Role & Responsibilities
What is the primary responsibility of a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO)?
managing weapon systems and assisting in navigation
The aircrafts in which a French WSO operates.
Rafale B and Mirage 2000D
The Rafale’s main air-to-air missile.
MICA missile
The French Air Force is called "Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace" since this year.
2020
Where the WSO operates in a fighter jet?
in the back seat
The WSO trains on this twin-seat combat trainer aircraft.
PC21
This long-range cruise missile is launched from a Rafale.
SCALP-EG
This French military academy trains future WSOs.
Ecole de l'air et de l'espace
WSOs help optimize the use of these onboard combat tools
sensors and radars
WSOs in the French Air and Space Force often train alongside these allies.
NATO
The WSO handles threat detection with this electronic defense system.
Spectra
WSOs must learn to handle this physiological challenge at high speeds.
G forces
WSOs often work on missions requiring stealth and this type of strike.
precision strike
Old aircraft for nuclear mission
Mirage 2000 N
The Rafale is equipped with this internal cannon
30 mm cannon
WSOs first learn to fly this type of basic training aircraft.
SR22/ Grob 120
WSOs are trained to handle complex missions involving this type of advanced warfare
electronic warfare and precision strikes
WSOs can use this helmet system for targeting and navigation.
head-up display (HUD) or helmet-mounted sight
What is the name of the nuclear-capable missile?
ASMP-A
WSOs often participate in France’s nuclear deterrent missions, under this alert status.