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AH-1Z completes its first test flight 7 December 2000.	The SuperCobra AH-1W is the United States Marine's attack helicopter.	Two Super Cobra AH-1W Attack Helicopters.
The H-1 program upgrades the US Marine Corps fleet of AH-1W Super-Cobra and the UH-1N utility helicopters.	SuperCobra firing the AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missile.	SuperCobra firing the laser-guided AGM-114 Hellfire missile.
AH-1W SuperCobra is among the world's most versatile Attack Helicopters.	A new glass cockpit has been developed for the SuperCobra.	A SuperCobra AH-1F armed with TOW missiles.
ATL3 on patrol.	The German Navy's Breguet 1150 Atlantique.	Atlantique 2, one of 28 ordered by the French Navy. Their primary role is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
Six liquid-crystal displays provide both pilots independently with the flight and systems management data.	The Atlantique ATL3 has four underwing hardpoints with a total capacity of 3,500kg for carrying missiles.	The Iguane radar system supplied by Thomson CSF is a multi-mode radar. The radar has the sensitivity to detect small periscope-size targets.
In its category, the ATL2 is the most modern maritime patrol aircraft in operation and remains an undisputed reference.	A Sea King Mk.2 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Helicopter of the Royal Navy.	A Sea King tied down on a Royal Navy Invincible Class Carrier.
The five main rotor blades are folded and spread automatically for ease of stowage on ship.	Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) Sea King Mk.5 with dipping sonar.	An SAR Sea King Mk.3a of the Royal Air Force.
The variant HS-7 SH-3H launching a torpedo whilst using the dipping sonar.	An Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Sea King Mk.2 of the Royal Navy.	Model study of Seamos.
The Seamos Maritime VTOL UAV reconnaissance and surveillance system operations schematic.	The Super Sea Sprite SH-2G Multi-mission Maritime Helicopter.	The SH-2G Super Seasprite was the US Navy's front-line intermediate weight helicopter, but was retired in 2001.
Super Seasprite SH-2G firing an AGM-65 Maverick missile.	Super Seasprite SH-2G deploying a towed magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) AN/ASQ-81(V)2.	For the Egyptian requirement, the SH-2G(E) is equipped with L-3 Communications AN/AQS-18A dipping sonar and digital hover coupler.
The SH-2G is cleared for Mk 44, Mk 46 and Mk 50 torpedoes, here it launches a Mk 46.	Magic Lantern, an airborne laser-based mine countermeasures system developed by Kaman Aerospace aboard a US Navy SH-2G Super Seasprite.	The S-70B Seahawk multi-mission naval helicopter, US Navy designations SH-60B, SH-60R, SH-60F and HH-60H.
The Seahawk is operational on US Navy frigates, destroyers and guided missile cruisers.	The HH-60H helicopter's missions include VERTREP, strike rescue, special warfare support and search and rescue.	The Seahawk can be armed with Mk 46 or Mk 50 torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare and Penguin and Hellfire missiles for anti-surface warfare.
The Seahawk landing on the helicopter deck.	The HH-60H helicopter is based on US Navy aircraft carriers.	The Seahawk with rescue hoist.
The HH-60H can recover four crew of a downed aircraft at ranges up to 465km.	The T-45C Goshawk aircraft is the key component of the T-45 training system (T45TS), the first totally integrated training system developed for and used by the US Navy.	The T-45A Goshawk is the US Navy's two-seat advanced jet trainer.
T-45TS is the first totally integrated undergraduate jet pilot training system using the T-45A Goshawk training jet.	The aircraft is not armed but has a single pylon installed under each wing for carrying bomb racks, rocket pods or auxiliary fuel tanks.	The T-45A Goshawk is a navalised version of the highly successful BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainer.
The new digital Cockpit 21 for the T-45A Goshawk provides a state-of-the-art cockpit to train pilots destined for F/A-18 Hornets, AV-8B Harrier II's amongst others.	T-45A Goshawk taking off with landing gear deployed.	The Royal Navy's version of the AgustaWestland Super Lynx.
