The Alpha Jet is a light, twin‑engine, subsonic trainer aircraft with the capability for carrying out light attacks. Its first flight was on January 9th 1974, it entered service in March 1979 and retired in 1998. The requirements for the aircraft were formulated with consideration of the specifics of the European theater of military operations, where a high density of armored vehicles and a developed air‑defense system were expected.

The Alpha Jet’s fixed armament is a 27 mm Mauser BK‑27 cannon with 150 rounds of ammunition. External armament includes six Mk 82 Snakeye retarded free‑fall bombs, six Type 25 standard 250 kg high‑explosive bombs, and two Mk 82 500 lb bombs. It is also equipped with 114 FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets. If necessary, flight range is increased by using external fuel tanks.

The aircraft uses the livery of the 41st Fighter‑Bomber Wing (JaboG 41), which was based at Husum Air Base and operated the Alpha Jet.