Sud SE-210 Caravelle
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| − | The French-built Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) SE-210 Caravelle was the first short-range jet airliner. Its rear mounted engines provided improved wing perfomance and lower cabin noise than | + | The French-built Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) SE-210 Caravelle was the world's first short-range jet airliner. Its rear mounted engines provided improved wing perfomance and lower cabin noise than the first jet airliners, which used engines mounted inside the wing roots. 282 Caravelles were built, and used widely by European Airlines for over 3 decades. |
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The Sud SE-210 Caravelle is a jet aircraft in av8. It is the first jet available.
Stats
| Introduction | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Small |
| Cruising Speed | 499mph |
| Landing Speed | 153mph |
| Capacity | 90 pax & 20 mail, or 60 crates of goods |
Information
The French-built Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) SE-210 Caravelle was the world's first short-range jet airliner. Its rear mounted engines provided improved wing perfomance and lower cabin noise than the first jet airliners, which used engines mounted inside the wing roots. 282 Caravelles were built, and used widely by European Airlines for over 3 decades.
