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1957
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Both single and twin prototypes of the Breguet 1001 light fighter/bomber, built with honeycomb structural panels, are flown. The designation Taon (horsefly) is a clever anagram on NATO.
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1958
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Etendard IVM production begins, totaling 90 aircraft for the carriers Clemenceau and Foch.
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A CARRIER-BORNE NAVAL FIGHTER
was one of the few things missing in Dassault's repertoire. To this end, three parallel development programs were undertaken in the mid-1950's. The twin-engine Mystere XXII (later named Etendard II) and the single-engine Etendard VI were not particularly succecssful due to engine limitations. However, the single-engine Mystere XXIV, originally designed for the air force, led to the extremely successful Etendard IVM and Super Etendard series. In 1957 the company won a contract to develop the Etendard IVM on a rigorous schedule that was timed to coincide with the launching of the Clemenceau, Frances's first aircraft carrier. It was a complete success. Several different prototypes and experimental versions were built, including on with a "blown" wing. |
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