The French Air and Space Force’s first light surveillance and intelligence aircraft, ‘Avion Léger de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance’ (ALSR), is currently undergoing flight trials and testing ahead of its entry into service in 2021.

The first of eight Thales-Sabena Technics King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) ISR aircraft for France will enter service in 2021. (Janes/Emmanuel Huberdeau)

The first of eight Vecteur Aéroporté de Designation, D’Observation et de Reconnaissance (VADOR) ALSR aircraft was delivered to the air force on 6 August. Thales and Sabena Technics have modified the Beechcraft King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The VADOR is equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) electro-optical turret and an unspecified signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, both placed in a cupola under the belly of the aircraft. The electromagnetic sensor is used for the interception of radio and mobile phone signals.

The French Air and Space Force’s first light surveillance and intelligence aircraft, ‘Avion Léger de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance’ (ALSR), is currently undergoing flight trials and testing ahead of its entry into service in 2021.

The first of eight Thales-Sabena Technics King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) ISR aircraft for France will enter service in 2021. (Janes/Emmanuel Huberdeau)

The first of eight Vecteur Aéroporté de Designation, D’Observation et de Reconnaissance (VADOR) ALSR aircraft was delivered to the air force on 6 August. Thales and Sabena Technics have modified the Beechcraft King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The VADOR is equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) electro-optical turret and an unspecified signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, both placed in a cupola under the belly of the aircraft. The electromagnetic sensor is used for the interception of radio and mobile phone signals.

The French Air and Space Force’s first light surveillance and intelligence aircraft, ‘Avion Léger de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance’ (ALSR), is currently undergoing flight trials and testing ahead of its entry into service in 2021.

The first of eight Thales-Sabena Technics King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) ISR aircraft for France will enter service in 2021. (Janes/Emmanuel Huberdeau)

The first of eight Vecteur Aéroporté de Designation, D’Observation et de Reconnaissance (VADOR) ALSR aircraft was delivered to the air force on 6 August. Thales and Sabena Technics have modified the Beechcraft King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The VADOR is equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) electro-optical turret and an unspecified signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, both placed in a cupola under the belly of the aircraft. The electromagnetic sensor is used for the interception of radio and mobile phone signals.

The French Air and Space Force’s first light surveillance and intelligence aircraft, ‘Avion Léger de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance’ (ALSR), is currently undergoing flight trials and testing ahead of its entry into service in 2021.

The first of eight Thales-Sabena Technics King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) ISR aircraft for France will enter service in 2021. (Janes/Emmanuel Huberdeau)

The first of eight Vecteur Aéroporté de Designation, D’Observation et de Reconnaissance (VADOR) ALSR aircraft was delivered to the air force on 6 August. Thales and Sabena Technics have modified the Beechcraft King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The VADOR is equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) electro-optical turret and an unspecified signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, both placed in a cupola under the belly of the aircraft. The electromagnetic sensor is used for the interception of radio and mobile phone signals.

The French Air and Space Force’s first light surveillance and intelligence aircraft, ‘Avion Léger de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance’ (ALSR), is currently undergoing flight trials and testing ahead of its entry into service in 2021.

The first of eight Thales-Sabena Technics King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) ISR aircraft for France will enter service in 2021. (Janes/Emmanuel Huberdeau)

The first of eight Vecteur Aéroporté de Designation, D’Observation et de Reconnaissance (VADOR) ALSR aircraft was delivered to the air force on 6 August. Thales and Sabena Technics have modified the Beechcraft King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The VADOR is equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) electro-optical turret and an unspecified signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, both placed in a cupola under the belly of the aircraft. The electromagnetic sensor is used for the interception of radio and mobile phone signals.

The French Air and Space Force’s first light surveillance and intelligence aircraft, ‘Avion Léger de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance’ (ALSR), is currently undergoing flight trials and testing ahead of its entry into service in 2021.

The first of eight Thales-Sabena Technics King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) ISR aircraft for France will enter service in 2021. (Janes/Emmanuel Huberdeau)

The first of eight Vecteur Aéroporté de Designation, D’Observation et de Reconnaissance (VADOR) ALSR aircraft was delivered to the air force on 6 August. Thales and Sabena Technics have modified the Beechcraft King Air 350 Extend Range (ER) platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The VADOR is equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) electro-optical turret and an unspecified signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload, both placed in a cupola under the belly of the aircraft. The electromagnetic sensor is used for the interception of radio and mobile phone signals.