Etendard IV

Etendard IV
 
 
Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed Etendard IV jet representing French Naval Aviation in the configuration shown in the product title.
 
 
Available Scales
1-200
1-300
1-285 Print on Demand
1-144 Print on Demand
 
 
Historical Context
The Dassault Étendard IV was the first French-designed carrier-borne jet aircraft to equip French Naval Aviation in quantity. The land-based prototype first flew in 1956, while the naval Étendard IVM prototype first flew on May 21, 1958.
The aircraft was optimized for low-level attack and carrier operations from the Clemenceau-class carriers, with a secondary fighter role.
 
 
Key Aspects of the Étendard IV History:
Development and Origin: Derived from Dassault's Mystère XXIV tactical-support design and adapted for naval use with folding wings, strengthened landing gear, arresting hook, and carrier-specific equipment.
Military and Combat Operations:
French Navy: Étendard IVM strike fighters and IVP reconnaissance aircraft formed a major part of French carrier aviation through the Cold War.
Reconnaissance Role: The IVP remained particularly valuable for photo-reconnaissance and outlasted the fighter version in service.
Foreign Operators: The Étendard IV was operated by the French Navy and did not achieve the broad export success of the later Mirage family.
Upgrades and Retirement: The Étendard IVM remained in active French Navy service until 1991; the reconnaissance Étendard IVP continued until 2000.
Design and Armament: Single-seat carrier aircraft powered by the Atar 8, with cannon and external stores for bombs, rockets, missiles, reconnaissance equipment, and fuel tanks depending on variant.
The Étendard IV established Dassault's modern carrier-aircraft lineage and directly preceded the Super Étendard.
 
 
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Flight Deck Decals 3D prints are created for gamers and modelers who expect exquisite detail, highest quality, and models that are ready to paint and put on the table.
Most aircraft are available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200, and 1-144 scales
Printed using Flight Deck Decals' premium proprietary resin, created specifically for miniature aircraft
Excellent paint and primer adhesion compared with many lower-cost resins
Produced on high-resolution 8K or greater resin printers for exceptional detail and smooth layer reproduction
Fine, crisp surface detail with clean panel lines and scale-appropriate features
Carefully printed and inspected with the same attention to detail that has defined Flight Deck Decals for more than 10 years
 
 
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