Mounted on the nose of the Lynx Mk 8 is the Sea Owl Thermal Imager and the Seaspray Mk 1 radar in the modified chin radome.	Super Lynx firing Sea Skua.	Super Lynx carrying Sea Skua.
The operation of the dipping sonar is by an hydraulically powered winch and the automatic flight control system includes a cable hover mode control.	The airframe features deck lashing points, access panels to ease maintenance, and built-in work platforms and steps.	The US Navy and the US Air Force selected the Texan IIA as the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS).
The T-6A can provide both primary training and advanced training in aerial manoeuvres.	The T-6A Texan II has a computer-controlled Trim Aid Device, which reduces the need for rudder control.	The cockpit displays are sunlight readable active matrix LCD’s.
The PT6A-68 turboprop engine provides 1100 standard horsepower.	The cockpit seating is in a stepped tandem configuration.	The T-6A is fitted with a Power Management Unit, which makes it impossible to overtorque the engine.
The pressurised cockpit has a 270-knot bird-resistant canopy.	The Ka-27 anti-submarine warfare helicopter.	Ka-27 and Ka-28 ASW helicopters are in service with the navies of Russia, China and India.
The helicopters can detect, track and destroy submarines to a depth of 500m.	The Ka-27 is equipped with VGS-3 dipping sonar to detect and track submarines.	The Ka-28 export model has both day and night operations capability.
The Ka-27 has a maximum speed of 270kph and an operational range of 200km.	A Ka-27 Helix on the deck of a Russian Navy Kiev Class aircraft carrier (no longer in service).	The Ka-27 is armed with one homing torpedo, one torpedo rocket and twelve bombs.
The Spanish built CN-235MP Persuader in service with the Irish Air Corps.	The CN-235MP has been ordered by the Turkish Navy and Coastguard.	The cockpit of the CN235MP.
Irish CN-235MP seen here with a Spanish Santa Maria Class frigate.	Over 230 of all versions of CN-235 are in service and have accumulated more than 500,000 flight hours.	The aircraft has been developed by CASA EADS in Spain and Dirgantra in Indonesia, with different mission system fits.
The aircraft is powered by two GE CT&-9C3 turboprop engines, each developing 1,305kW.	The US Navy's new multi-mission helicopter, the Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk.	The helicopter will replace the US Navy's CH-46D Sea Knight helicopters in the vertical replenishment role.
The MH-60S will also perform combat search and rescue, special warfare support and airborne mine countermeasures missions.	The UH-60 Black Hawk The MH-60S uses the Black Hawk airframe, which provides the larger cabin volume needed for cargo and passenger transport.	The SH-60B Seahawk. The MH-60S has the Seahawk's automatic rotor blade folding system and rapid folding tail pylon for shipborne operations.
The SH-60B Seahawk The MH-60S is equipped with Seahawk T-700-GE-401C engines and hover in flight refuelling systems.	The UH-60 Black Hawk. The MH-60S has the Black Hawk's provisions for mounting the external pylons to carry stores and equipment.	The SH-60B Seahawk The MH-60S will replace the current HH-60H in the combat search and rescue role. It is fitted with the Seahawk rescue hoist.
The tilt-rotor aircraft has three variants, MV-22, CV-22 and HV-22.	The V-22 Osprey is a joint-service, medium-lift, multi-mission tilt-rotor aircraft.	The V-22 is being developed for the US Marine Corps, the US Army and the US Special Operations Command (US SOCOM).
The US Marine Corps variant, MV-22.	The advanced technology cockpit.	The US Navy variant, HV-22.
The aircraft is powered by two T406-AD-400 turboshaft engines.	The entire rotor, transmission and engine nacelles tilt through 90°.	The Eurocopter AS 555SN Fennec twin-engined naval helicopter.
AS 555SN Fennec in the service of the Columbian Navy, the Armada de la Republica.	The AS555 has a 'Starflex' three-bladed composite main rotor.	Over 3,000 helicopters of the Ecureuil/Fennec family have been ordered.
