SNCASO

SNCASO (Sud-Ouest) Espadon

Interceptor

  • First flight1948
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built1
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
15 m
Wingspan
10.6 m
Height
4.72 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
860 km/h, Mach 0.96
Service ceiling
13,000 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Rolls-Royce Nene centrifugal turbojet engine (22.2 kN / lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 6 × 20 mm autocannon