Sud Aviation Caravelle 10R

Sud-Aviation · France · first flew 1965 · airliner

The Caravelle 10R was a range-optimised variant of the French rear-engined jet airliner, fitted with Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9 engines. It offered greater range than the 10B while retaining the same basic airframe.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, tail-mounted
F — Fuselage	32.01 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Rear-engined French jet with JT8D-9 engines for extended range
Twin tail-pod turbofans on swept-wing airliner
Caravelle variant with improved range over 10B

Visually identical to other Caravelle variants: rear twin turbofan pods, swept low wings, conventional tail, and the signature Comet-derived nose glazing; distinguished from earlier marks only by engine nacelle shape.

Specifications

The Sud Aviation Caravelle 10R has a length of 32.01 m (105 ft).
It has a wingspan of 34.3 m (113 ft).
Its maximum speed is 845 km/h (525 mph).
Typical crew: 3.

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History

First flown in 1965, the 10R was intended to give the Caravelle competitive range against emerging rivals such as the Boeing 737 and BAC One-Eleven. The variant attracted several airline customers needing medium-range performance.

Variants

The 10R sits alongside the 10B in the Caravelle family; both share the JT8D engine series but differ in specific engine mark and fuel capacity. The later Series 12 was a stretched development.

Where you'll see it

Airlines in Europe, South America, and the Middle East operated the 10R through the 1970s; the type's rear-engine layout gave it a noticeably quiet cabin appreciated by passengers.

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