The helicopter can be equipped for anti-submarine warfare and over the horizon (OTH) targeting.	The AS 555 has a cruise speed of 217km/h and a range with maximum fuel of 720km.	Two Turbomeca Arrius 1A turboshaft engines provide 357kW (456shp) take-off power each and are equipped with FADEC.
A chin-mounted RDR-1500B X-band, 360° digital colour radar is used for search and surveillance.	The Sikorsky CH-53 Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter.	The Super Stallion has been in service with the US Marine Corps since 1981.
The CH-53E can transport up to 55 troops or 14,515kg of cargo.	The US Marine Corps use the Super Stallion in the amphibious assault role and for transporting heavy equipment.	An external load lift system allows the helicopter to carry underslung loads up to 16,330kg.
Planned improvements for the Sea Stallion include new engines and new composite rotor blades.	The Super Stallion has a cruise speed of 278km/h and a maximum unrefuelled range of 2,000km.	The MH-53E Sea Dragon, in service with the US Navy, is primarily dedicated to Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) operations.
The S-3B Viking multi-role aircraft in service with the US Navy.	The S-3A entered service in 1975. All these aircraft have been converted to S-3B.	The S-3B is operational on all classes of US Navy carriers.
The S-3B Viking has over the horizon precision targeting capability.	The fuselage is strengthened for repeated carrier catapult launches and arrester landings.	A number of Vikings have been armed with Maverick air-to-ground missiles.
The wings are folded upward and inward hydraulically for transfer and storage in the hangar deck.	The S-3B has a maximum speed of 834km/h and range with maximum payload of 3,706km.	S-3B with tailhook down for arrester landing.
On the foredeck of the carrier being prepared for catapult launch.	The Viking is to be replaced by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.	The US Marines UH-1Y Huey utility helicopter.
100 UH-1Y utility helicopters are being built for the USMC.	The UH-1Y and AH-1Z models have a very high level of commonality, which reduces the manufacturing and procurement costs.	The helicopter has a new four-bladed, composite, hingeless, bearingless main rotor system and tail rotor.
The UH-1Y is fully marinised and capable of shipboard operations, including take-off, landing, refueling and re-arming.	The UH-1Y has a new glass cockpit with integrated avionics system.	The helicopter will have a new BRITE Star thermal imaging and laser designation system, capable of designating targets for the Hellfire missiles of the AH-1Z.
Drawing of the AH-1Z Supercobra showing the rotor system common with the UH-1Y.	The UH-1N helicopter has been in service since 1971.	The UH-1 series helicopters have been serving the US forces in action since the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Seen here is the UH-1N.
In June 2004, the US Navy selected the Boeing Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) as the next generation maritime surveillance aircraft.	The P-8A Poseidon aircraft will replace the US Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.	The P-8A MMA design is based on the fuselage of the 737-800 and wings of the 737-900.
Boeing constructed a 737 BBJ2 (Boeing Business Jet) technology demonstrator aircraft to demonstrate the aircraft and on-board systems capabilities.	The contract award covers the manufacture of five trials aircraft over eight years.	The 737-900 style wings are constructed with hardpoints for carrying air-to-surface missiles.
The aircraft can cruise at high altitude at nearly 926km/hr and loiter at a speed of 333km/hr over the sea at a low altitude of 60m.	The P-8A MMA is equipped with the AN/APY-10 maritime surveillance radar and signal intelligence SIGINT system from Raytheon.	The aircraft has two CFM56-7B27A high-bypass turbofan engines, each rated at 120kN.
The planned Initial Operational Capability (IOC) date for the P-8A Poseidon is 2013.	The C-40A Clipper, the US Navy's replacement airlift aircraft.	The C-40A is a variant of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-700C civil aircraft.
The C-40A aircraft entered service with the US Naval Reserve Fleet Support Squadron in April 2001.	The aircraft can operate in three configurations - all-passenger, all-cargo or 'combi'.	The 11ft x 7ft forward cargo door is the most prominent modification to the C-40A Clipper variant of the 737 family.
The C-40A is the first new logistics aircraft in 17 years to join the US Naval Reserve.	Compared to the Skytrain, the Clipper has higher fuel efficiency, increased range and payload.	The Clipper has a cruise speed of 0.79 Mach. The range of the passenger variant is 5,900km.
