The Sud Aviation Caravelle shines as a Jet Age pioneer offering short to medium-range flights. This remarkable aircraft made its maiden flight on May 27, 1955, and forever changed the way we fly.
The Caravelle's sleek design and twin British-built Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engines, offered fuel efficiency and passenger comfort not previously seen. With later Super Caravelle 12 versions seating up to 140 passengers in its spacious, well-lit cabin.
Its distinctive rear-mounted engines reduced cabin noise and gave it a unique appearance. The Caravelle was also an early adopter of autoland technology, enhancing safety in adverse weather.
It cruised at speeds around 540 mph and soared up to 39,000 feet. 282 Caravelles were produced across nine different variants and the last commercial Caravelle flight occurred in 2005.
The Caravelle served with airlines on every continent except Australia, including those in the United States, airlines embraced the Caravelle. Its legacy endures as a symbol of jet aviation innovation.
