Dassault Étendard II
Dassault · France · first flew 1956 · fighter
The Dassault Étendard II was a French prototype fighter aircraft initially developed as a follow-on project to the Dassault Mystère series.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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- Low-wing jet fighter with a cruciform tail
- Two Turboméca Gabizo turbojets
- Armed with two 30 mm cannon
A single-seat prototype jet fighter powered by two Turboméca Gabizo turbojets of 18.4 kN thrust each, armed with two 30 mm cannon.
Specifications
- The Dassault Étendard II has a length of 12.89 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.74 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 1054 km/h (655 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was originally designated Mystère XXII and was developed in response to a French Air Force requirement for a light, jet-powered fighter-bomber. The sole prototype flew on 23 July 1956.
Variants
Only the prototype was built. A further development of the concept, the Étendard IV, was successfully developed for French Navy service.
Where you'll see it
It was presented to the French Air Force for evaluation but was rejected in favour of the Dassault Mirage III. It proved underpowered and was quickly abandoned.
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- Dassault Mirage III
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