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| The Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet, was a joint co-operation of France and Germany. The prototype first flew in October 1973. |
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| Avro Canada CF-100 The prototype flew on October 24, 1953 Maximum speed was 640 m.p.h. at sea level with a ceiling of 55,000 feet. |
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| Czechoslovakia's Aero L-39 Albatros first appeared in 1968. It has been the main fast jet trainer of the eastern block and many non-aligned countries. Power is provided by one Walter Titan turbojet of 3,792 lb (1,720kg) thrust giving a maximum speed of 435 m.p.h (700 km/h) at sea level. |
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| The Saab 35 Draken (Dragon), entered service with the Swedish Air Force in March 1960. It has been built in Fighter, bomber, trainer and reconnaissance versions. The Power-plant is one Volvo Flygmotor RM6C (licence built Rolls Royce Avon 300) this gives a maximum speed of 1,312 mph (2,112 km/h). Operators are Denmark, Finland and Sweden. |
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| The Dassault Super Etendard shipboard interceptor and tactical strike fighter first appeared in prototype on 28 October 1974. It is powered by the 11,025 lb (4,900 kg) thrust Atar 8K-50 engine, giving a maximum speed of 733 mph (1,180 km/h) at sea level. |
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| With out doubt the Dassault-Breguet range of Mirage aircraft have proved to be one of the finest and most capable fighters in the history of Western Europe. The Mirage has equipped French Fighter squadrons since it first entered service in July 1961. It has been a tremendous export success being the fighter of choice of many air-arms world-wide. All the following countries have Mirage's in their inventory. Ecuador, France, Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, South Africa and Spain. |
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| The Dassault-Breguet Rafale (Squall) is the latest fighter to enter the service of the Armé de l'Air. It is produced in both land based fighter, and carrier borne versions. | The Fouga C.M.170R Magister was a two seat basic jet trainer. Powered by two Turboméca Marboré turbojets rated at 836 lbs thrust each. Maximum speed was 435 m.p.h. |
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| The Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15 "Fagot", was the first really capable Russian jet fighter, it served with distinction during the Korean War achieving many combat victories. |
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| The Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 29 "Fulcrum" is a air combat and multi-role fighter. Its capabilities caused much concern to the west when it first appeared. The build quality is visibly inferior to western built aircraft. |
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| The Sukhoi Su 27 "Flanker" is without doubt a exceptionally capable all weather counter air-fighter. While not combat proved it would appear to be a match for any current NATO fighter. Doubts have been expressed as to the combat validity of manoeuvres such as the famed "Cobra" and tail-slide performed by the Su 27, but there is no doubt that these abilities have concentrated the minds of NATO Top Brass. |
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