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Atar Volant | |
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Atar Volant C.400 P2 | |
Type | Turbojet |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Snecma |
Number built | 3 |
Developed into | SNECMA C.450 Coléoptère |
The SNECMA Atar Volant or C.400 P1 was a French turbojet engine produced by SNECMA as part of their "Atar" series. Encased in a basic fairing which could hold fuel and remote-control equipment, the unit weighed 5,600 pounds (2,500 kg), and generated a thrust of approximately 6,200 pounds-force (27.6 kN); the Atar Volant was able to cause vertical lift, which was precisely its purpose. There were later Atar Volant models, each made improvements and alterations to the previous designs, and eventually resulted in a full-fledged craft.