ASMP-A Test Launch

摘要

A French strategic forces exercise included the live firing of a nuclear-capable Air-Sol de Moyenne Portee Amelioree (ASMP-A, air-to-surface medium range - enhanced) missile over the Biscarosse test range on September 23. The unarmed weapon was launched from a Dassault Mirage 2000N of Escadron de Chasse (fighter squadron) 2/4 'La Fayette' based at Avord. Before launching the missile, the Mirage flew a simulated nuclear delivery mission profile, including in-flight refuelling and low-altitude penetration.