Boisavia B.60 Mercurey
Société Boisavia · France · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The Boisavia B.60 Mercurey was a French four-seat low-wing light aircraft developed in the late 1940s for touring and private use. It represented a small manufacturer's effort to serve the post-war civilian aviation market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small post-war French four-seat light aircraft
- Low-wing monoplane with rounded wingtips
- Fixed undercarriage with spatted mainwheels
A neat low-wing monoplane with tapered wings, a single nose-mounted flat engine, and a fixed undercarriage with wheel fairings; typical of French light aircraft of the late 1940s.
Specifications
- The Boisavia B.60 Mercurey has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.38 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-4.
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History
First flown in 1949, the Mercurey was designed as a comfortable touring aircraft for the French civil market. Production numbers were small, typical of many minor French constructors of the era competing in a crowded post-war market.
Variants
Minor variants with different engine fits were produced, though the type was built in limited numbers throughout its short production run.
Where you'll see it
Operated by private owners and small aviation clubs in France during the early 1950s; rarely seen outside France.
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