Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton
SNCASO · France · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton is an early experimental French jet aircraft. It was the first indigenously designed jet-powered aircraft flown by France.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-jet experimental aircraft
- Mid-wing monoplane
- Two-seat layout
A small single-jet mid-wing experimental aircraft with two crew.
Specifications
- The Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton has a length of 10.41 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.96 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 955 km/h (593 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first prototype made its maiden flight on 11 November 1946, flown by test pilot Daniel Rastel. The Junkers Jumo 004-B2 was used after problems with the French Rateau-Anxionnaz GTS-65 turbojet.
Variants
Some prototypes used the Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet instead.
Where you'll see it
Five aircraft were produced for the test programme, including one for static testing only. Development was abandoned as more advanced jet fighters emerged.
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