Dassault Mystère IV-A
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Dassault Mystère IV-A
Design work on the Mystère IV began in 1951 as a technology research aircraft based on the Mystère II and intended to study transonic flight. The aircraft began flying in late 1952 and after only a few flights proved to be greatly superior in performance to the earlier fighter. In October of that year a U.S. Air Force commission visited France to study the state of the French aircraft industry. They were greatly impressed with the Mystère IV and the following year the United States government ordered 225 aircraft through an economic development program designed to encourage the development of the European aviation industry. The aircraft were given as a gift to the French Air Force and went into service beginning in 1954. The Mystère IV was also exported to both Israel, and India. In all just over 400 aircraft were built.

Service History
Built by Dassault at Merignac, France and delivered to the Armée de l’Air on October 25, 1955.
October 1955 To Escadron de Chasse 1/12, “Parisis,” Airbase 103 Cambrai-Épinoy, France.
December 1958 To Escadron de Chasse 2/10, “Seine,” Airbase 110 Creil, France.
January 1959 To Escadron de Chasse 1/5, “Vendee,” Airbase 115 Orange-Caritat, France.

Wingspan 36 ft 6 in.
Length 42 ft 3.5 in.
Height 15 ft 1 in.
Weight 18,100 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed 690 MPH
Service Ceiling 49,200 ft
Range 570 miles
Engine One Rolls-Royce Tey turbojet with 7,710 pounds of thrust
Crew 1
Manufacturer Dassault
Markings Armée de l’Air, Escadron de Chasse 1/12, “Parisis,” Airbase 103 Cambrai- Épinoy, France
Designation Mystère IV-A
Serial Number 57

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