Tag: French Air Force

  • SNCASE SE.212 Durandal

    SNCASE SE.212 Durandal

    SNCASE SE.212 Durandal The first of two prototypes of the SNCASE (Sud-Est) SE.212 Durandal first flew on 20 April 1956. Powered by a jet and a rocket engine, the Durandal was intended to be a point defense interceptor. Despite its promising performance, only 45 test flights were made before the project was cancelled. Criticism of Read more