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Super Etendard strike fighter

Country of Origin: France

The Super Etendard (Standard) is the second generation of a French carrier-based strike fighter adapted from a private-venture Dassault land-based design. The Super Etendard in turn was adapted for land-based use by Argentina.

The Etendard's wing is moderately swept with little taper ratio, resulting in long-chord tips. The outer section leading edge is extended forward, forming a "dogtooth"; the wing-fold joint is located about halfway along the dogtooth section. Flaps occupy...

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