Aircraft Photo of 02 | Nord 1500-02 Griffon II | France - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	02
Other Marks:	1
Aircraft Original Type:	Nord 1500 Griffon
Aircraft Generic Type:	Nord 1500 Griffon
Aircraft Version:	Nord 1500-02 Griffon II
C/n (msn):	02
Operator Titles:	France - Air Force

Location
City / Airport:	Paris - Le BourgetMap
Country:	France
Airport Codes:	ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: -
Event:	Paris Air Show 1959

Photo Date:	June 1959
Photo from:	Tim Spearman Collection
Photo ID:	778877

Photo Comment
The Griffon was a response to a 1953 requirement for a light supersonic interceptor. The prototype, powered by a SNECMA Atar 101F turbojet first flew in September 1955 and this, the second aircraft which used the combination of an Atar 101E-3 turbojet and Nord ramjet, flew in January 1957. The aircraft was extensively tested by the CEV with much of the test flying being undertaken by André Turcat, later of Concorde fame. Despite reaching a speed of Mach 2.19 in October 1959, the programme was scrapped in 1960 and the Mirage went on to fulfil the interceptor contract. Photo by John Fricker This photo was added on 14 February 2025, and has since been viewed 180 times.

Photo Comment

The Griffon was a response to a 1953 requirement for a light supersonic interceptor. The prototype, powered by a SNECMA Atar 101F turbojet first flew in September 1955 and this, the second aircraft which used the combination of an Atar 101E-3 turbojet and Nord ramjet, flew in January 1957. The aircraft was extensively tested by the CEV with much of the test flying being undertaken by André Turcat, later of Concorde fame. Despite reaching a speed of Mach 2.19 in October 1959, the programme was scrapped in 1960 and the Mirage went on to fulfil the interceptor contract. Photo by John Fricker

This photo was added on 14 February 2025, and has since been viewed 180 times.

Submit Correction

Contact Photographer