The ScanEagle UAV making a first autonomous flight at the Boeing Boardman test facility in Oregon. During the 45-minute flight the vehicle reached an altitude of 1,500ft and a speed of 70kt.	A ScanEagle UAV launched from USS Cleveland as part of the US Navy-sponsored joint task force exercise.	The Boeing / Insitu ScanEagle UAV on its launcher in preparation for an autonomous take off from a UK warship. During the trial, ScanEagle conducted surveillance, force protection, maritime interdiction and naval gunfire support.
The ScanEagle mini-UAV has completed over 30,000 combat operational flight hours in Iraq, with the US Marine Corps, the US Navy and the Australian Army.	ScanEagle UAV sits on its launcher prior to a mission in Iraq. The UAV is used to loiter over trouble spots and provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data or communications relay.	ScanEagle is launched autonomously via a pneumatic wedge catapult launcher.
ScanEagle approaching a ship for its first autonomous landing. The UAV was recovered using Insitu's Skyhook system, in which ScanEagle catches a rope hanging from a 50ft-high pole.	An engineer loads ScanEagle's expandable avionics system prior to a demonstration flight. The UAV was designed with a removable avionics bay and two expansion slots allowing seamless payload integration.	Following a successful net-centric technology demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, ScanEagle is retrieved with the Skyhook system.
The first flight of the EA-18G Growler, the US Navy's new Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) aircraft, was in August 2006.	The EA-18G Growler's primary missions are Electronic Attack (EA) and Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD). It has eleven weapon stations for carrying electronic mission systems and weapons.	Roll-out of the EA-18G in August 2006. The Growler will replace the EA-6B Prowler, in service since 1971, in the US Navy.
The EA-18G Growler combines advanced Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) with the advanced strike capabilities of the F/A-18 Super Hornet.	Boeing is the prime contractor and weapon system integrator for the EA-18G Growler and leads the industry team, which includes Northrop Grumman as principal subcontractor and airborne electronic attack subsystem integrator.	Simulation equipment in the dedicated EA-18G integration laboratory at Boeing.
The AgustaWestland Future Lynx will be the UK Royal Navy's new maritime surveillance and attack helicopter.	The Navy Future Lynx can be armed with BAE Systems Sting Ray lightweight torpedoes.	The Navy Future Lynx will provide over-the-horizon targeting for offensive and defensive surface and sub-surface warfare, surface surveillance and search and rescue.
Future Lynx has an increased payload. The nose and tail structures and undercarriage have been strengthened to allow for this extra weight.	The two CTS800 engines, have 36% more power than the engines on current Navy Lynx helicopters.	Naval Future Lynx will be armed with the UK MoD's Future Air-to-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW), which will replace the Sea Skua missile.
Future Lynx will have a glass cockpit with an advanced integrated avionics suite supplied by Thales UK.	In June 2006, the UK MOD awarded a contract for 70 Future Lynx helicopters – 30 for the Navy and 40 for the Army.	The carrier-based E-2C warns of approaching air threats and passes data to fighter aircraft such as F-14 Tomcats.
E-2C Hawkeye has a distinctive 24ft diameter radome above the rear fuselage.	E-2C has an operating altitude above 25,000ft.	The radome houses an antenna which rotates at 6rpm. One radar sweep covers six million cubic miles.
The AN/APS-145 radar is capable of tracking more than 2,000 targets and controlling the interception of 40 hostile targets at ranges over 550km.	With the new engines, the E-2C can cruise on station for more than four hours, up to 200 miles from base.	Secondary roles of the E-2C Hawkeye include strike command and control, surveillance as well as guidance of search and rescue missions
For storage in the hangar the wings fold hydraulically to lie flat to the fuselage.	The E-2C Hawkeye airborne early-warning aircraft is in service with the United States Navy and six other countries.	The F-14D incorporates digital avionics and improved radar. Upgrades have equipped the Tomcat to deliver precision air-to-ground weapons.
