Boisavia B.260 Anjou
Société Boisavia · France · first flew 1956 · light aircraft
The Boisavia B.260 Anjou was a compact French twin-engined light aircraft designed for business and utility transport in the mid-1950s. It offered a relatively modern cabin layout for its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engined French light transport of the 1950s
- Low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Streamlined nose with side-by-side cockpit
Identified by its slender twin-engined low-wing layout, moderately long wingspan relative to fuselage length, and clean retractable-gear configuration typical of French light aircraft of the period.
Specifications
- The Boisavia B.260 Anjou has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2, up to 4 occupants.
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History
Developed by Société Boisavia in France, the Anjou first flew in 1956 as a refined successor to earlier Boisavia designs. Production numbers were small and the type remained obscure outside France.
Variants
No significant production variants are documented; the type remained a single-series design.
Where you'll see it
Operated in small numbers within France for private and utility roles; the type is extremely rare today.
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