The Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet is a joint French and German two-seater trainer and light attack aircraft, first flown in 1973, entering service in 1980. The Alpha Jet A is powered by two SNECMA/Turbomeca Larzac O4-C20 turbofans providing a top speed of 1038 kmh and a typical range of 1000 km depending upon payload. Armaments consist of one 27 mm Mauser BK27 cannon in an optional, detachable under-fuselage pod and up to 2500 kg of disposable stores on five hard points, one under the fuselage and two under each wing. Research Alpha Jet