Dassault Aviation facts for kids
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| Société Anonyme | |
| Traded as | Euronext Paris: AM CAC Mid 60 Component |
| ISIN | ISIN: [https://isin.toolforge.org/?language=en&isin=FR0000121725 FR0000121725] |
| Industry | Aerospace Defense Space industry |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
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Key people
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Éric Trappier (Chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Civil aircraft Military aircraft Space activities |
| Revenue |  €6,930,000,000 (2022) |
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Operating income
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 €572,000,000 (2022) |
| €830,000,000 (2022) |
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| Total assets | €22,500,000,000 (2022) |
| Total equity | €6,010,000,000 (2022) |
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Number of employees
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12,768 (2022) |
| Parent | Dassault Group |
Dassault Aviation SA is a French company that builds amazing airplanes. They make both military aircraft, like fighter jets, and stylish business jets for private travel.
The company was started in 1929 by a person named Marcel Bloch. Back then, it was called Société des Avions Marcel Bloch. After World War II, Marcel Bloch changed his name to Marcel Dassault. So, on January 20, 1947, the company's name also changed to Avions Marcel Dassault.
Later, in 1971, Dassault bought another company called Breguet. This created a new company called Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation. In 1990, the name was simplified to Dassault Aviation. Today, it is part of a bigger group called Dassault Group.
Éric Trappier has been the head of Dassault Aviation since January 9, 2013.
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History of Dassault Aviation
Marcel Bloch started his aircraft company in 1929. In 1935, he teamed up with Henry Potez to buy another aviation company. This company was later renamed. In 1936, the French government took control of many defense companies, including parts of Marcel Bloch's business.
During World War II, when Germany occupied France, the aviation industry almost stopped. Marcel Bloch was held captive by the German occupiers from October 1940 until he was freed in April 1945.
After the war, on November 10, 1945, Marcel Bloch's company changed its structure. Then, on January 20, 1947, it officially became Société des Avions Marcel Dassault, matching Marcel Bloch's new name, Marcel Dassault.
In 1954, Dassault started an electronics part of the company. This part began making radars for planes and other important electronic tools for navigation and bombing. From the 1950s to the late 1970s, selling planes to other countries became a huge part of Dassault's business. Their Mirage series and Mystere-Falcon jets were very popular.
In the mid-1960s, the French government encouraged its defense companies to specialize. Dassault was asked to focus on combat and business aircraft. Other companies focused on missiles or transport planes.
On June 27, 1967, Dassault bought most of Breguet Aviation. This led to the creation of Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation (AMD-BA) in 1971.
In 1981, Dassault Systèmes was created. This company was made to develop and sell Dassault's special computer design program called CATIA. Dassault Systèmes became a leader in this field.
In 1979, the French government bought a 20% share in Dassault. Later, in 1998, the government transferred its shares in Dassault Aviation to another company called Aerospatiale. In 2000, Aerospatiale merged with other European companies to form EADS, which is now known as Airbus.
In 2000, Serge Dassault stepped down as chairman, and Charles Edelstenne took over. Serge Dassault became the honorary chairman. Also in 2000, Dassault Aviation bought an American company called Atlantic Aviation.
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Airbus sold some of its ownership back to Dassault in 2014. They continued to reduce their share in 2015 and 2016.
In April 2024, it was announced that Serbia would sign a deal with Dassault. This deal, worth £3 billion, was the largest weapons deal in Serbian history.
Company Parts
Sogitec
Sogitec is a company fully owned by Dassault. It creates advanced flight simulators, 3D images, and systems for military planes. It also works on document imaging.
Aircraft Products
Dassault Aviation makes many different types of aircraft.
Military Aircraft
These planes are designed for defense and military operations.
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- Breguet family
- MD 315 Flamant, 1947
- MD 450 Ouragan, 1951
- Mystère, 1951
- MD 452 Mystère I, II, III, 1951
- MD 454 Mystère IV, 1952
- Super Mystère, 1955
- MMD 550 Mystère-Delta, 1955 (prototype)
- Étendard, 1956
- Étendard II, 1956
- Étendard IV, 1958
- Super Étendard, 1974
- Mirage III, 1956
- Mirage IV (strategic bomber), 1959
- Cavalier MD 610 (concept), 1959
- MD 410 Spirale, 1960
- Balzac V, 1962 (VSTOL)
- Mirage IIIV, (1965–1966)
- Atlantique (ATL 1), 1965
- Mirage F1, 1966
- Mirage F2, 1966 (prototype)
- Mirage 5, 1967
- Mirage G, 1967
- Mirage G-4/G-8, 1971
- Milan, 1968
- MD 320 Hirondelle, 1968 (only 1 prototype)
- Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet (joint project), 1973
- SEPECAT Jaguar (joint project), 1973
- Falcon Guardian 1, 1977
- Mirage 2000, 1978
- Mirage 2000N/2000D 1986
- Mirage 4000, 1979 (prototype)
- Mirage 50, 1979
- Falcon Guardian 2, 1981
- Mirage III NG, 1982
- Atlantique 2 (ATL 2), 1982
- Rafale, 1986
- nEUROn, (experimental, first flight 2012)
- New Generation Fighter, (future plane to replace Rafale)
Civilian Aircraft
These planes are for private use, business travel, or commercial flights.
- Breguet family
- Falcon family (business jets)
- Falcon 10 (Falcon 100 Upgraded Version)
- Falcon 20 (Falcon 200 upgraded version)
- Falcon 30 (30-seat airliner prototype)
- Falcon 40 (40-seat airliner idea)
- Falcon 50
- Falcon 900
- Falcon 2000
- Falcon 6X
- Falcon 7X
- Falcon 8X
- Falcon 10X (being developed)
- Mercure – This was Dassault Aviation's only commercial airliner. It was made to compete with the Boeing 737. Only 12 were ever built.
- Communauté – Only 1 prototype was built.
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Dassault Falcon 2000
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Dassault Falcon 900
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Dassault Falcon 7X
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Dassault Falcon 6X
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Dassault Mercure
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Locations
Production Facilities
These are places where Dassault builds its aircraft.
- St. Cloud – This was an old engine and fighter plant. Now it works on flight simulation systems.
- Argenteuil
- Biarritz – This plant was bought from Breguet in 1971.
- Merignac
- Talence – Operated from 1939 to 1947.
- Lorraine – Used as a rented facility before moving to Argenteuil.
- Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) – A joint project in Nagpur, India.
Service Facilities
These locations help maintain and repair Dassault planes.
- United States, France, China, Brazil
Sales Offices
These offices help sell Dassault products around the world.
- China, Greece, Malaysia, Oman, Russia, Taiwan
DAS Network
- Paraguay and United States
See also
- Dassault Group
- Dassault Falcon
- Dassault Rafale
- Mirage 2000
- nEUROn
