milan · Mirage 5F · Mirage 2000C-S4 · Mirage 2000C-S5 · Mirage 2000-5F · Mirage 4000
  Mirage F1C · Mirage F1C-200 · Mirage F1CT
Strike aircraft  ▄F-84F · F-84F IAF · ▄F-84G-26-RE
  Etendard IVM · Super Etendard · Alpha Jet E
  Jaguar A · Jaguar E · Mirage 2000D-R1
Bombers  S.O.4050 Vautour IIA · Vautour IIA IDF/AF · S.O.4050 Vautour IIB · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN (late)

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