The F-14 entered service with the US Navy in 1972 and was retired in September 2006.	An F-14A Tomcat releasing a 2000lb GBU-24/B laser-guided bomb.	An F-14 Tomcat armed with six Phoenix long-range, air-to-air missiles.
The radar intercept officer's instrument panel in an F-14D.	The pilot's instrument panel in an F-14D.	The F-14B and the F-14D Super Tomcat have two F110-GE-400 turbofan engines developed by General Electric.
An F-14 Tomcat taxis into position aboard a Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier.	F/A-18F landing on a Nimitz Class aircraft carrier.	F/A-18E with landing gear deployed.
Weapons separation tests have been conducted since 1997.	F/A-18E/F will support a full range of armaments.	A Super Hornet E/F firing an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).
F/A-18F taxiing into position on the aircraft carrier.	The ALQ-99 jammer fitted on an F/A-18F Super Hornet.	F/A-18F on final approach with tailhook deployed.
The Super Hornet is equipped with the Raytheon APG-73 radar, but will be fitted with the Raytheon AN/APG-79 AESA from 2006.	The US Navy is developing Fire Scout for deployment on the new littoral combat ships.	Fire Scout can provide situational awareness and precision targeting support.
The Fire Scout air vehicle is based on the Schweitzer 330 commercial lightweight manned utility helicopter.	The Fire Scout will accommodate modular payloads, initially with electro-optical sensors including infrared imager and a laser rangefinder/designator.	The Fire Scout can carry out surveillance, find, track and designate targets and carry out battle damage assessment.
The UAV carries a Tactical Common Datalink (TCDL) terminal, which is being installed on US Navy vessels.	Sea Harrier FA2 is a modified and updated version of the Royal Navy's Sea Harrier FRS1 fighter, reconnaissance and strike aircraft.	Harrier FA2's, Harrier GR7's and Sea King helicopters aboard HMS Invincible.
Sea Harrier FA2 on patrol.	Sea Harrier FA2 is capable of deploying a wide range of weapon systems.	Sea Harrier FA2 taking off.
The trainer for the Harrier FA2 is the Harrier T mk 8. This aircraft has the systems and the cockpit layout of the FA2.	A Harrier GR7 armed with an ASRAAM weapon system.	A Harrier T.4 comes in to land at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, England.
A Harrier T.4 is made ready for the pilot and waits on standby on the apron at a British Military Airbase.	Two AV-8B Harriers in service with the US Marine Corps.	Harrier II Plus is able to respond instantly to requests for air support and deliver large weapon loads on target.
Harrier II Plus is capable of deploying a wide range of weapon systems.	The cockpit interior fully integrated for day and night operability.	The Raytheon APG-65 radar system is the key to converting the Harrier II into a day-or-night, adverse weather fighter/attack aircraft.
During Desert Storm Harrier II demonstrated it's effectiveness.	Harrier II Plus is able to operate in the most extreme environments.	The first flight of the CTOL F-35A took place on December 15th 2006.
The F-35B STOVL will replace the USMC AV-8B Harrier.	The F-35C will replace the F/A-18 Hornet and complement the newer F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.	Aerial refueling of the F-35A.
The F-35B STOVL variant is due to enter service in 2012.	The F-35C will operate from the US Navy's future generation carrier, CVN 21.	The Joint Strike Fighter was designated the F-35 Lightning II in July 2006.
The F-35B counter-rotating lift fan, developed by Rolls-Royce, can generate more than 20,000lb of thrust.	The F35C is the US Navy's first stealth aircraft.	In October 2001, an international team led by Lockheed Martin was awarded the contract to build the JSF Joint Strike Fighter.
The F-35A is the Conventional Take-Off and Landing (CTOL) variant of the JSF.	The F-35C Carrier-based Variant (CV) for the US Navy.	The F-35B Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant for the US Marine Corps and the Royal Navy.
The F-35A stealthy, supersonic multi-role fighter for the USAF.	The F-35C has larger wing and tail control surfaces for improved control for carrier landing.	The F-35C naval version has a stronger internal structure to withstand catapult assisted launches and tailhook arrested landings.
