Первый прототип SE.5000 облетали 1 августа 1953 года. По достижении взлетной скорости летчик открывал замок, крепящий суппорт к тележке, и увеличивал угол атаки - после того, как суппорт слетал, включались тормоза тележки, и выпускался ее тормозной парашют.
The Baroudeur prototype 02 takes off, leaving its trolley in close pursuit. This aircraft was later fitted with detachable underfins to damp out yaw-and-roll oscillations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

A line-up of three Baroudeurs in the snow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

The Baroudeur’s thin wing was fitted with automatic slats.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

A Baroudeur touches down on rough terrain. Normal landing procedure was to land first on the tailskid and then allow the aircraft to sink onto the main skids.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

A close-up view of the Baroudeur's retractable main landing skids. Differentially-controlled claws could be used to assist steering on ice or slippery ground.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Baroudeur 02 taxying on its take-off trolley. Without wheels test pilot Pierre Maulandi was able to taxy on skids, and could turn on a 70ft radius to an accuracy of one yard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Toulouse on May 29, 1956. The author is shown the Baroudeur's taps by SNCASE chief test pilot Maulandi. The aircraft's designer, W. J. Jakimiuk (who also designed the DHC-1 Chipmunk), is standing at right.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Baroudeur prototype 02 sitting in the snow. In addition to damping out yaw-and-roll, the two underfins acted in place of the retractable tailskid. They were resiliently mounted and shod with steel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Baroudeur prototype 01 flying with the twin underfins fitted. The Baroudeur was 44ft 3in in length, had a span of 32ft 10in and weighed 9,850lb empty. It was powered by one SNECMA Atar 101-E of 7,280lb static thrust. Baroudeur 01 made its first flight on April 1, 1954; 02 first flew on May 12, 1954.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953

The prototype Baroudeur 01 pictured after a landing on the beach at La Baule. In addition to the final part of the skid-marks, the tracks of the take-off trolley may be seen to the left.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Est Baroudeur / SE.5000 - ФранцияFrance - 1953