Prévoyance Labbe

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Prévoyance Labbe
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Labbe of Flottille F15 taking off from the NNS Triomphe
Role Air superiority, Multirole combat aircraft
National origin  Notreceau
Manufacturer Prévoyance
Designer Prévoyance
First flight July 5th, 1985
Introduction April 3rd, 1996
Status In service
Primary users Notreceauen Airforce
Notreceauen Navy

The Prévoyance Labbe (English: Prévoyance Skua) is a single seat, two engine, all weather, fourth generation, multirole fighter. The Labbe is designed to conduct a variety of air combat missions including air superiority, ground attack, maritime strike and nuclear strike. The Labbe is currently produced in three variations the M conventional carrier based, C conventional take-off and landing, and R reconnaissance models.

History and Development

Design

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 50.01 ft (15.27 m)
  • Wingspan: 35.9 ft (10.9 m)
  • Height: 17.5 ft (5.34 m)
  • Wing area: 492 ft² (45.7 m²)
  • Empty weight: 22,708 lbs (10,300 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 54,013 lbs (24,500 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 54,013 lbs (24,500 kgs)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Solaire M1008-54 derivative afterburning turbofan
    • Dry thrust: 22,500 lbf (100.08 kN) each
    • Thrust with afterburner: 34,000 lbf (150 kN) each

Performance

Armament

Variants

Operational History

Operators