How many aircraft did Argentina lost in the Falklands war?
132 aircraft
Or so went the thinking in Argentina. Neither of the combatants was prepared for a winter war in the far south Atlantic, and the sudden, unexpected conflict, though brief, was both improvised and lethal: In just two months of hostilities, 891 men died, 132 aircraft were lost, and 11 ships were sunk.
What aircraft does Argentina have?
The Argentine Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Argentina, or simply FAA) is the national aviation branch of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic….
| Argentine Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-4AR, Pampa |
| Fighter | A-4AR |
| Helicopter | Bell 412, Bell 212, Hughes 500D, SA315, Mil Mi-171 |
How many Harriers were shot down in the Falklands War?
Starting with just 20 Sea Harriers, a further eight joined the Task Force by mid-May. A total of six were lost by accident or ground fire, and not one in air-to-air combat.
How many Harrier pilots were killed in the Falklands War?
The best tribute to the Harrier’s capability lies in the fact that during the entire Falklands campaign only nine Harriers were lost, five shot down by ground fire and four due to accidents. None were shot down in air-to-air combat.
How many soldiers does Argentina have?
51,309 personnel
| Argentine Army | |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentine Republic |
| Branch | Army |
| Size | 51,309 personnel 350 medium & light tanks 800 armored fighting vehicles 60 self propelled artillery 400 towed artillery 30 rocket artillery |
| Part of | Argentine Armed Forces |
What is a Mirage IV?
The Dassault Mirage IV was a tactical medium-range, supersonic bomber of the French Air Force, it was primarly designed to carry nuclear weapons. The Mirage IV was first flown by Dassault test pilot Roland Glavanny on 17th June 1959, it was equipped with fly-by-wire controls.
How many planes did the Mirage IV have?
The Mirage IV bomber force soon consisted of nine squadrons of four aircraft (2 pairs – one aircraft carrying the nuclear bomb, one a buddy-refuelling tanker) each. When fully built up, the force consisted of three wings.
What is the difference between the ATAR 9 and Mirage IV?
The Snecma Atar 9 B jet engines – 13,200 lb of thrust with reheat – were identical to those of the Mirage III A which first flew in May of 1958, a full year before the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV was the first French aircraft to incorporate one-way electronic flight controls for pitch and roll. The bomb carrier was to be a bomber aircraft.
How did the Mirage IVA attack the Soviet Union?
The primary objectives of the Mirage IVA force were major Soviet cities and bases. With aerial refueling, the plane was able to attack Moscow, Murmansk or various Ukrainian cities when sortieing from French bases.