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Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO - Caravelle Santa Maria
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Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO - Caravelle Santa Maria
Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO / N420GE (msn 042) Caravelle Santa MariaThis was a Caravelle Series III (c/n 042) that was purchased by General Electric and equipped with General Electric CJ805 aft-fan Engines, becoming, in effect, the Engine test-bed for the Super Caravelle 10A. Flight tests with the new Engines began on 29 December 1960 and a second aircraft was planned to be converted, but this aircraft became the sole Caravelle 10A. After flight testing in France and the United States, as well as a world-wide sales tour, F-BJAO reverted to Caravelle III standard, powered by Rolls-Royce Avon Engines and was delivered to Air France as F-BLKF. Date: 1961
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1960 1961 Avon Began Caravelle Converted Delivered Effect Electric Engines Equipped Planned Powered Purchased Reverted Rolls Royce Sales Sole Standard Sud Aviation Super Test Bed Testing Tests World Wide December Santa
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This photograph showcases the Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO, also known as "Caravelle Santa Maria." This Caravelle Series III aircraft (msn 042) was a significant milestone in aviation history as it was purchased by General Electric for the purpose of testing their new CJ805 aft-fan engines. With this modification, the Caravelle became the engine test-bed for the Super Caravelle 10A. Flight tests with the new engines commenced on December 29, 1960, and a second aircraft was planned to be converted for further testing. However, F-BJAO remained the sole Caravelle 10A. After extensive testing in France and the United States, as well as a global sales tour, the aircraft reverted to Caravelle III standard, powered by Rolls-Royce Avon engines. In 1961, the aircraft was delivered to Air France, where it was registered as F-BLKF. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history, showcasing the Caravelle Santa Maria as a pivotal figure in the development and testing of advanced engine technology. [End of Caption]
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