The first 2 of the new Albatros, which is thought to be 10 to 30% larger than the current marine surveillance aircraft, was handed over to the French Navy.
The first 2 aircraft is in the military test phase.
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Albatros made its first flight on 2025 year 1 month 24, and subsequently participated in the DGA flight testing department for flight testing and certification.
Integration of marine surveillance sensors in civilian aircraft
Albatros is based on the Falcon 2000 LXS civilian aircraft to incorporate the sensors needed for marine surveillance and intervention and the system to process and leverage tactical situations.
The main sensors are the X-band AESA SearchMaster marine surveillance radar from Thales and the optical and infrared sensor EuroFLIR 410 from Safran.The mission system developed by the Naval Group manages both sensors and connects information from the radar and the optical and infrared systems to tactical situation processing.
Large range of action and rescue equipment.
According to DGA, the Albatros operating radius is up to 20% larger than the current marine surveillance aircraft 10 to 30. The Falcon 2000 will use the continuity and speed of the base aircraft LXS to monitor widespread waters and quickly intervene in target waters.
As communications and rescue equipment, the SATCOM connector, search and rescue beacon detector, rescue throwing device, and smoke markers are mainly used for marine surveillance and protection missions and are planned to be used to support residents in natural disasters.
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