The STOVL system on the F-35B utilises a shaft-driven lift fan propulsion system.	The X-35B's STOVL capability allows the aircraft to take-off and land with minimal or no runway space.	The larger wing of the naval F-35C provides increased range and payload capacity.
F-35C taking off.	The F-35A air-to-ground strike aircraft is to replace the F-16 and A-10 in the USAF.	Marvel especially suited to surface platforms in flight.
Merlin on patrol.	A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter deploying its dipping sonar.	It can be launched and recovered from a Type 23 frigate in conditions of up to Sea State 6 with 50 knot winds from any direction.
Image shows the Blue Kestrel Radar.	Merlin incorporates integrated mission system displays and advanced cockpit displays.	Merlin stowed for transfer to service area.
The Merlin helicopter on patrol.	The Merlin Naval Helicopter's main anti-submarine weapon is the Stingray torpedo.	The NH90 will perform assault, transport and search and rescue missions.
The joint venture company NH Industries is the prime contractor for the NH90.	The NATO Frigate Helicopter is one of two versions of the NH90, the 9 ton class twin engine multirole helicopter being developed by NH Industries.	The NH90 cockpit equipped with the Eurogrid digital map system.
NH90 is able to perform ASW, ASUW operations autonomously and or in conjunction with the parent ship.	The NH90 naval variant to be part of the 1st batch of 151 transport and naval NH90 variants.	NH90 NFH on patrol.
Nimrod MRA4 will be the UK RAF Maritime Patrol Aircraft. (seen here at roll-out in August 2002)	Computer generated image of the Nimrod MRA4 flight deck.	18 Nimrod MR Mk 2 aircraft are being rebuilt to Nimrod MRA4 specifications, including new mission, sensor and avionics systems.
The Nimrod MRA4 Weapon System Integration Rig (WSIR).	The main roles of Nimrod MRA4 are maritime reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface unit warfare and search and rescue (computer-generated graphic).	The PA2 development aircraft under construction at BAE Systems Woodford, September 2003.
View of the Nimrod MRA4 aft cabin, PA1 development aircraft, July 2003.	The MRA4 rear crew trainer being produced at BAE Warton.	Power on for the first aircraft (PA1) was achieved in December 2001.
The P-3C Orion is the US Navy's maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.	US Navy P-3Cs are armed with the Harpoon anti-ship and stand-off land attack missile.	The latest aircraft are equipped with Raytheon AN/APS-137(V) multi-mission surveillance radar.
The P-3C is capable of maritime patrol missions up to 14 hours long.	The ASW equipment includes AN/AAR-78(V) sonobuoys, AN/ASQ-81 magnetic anomaly detectors and AN/ASA-65 magnetic compensator.	RQ-1A Predator is a long endurance, medium altitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It has a Ku-band satellite data link to provide over-the-horizon mission capabilities.
Predator B is powered by a turboprop engine and can carry a greatly increased payload.	Predator UAVs have been operational in Bosnia since 1995, where they have flown over 600 missions for more than 4,000 hours in support of NATO, UN and US operations.	Predator operated from a tactical control station located aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nimitz class aircraft carrier. The synthetic aperture radar (SAR) provides Predator with an all-weather, through-the-clouds surveillance capability.
Predator B can conduct multiple missions simultaneously due to its large internal and external payload capacity.	The Predator Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV. A typical Predator system configuration would include four aircraft, one ground control system and one Trojan Spirit II data distribution terminal.	Designated MQ-9 Hunter-Killer, Predator B's primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets.
Seven Rafale fighters are operational on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.	The Rafale B for the French Air Force.	Rafale refuelling in-flight.
The Rafale B with Scalp EG missiles, Mica missiles and external fuel tanks.	The Rafale is powered by two M88-2 engines from SNECMA, each providing a thrust of 75 kN.	The Rafale M variant is a single-seater, carrier-based aircraft for the Navy.
The Rafale cockpit.	The Rafale can carry payloads of over 9t on 14 hardpoints for the air force version and 13 for the naval version.	The Rafale B fitted with conformal fuel tanks.
The Rafale B armed with GBU-12 laser-guided bombs.
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