Griffon (disambiguation)

Griffon (disambiguation)

Griffon may refer to:

Biology

* Griffon Vulture, an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks
* Himalayan Griffon Vulture, an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks
* Griffon, a collection of dog breeds that were originally hunting dogs

Computing

* Griffon_(framework), Griffon Framework : Griffon, inspired by the mythical creature, is a Swing application framework for the Groovy language.

Technology

* Griffon_Corporation, Griffon Corporation (NYSE: * [http://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=GFF GFF] ), founded in 1959, is a diversified manufacturing firm.

Vehicles

* Nord 1500 Griffon, a French aircraft prototype
* CH-146 Griffon, a utility tactical transport helicopter
* Griffon (roller coaster), a diving roller coaster at Busch Gardens Europe
* Griffon Hovercraft, a British hovercraft producer
* Le Griffon, a ship built by Built by René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, around 1679
* Rolls-Royce Griffon, a 36.75 litre, 60-degree V-12 aero-engine

Fiction

* Griffon (Warhammer 40,000), a self-propelled mortar tank used by the Imperial Guard in the Warhammer 40,000 series of games and universe.

ee also

* Griffin (disambiguation)
* Gryphon


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