FM 1/72 Nord 1500 Griffon II, 7201

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FM 1/72 Nord 1500 Griffon II, 7201 plastic model kit

1/72 7201 FM Nord 1500 Griffon II

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

Rare model of this unusual Mach 2+ ramjet/turbojet design. The kit is injection molded with fine recessed panel lines, photoetched parts, resin details, metal landing gear and full decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Griffon was duel propulsion like the Leduc 022; a turbojet was used for takeoff and got the airplane to speed, where the ramjet took over. The Griffon performed well, reaching a top speed of Mach 2.19 in 1958. It could have gone faster, but surface temperatures limited the top speed. However, there were also difficulties with the ramjet design and large fuel consumption. The program was canceled due to current military budget restrictions and in favor of the much more conventional (and affordable) Mirage family of fighters by Dassault.

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