Breguet Atlantique

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Breguet Atlantic Br.1150 of the Italian Air Force

A Breguet Atlantic of the "Deutsche Marine"

The Breguet Atlantic (Breguet 1150 Atlantique) is a long-distance reconnaissance airplane, primarily designed for use over the sea. It is used in several NATO countries as a reconnaissance and patrol airplane as well as anti-submarine aircraft. This French built plane is also capable of carrying air to ground missiles. The Atlantic was in the news during the Atlantique Incident when a Pakistan Navy Atlantic was downed by the Indian Air Force in 1999.

It is the only sea-reconnaissance airplane specifically designed and built for this purpose, instead of refitting or modifying existing designs.

Specifications

Operators

• France, Italy, Pakistan

Former Operators

• Germany, Netherlands

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