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Vautour II
Sud-Ouest · France
The Vautour (Vulture) served the French Armée de l'Air in three versions: a multi-seat bomber, a single-seat attack plane, and an all-weather fighter. It was rugged and highly effective, notably serving with distinction in the Israeli Air Force during the Six-Day War.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,100 km/h |
| Range | 2,420 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 2x SNECMA Atar 101E-3 turbojets |
Armament & Payload
4x 30mm DEFA cannons; up to 2,725 kg of internal/external ordnance.