Dassault - Definition and Overview

Formerly named Societé des Avions Marcel Bloch or "MB", the Dassault Aviation is a French aircraft manufacturer of military, regional and business jets. It has also operated under the name Dassault-Breguet.

It was founded by Marcel Dassault.

Shareholders

• Dassault Group (49.93%)
• EADS (45.76%)

Past and current aircraft models (and first flight)

Military

• MD 315 Flamant, 1947
• MD 450 Ouragan, 1951
• MD 452 Mystère II, 1952
• MD 453, 1952
• Mystère II, 1951
• Mystère IV, 1952
• MD 550, 1955
• Super Mystère B1, 1955
• Super Mystère B2, 1956
• Mirage III, 1956,
• Etendard II, 1956
• Etendard IV, 1956
• MD 410 Spirale, 1960
• Balzac, 1962
• Mirage IV (atomic bomber), 1960
• Mirage V, 1967
• Mirage G, 1967
• Milan, 1968
• Mirage G-4/G-8, 1971
• Alpha Jet, 1973
• Super Etendard, 1974
• Falcon Guardian 01, 1977
• Mirage 2000, 1978
• Mirage 4000, 1979
• Mirage 50, 1979
• Mirage F1, 1981
• Falcon Guardian, 1981
• ATL 2, 1982
• Mirage III NG, 1982
• Rafale, 1986
• Neuron, expected 2009

Civilian

• Falcon family

See also

• List of aircraft manufacturers
• List of French companies

External link

Dassault Aviation Website (http://www.dassault-aviation.com/)