Aircraft

Caravelle

The first French short/medium-haul twinjet, with engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage.

Aérospatiale's role

Inherited from Sud Aviation; SNIAS provided support after 1970.

Around 280 aircraft were built, all versions combined, in Toulouse. The Caravelle laid the groundwork for Toulouse's industrial experience with airliners.

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