Breguet Br.1150 Atlantik | |
|---|---|
| Země | Francie |
| Roli | Námořní hlídková letadla dlouhého doletu |
| První let | 21. října 1961 |
| Postaven | 87+28 |
Fotogalerie Breguet Br.1150 Atlantik, The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft designed and manufactured by Breguet Aviation. Introduced to service in 1965, it has been operated by several NATO countries, commonly performing maritime roles such as reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. The Atlantic is also capable of carrying air-to-ground munitions to perform ground-attack missions; a small number of aircraft were also equipped to perform ELINT operations. An updated version, the Atlantique 2 or ATL2, was produced by Dassault Aviation for the French Navy in the 1980s. Other operators of the Atlantic have included the German Navy, the Italian Air Force, the Pakistan Navy, and the Royal Netherlands Navy.
| Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic | |
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| Fotograf | Karl-Heinz Feller |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 62 |
| Breguet Atlantic Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Howard Mason |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 40 |
| Breguet Br 1150 Atlantic (ATL1) Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Unknow |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 41 |
Kupte mi kávu| Atlantic Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Unknow |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 113 |
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| Breguet Br1150 Atlantic MPA Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Unknow |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 25 |
The NATO Standard Hunter
Tá Breguet Br.1150 Atlantik holds a unique place in aviation history as the only aircraft ever designed from the ground up specifically for Maritime Patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). Most of its rivals (like the P-3 Orion or the Nimrod) were converted from civilian airliners. Born from a 1958 NATO competition, the Atlantic was built by a multinational European consortium to patrol the vast waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, tracking Soviet submarines during the height of the Cold War. It is a true “endurance” machine, capable of staying airborne for 18 hours at a time.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (Atlantic 1) |
|---|---|
| Roli | Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) / ASW |
| Posádky | 12 (4 Flight Crew, 8 Sensor Operators) |
| First Flight | October 21, 1961 |
| Pohonná jednotka | 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RTy.20 Mk 21 turboprops |
| Horsepower | 6,100 ehp (4,500 kW) each |
| Maximum Speed | 650 km/h (400 mph) |
| Endurance | 18 hours / 9,000 km (4,860 nmi) range |
| Zbrojení | Internal bomb bay: Torpedoes, Depth Charges, Exocet Missiles |
Engineering: The Double-Bubble Hull
- The “Double-Bubble” Fuselage: The fuselage is cross-sectioned like a figure-8. The upper pressurized section houses the 12-man crew and sensitive electronics, while the unpressurized lower section contains a massive 9-meter long bomb bay and the radar equipment. [Image diagram showing the Atlantic’s figure-8 fuselage cross-section]
- The MAD Boom: Protruding from the tail is a long, needle-like spike called the Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD). It detects the minute changes in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by the steel hull of a submerged submarine.
- Integrated Sensor Suite: The Atlantic was a pioneer in sensor fusion. It carries a retractable radar “dustbin” under the nose, sonobuoys that are dropped into the ocean to “listen,” and ESM (Electronic Support Measures) antennas on the wingtips to intercept enemy radio signals. [Image detail of the Atlantic tail boom and retractable radar dome]
- Multinational Power: Its Rolls-Royce Tyne engines were a marvel of efficiency, using four-bladed propellers to provide enough thrust for high-speed transit while remaining economical enough for low-altitude “loitering” just above the waves.
Operational History: ATL1 to ATL2
- The Atlantic 2 (ATL2): In the 1980s, the design was updated to the Atlantique 2. While the airframe remained similar, the internals were completely replaced with modern digital combat systems, making it one of the most effective sub-hunters in the world today.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Beyond war, the Atlantic has saved countless lives. Its massive range and specialized observation windows make it perfect for spotting life rafts in the middle of the ocean during storms.
- Global Operators: While primarily a French aircraft, it was also used by the German Navy, Italian Air Force, Pakistan Navy, and the Dutch Navy. The German “SIGINT” variants were famous for eavesdropping on Soviet communications along the Baltic coast.
- The “Exocet” Threat: Unlike many patrol planes, the Atlantic is “teeth-heavy.” It can carry the AM.39 Exocet anti-ship missile, allowing it to strike surface ships from over the horizon before they even know they’ve been spotted.
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