P-16. Prototypes suisses d'avions à réaction. N-20, Lear Jet, Piranh

The P-16 is emblematic of jet aircraft designed in Switzerland. Like the N-20 Aiguillon and Piranha fighters, it was never mass-produced for many reasons. Only the Lear Jet business jet became a commercial success after its exile in the United States. Twelve years of adventure (1948-1960) until the creation of combat aircraft unique in the world, which demonstrated the viability of the concepts developed and designed by Swiss engineers. In 1953, the ejection cabin, thrust vectoring, thrust reversers and head-up display made the N-20 quadjet an avant-garde aircraft.

From projects to flight tests, history, chronology, anecdotes, political-financial controversies and a host of technical details supported by precise, original drawings and numerous photos published for the first time. A document!