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Mistral Aircraft Engines
Mistral may refer to: * Mistral (wind) in southern France and Sardinia Automobiles * Maserati Mistral, a Maserati grand tourer produced from 1963 until 1970 * Nissan Mistral, or Terrano II, a Nissan 4×4 produced from 1993 until 2006 * Microplas Mistral, a kit car from the 1950s produced in England, United States, and New Zealand Companies *Mistral Group, an American defense and law enforcement product marketing company *Mistral Solutions, an Indian product design and systems engineering company *Mistral Appliances, an Australian home appliances brand Aviation * Mistral Air (now Poste Air Cargo), an Italian cargo airline * Mistral Aviation, an airline from the Republic of the Congo * Mistral Engine Company, a Swiss light aircraft and helicopter engine manufacturer * Aviasud Mistral, a French ultralight aircraft * ''Sud-Est SE 535 Mistral'', the French version of the de Havilland Vampire jet fighter * Swing Mistral, a German paraglider design * OpenSkies, an airline with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistral (wind)
The mistral ( ca, Mestral, el, Μαΐστρος, it, Maestrale, mt, Majjistral, Corsican: ''Maestrale'') is a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion in the northern Mediterranean. It produces sustained winds often exceeding , sometimes reaching . It is most common in the winter and spring, and strongest in the transition between the two seasons. Periods of the wind exceeding for more than sixty-five hours have been reported. In France, it refers to a violent, cold, north or northwest wind that accelerates when it passes through the valleys of the Rhône and the Durance Rivers to the coast of the Mediterranean around the Camargue region. It affects the northeast of the plain of Languedoc and Provence to the east of Toulon, where it is felt as a strong west wind. It has a major influence all along the Mediterranean coast of France, and often causes sudden storms in the Mediterranean between Corsica and the Balearic Islands. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Mistral
Jacques Mistral (born September 22, 1947) is a French economist and professor. He is a member of the Council of Economic Analysis (''Conseil d'analyse économique'') in France, a member of the Cercle des économistes, and as of October 2009, a member of the scientific council of the center-right think tank ''Fondation pour l'innovation politique''. Early life Mistral was born in Toulouse, France. He graduated from the École Polytechnique in Paris in 1967 and earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Paris I in 1977. Career Mistral has held several professorships: from 1978 to 1992, he was a professor of economics at Université Paris-Nord; from 1974 to 1992, at ENSAE; from 1984 to 1994, at the École Polytechnique; and from 1982 to 1996, at Sciences Po. He also held several posts as an economic advisor. From 1988 to 1992, he was an economic advisor for the then-prime minister, Michel Rocard; from 2000 to 2001, he was a special advisor of political economy a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistral (album)
''Mistral'' is a studio album by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard that was released by Eastworld and Liberty with Phil Ranelin, Art Pepper, George Cables, Peter Wolf, Roland Bautista, Stanley Clarke, Peter Erskine, and Paulinho da Costa. Reception Scott Yanow of Allmusic gave the album two stars and stated, "Compared to his live performances, this studio recording is a disappointment. Altoist Art Pepper and keyboardist George Cables have a few spots but the arrangements are a bit commercial, the originals (three by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and one apiece from Cables and bassist Stanley Clarke) are forgettable and no one sounds like they are sweating. This LP is one of Hubbard's lesser efforts." Track listing :''All compositions by Freddie Hubbard except as indicated'' # "Sunshine Lady" (Stanley Clarke) - 7:18 # "Eclipse" - 7:08 # "Blue Nights" (George Cables) - 7:17 # "Now I've Found Love" - 6:53 # "I Love You" (Cole Porter) - 7:27 # "Bring It Back Home" - 7:55 * Record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Mistral (train)
''Le Mistral'', or the ''Mistral'', was an express train between Paris and Nice in France. Introduced in 1950, it was operated by the ''Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français'' ("French National Railway Corporation") ( SNCF), and was regarded as the company's flagship train. The train was named after the Mistral, a strong, cold and usually dry regional wind blowing from north or northwestern France to the coast of the Mediterranean around the Camargue region. History The ''Mistral'' began its existence in 1950 as a mostly steam locomotive-hauled ''Rapide'' (express train) between Paris-Gare de Lyon and Marseille-Saint-Charles. Two years later, in 1952, its route was extended to Nice-Ville. By 1965, when it was integrated into the Trans Europ Express (TEE) system, it had become completely electric locomotive-hauled. In the 1970s, ''Le Mistral'' included some unique amenities, among them a "bookstall, bar and hairdressing salon". Nock, O.S. (1978). ''World Atlas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistral (missile)
The Missile Transportable Anti-aérien Léger (English: Transportable lightweight anti-air missile), commonly called Mistral, is a French infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by MBDA France (formerly by Matra Defence and then Matra BAe Dynamics). Based on the French SATCP (''Sol-Air à Très Courte Portée''), the portable missile later to become the Mistral began development in 1974. It was initially deployed in 1988 for the first version (S1), 1997 for the second version (M2), and 2019 for the third version (M3). Description Mistral is a short-range air defence (SHORAD) missile system that can be used from vehicles, surface ships, and helicopters, as well as in a portable configuration. When used in the MANPADS role the "Mistral" missile is transported in a transport and launch container (MPC) together with "friend or foe" interrogator, power source and tripod with its sighting devices. They are then to be operated by a pair of crew as commander and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Mistral
