Dassault’s planes and the French aircraft empire
Marcel Dassault, aged 75, builds fighter craft praised by some buyers yet facing slow orders postwar. Israel’s use of Mystere and limits on fighter sales challenge Dassault’s market, while a restructured French industry reserves military output to Dassault and expands Falcon jet production. Dassault’s fringe projects include the Mirage G and swing-wing plans, amid questions of France’s solo military aviation path.