| rdfs:comment | - The Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan () was the first French-designed jet fighter-bomber to enter production, playing a key role in resurgence of the French aviation industry after World War II. The Ouragan was operated by France, Israel, India and El Salvador. While in Israeli service it participated in both the Suez Crisis and the Six-Day War.
- The first prototype of the Ouragan was flown on 18th February 1949. This aircraft didn't have any armament, cabin pressurization or wingtip fuel tanks. Three prototypes and fourteen pre-service aircraft were built. After testing 50 aircraft, which like the prototypes and pre service aircraft were powered by a 5,000 lb st (2,267 kgp) Rolls Royce Nene 102, were completed to interim standards as MD.450As. These were followed by 300 MD/450Bs with the lighter Nene 104B, producing 5,070 lb st (2,300 kgp) and other modifications. The first flight of a definitive aircraft was on 5th December 1951 and delivery to the Armée de l’air began in the year 1952. Three squadrons operated the Ouragan, until it was replaced by the MD 452 Mystère IV A. But the last Ouragan was retired six years later, after u
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| abstract | - The first prototype of the Ouragan was flown on 18th February 1949. This aircraft didn't have any armament, cabin pressurization or wingtip fuel tanks. Three prototypes and fourteen pre-service aircraft were built. After testing 50 aircraft, which like the prototypes and pre service aircraft were powered by a 5,000 lb st (2,267 kgp) Rolls Royce Nene 102, were completed to interim standards as MD.450As. These were followed by 300 MD/450Bs with the lighter Nene 104B, producing 5,070 lb st (2,300 kgp) and other modifications. The first flight of a definitive aircraft was on 5th December 1951 and delivery to the Armée de l’air began in the year 1952. Three squadrons operated the Ouragan, until it was replaced by the MD 452 Mystère IV A. But the last Ouragan was retired six years later, after use as a trainer aircraft.
- The Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan () was the first French-designed jet fighter-bomber to enter production, playing a key role in resurgence of the French aviation industry after World War II. The Ouragan was operated by France, Israel, India and El Salvador. While in Israeli service it participated in both the Suez Crisis and the Six-Day War.
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