Wheel-Less Jet Fighter Undergoes Testing In France

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keywords: cold war, defense of europe, french aircraft design, sncase s.e.5000 baroudeur

Synopsis: The SNCASE S.E.5000 Baroudeur part of a competition to find a lightweight fighter for the defense of Europe does not have a conventional landing gear but takes off using a wheeled trolley system allowing it to operate from unprepared sites in case surrounding air bases were destroyed; the nimble fighter then uses three retractable skids to land upon...(read more)

Date: 1954
Duration: 00:00:36
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: France

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Wheel-Less Jet Fighter Undergoes Testing In France

France Tests The Unusual SNCASE Baroudeur Jet Fighter

The Baroudeur, a new wheel-less jet is tested. Launched from a special cart, it can take-off from a small field or highway, ending the need for huge airports. Landing’s easy, on a skid under the fuselage.