The MS ''Ambition'' is a cruise ship, most recently in service with AIDA Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, until her sale in 2022 to Ambassador Cruise Line, who renamed her ''Ambition'' and intend to commence cruising in 2023. The ship was completed in France as ''Mistral'' in 1999 for Festival Cruises. Between 2005 and 2019 she sailed as ''Grand Mistral'' with Ibero Cruises and ''Costa neoRiviera'' with Costa Cruises. History ''Mistral'' The ship was originally ordered by Renaissance Cruises in the summer of 1996, but the order was later withdrawn. The yard and bankers together held ownership of the ship through a company called Auxiliaire Maritime. During construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, the order was taken over by Festival Cruises, which would be receiving its first new-build vessel. Festival Cruises chartered the ship for the first 12 years, with the option to purchase the ship after the first six years. The ship was floated out on 2 Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistral One Design Class
The Mistral One Design Class (MOD) is a windsurfing class chosen by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) for use at the Olympic Regatta in Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004. Starting with the 2008 Summer Olympics it was replaced by the RS:X class, which will be replaced by the iQFoil class for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Description The MOD was first produced in 1989. Worldwide, there are more than 30,000 build since. They are light and tough. In the right hands, they can be sailed in windspeeds of between depending on sea conditions. The International Class Organization IMCOhttp://www.imco.org/ Mistral One Design Class Organization have established over 50 National Class Organisations. Events Olympics Men's World Championship Women's World Championship References See also *Windsurfing * RS:X (sailboard) * Formula Windsurfing *Sailing at the Summer Olympics Sailing (also known as yachting until 2000) has been one of the Olympic sports since the Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agosta-class Submarine
The ''Agosta''-class submarine is a class of diesel-electric fast-attack submarine developed and constructed by the French DCNS in the 1970s to succeed the submarines. The submarines have served in the French Navy as well as exported to the navies of Spain and Pakistan. It also used by Royal Malaysian Navy for the training purpose. They were replaced in French service by the nuclear attack submarines but are still in active service with the navies of Spain and Pakistan. The French Navy grouped this model of submarine in their most capable class as an ''océanique'', meaning "ocean-going." The ''Agosta'' class is named for its lead unit, , which in turn was named for the Battle of Augusta (french: Agosta) of 22 April 1676. Ships French Navy built by Arsenal de Cherbourg * ''Agosta'' (S 620) – completed 1977 – decommissioned 1997 * ''Bévéziers'' (S 621) – completed 1977 – decommissioned 1998 * ''La Praya'' (S 622) – completed 1978 – decommissioned 2000 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Submarine Mistral (S73)
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French Ship Mistral (L9013)
''Mistral'' (L9013) is an amphibious assault ship, a type of helicopter carrier, of the French Navy. She is the fourth vessel to bear the name, and is the lead ship of the amphibious assault ships. Construction and career ''Mistral'' began sea trials in January 2005, and was commissioned in February 2006. She departed from Toulon for her first long-range journey in March, sailing through the Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal, and the Red Sea to Djibouti and India, before returning to France. In July, to ensure the safety of European citizens in the context of the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, France set up Opération Baliste. ''Mistral'' was the flagship of the fleet unit off Lebanon, escorted by the frigates and , and along with another amphibious assault ship, . On 16 May 2008, the Burmese United Nations (UN) ambassador accused France of deploying ''Mistral'' to the Burmese coast for military purposes. The French UN ambassador denied this, stating that she was inste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistral-class Amphibious Assault Ship
The ''Mistral'' class is a class of five amphibious assault ships built by France. Also known as helicopter carriers, and referred to as "projection and command ships" (french: links=no, bâtiments de projection et de commandement or BPC), a ''Mistral''-class ship is capable of transporting and deploying 16 NH90 or Tiger helicopters, four landing barges, up to 70 vehicles including 13 Leclerc tanks, or a 40-strong Leclerc tank battalion, and 450 soldiers. The ships are equipped with a 69-bed hospital, and are capable of serving as part of a NATO Response Force, or with United Nations or European Union peace-keeping forces. Three ships of the class are in service in the French Navy: , , and . A deal for two ships for the Russian Navy was announced by then French President Nicolas Sarkozy on 24 December 2010, and signed on 25 January 2011. On 3 September 2014, French President François Hollande announced the postponement of delivery of the first warship, , in response to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Ship Mistral
Four ships of the French Navy have borne the name ''Mistral'' after the wind mistral. An auxiliary ship has also borne the name. French ship named ''Mistral'' * , an armoured Roche, vol.2, p.347 * (1923) - a . * (1977), a . * , an assault helicopter and command ship, lead ship of her class. Other ships * ''Liane'' (DF 50), a service boat. * A fishing ship, ''Henri Cameleyre'' (1908) was requisitioned as a minesweeper during the Second World War. She was restituted in 1941 and renamed ''Mistral''. * An auxiliary patrol boat of the Second World War also bore the name of ''Mistral II''. References Bibliography * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mistral, French Ship French Navy ship names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
