Dassault MD-454A Mystère 4A
The Dassault Mystère IV was France’s first swept-wing fighter to enter large-scale service and helped restore the country’s post-war combat-aircraft industry. It served with France, Israel, and India, including combat operations during the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani wars. The fighter’s sleek fuselage and nose intake reflect the classic early jet era. More than 400 were built, but few remain flying today, making a Mystère IV a rare sight despite its historical importance.
Did you know?
The Mystere IV was France's first swept-wing fighter built in quantity, seeing combat with Israel during the 1956 Suez Crisis.
Specifications
| Length | 12.9 m (42 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.1 m (36 ft) |
| Height | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Persons on board | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.5 t |
| Range | 750 NM (1,389 km) |
| Maximum speed | 600 kt (1,111 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft (15,240 m) |
| Rate of climb | 7,875 ft/min (40 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,800 l |
| Engines | 1x Hispano-Suiza Verdon |
| Units built | 432 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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