MigBuster 2,884 Posted March 17, 2016 March 17 2016 - Super Etendard Modernised Launch (Apparently) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUICIDAL 401 Posted March 17, 2016 Very sad....... :( Argentina is in talks to acquire these SEM. and modernize and finish ours they are newer. They have much remaining life. almost 10 or 15 more years of cell. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted March 17, 2016 Since Argentina occasionally operates at sea with the Brazilians I dare say there will probably be some Sea life left for the type... still served the French well for a bloody long time. Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUICIDAL 401 Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) French Sem are with their structures out, ready for retirement They have more than 8,000 landings. Argentines have hardly 1500 or less What the Argentina Navy is looking for, equipment, electronics. Saludos Marcos Edited March 17, 2016 by SUICIDAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eole 1,032 Posted March 17, 2016 Since Argentina occasionally operates at sea with the Brazilians I dare say there will probably be some Sea life left for the type... still served the French well for a bloody long time. Craig 40 Years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironroad 218 Posted March 17, 2016 I did not know that they still used the bridle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeanba 1,920 Posted March 18, 2016 It is the last one ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted March 18, 2016 Fair point, so that was the last ever bridle launch as well then? Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eole 1,032 Posted March 19, 2016 Fair point, so that was the last ever bridle launch as well then? Craig Yes you're right , the total retirement of the SEM will be planned for 2017 , the 17F Flotilla following the 12 & 14F, is now making is operational conversion to the Rafale M (standard F3) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Yes you're right , the total retirement of the SEM will be planned for 2017 , the 17F Flotilla following the 12 & 14F, is now making is operational conversion to the Rafale M (standard F3) Actually just had a thought, wont quite be the last bridle launch. Whether the Argentine birds go to sea again or not Brazil's A-4's and S-2's will still be using bridles for a while. Craig Edited March 19, 2016 by fallenphoenix1986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eole 1,032 Posted March 19, 2016 Right, just the last for the French Navy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
