In 1951, the French Ministry of Aviation announced a competition for a new medium-range aircraft. Sud Aviation's proposal for a twin-engine aircraft with Rolls-Royce Avon engines was accepted and went into production as the Caravelle, which was built at a factory near Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. Several Caravelle variants were produced during series production, starting with the Caravelle 1 for 64 passengers and ending with the Caravelle III with modernised engines offering higher thrust. In 1964, the Super Caravelle model went into production with significantly improved aerodynamics and lower drag. The final development version was the Caravelle 12, which was longer than all previous versions and could carry up to 140 passengers. By 1972, a total of 282 units had been built, which remained in service with numerous airlines in many countries around the world until the early years of the 21st century. With more than 200 unique, rare and previously unpublished photos from around the world, this book is a testament to the versatility of the Caravelle as an advanced development that made jet aircraft a familiar sight on medium-haul flights.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Mak, Ron
Title
SUD Aviation Caravelle
Details
English text, paperback, numerous colour illustrations. 96 pages.
