Breguet 1150 Atlantic

Breguet Aviation · France · first flew 1961 · transport aircraft

The Breguet 1150 Atlantic is a French long-range maritime patrol aircraft designed for NATO anti-submarine warfare operations, characterised by its unique double-bubble fuselage that accommodates both the main cabin and a ventral weapons bay.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	Distinctive double-bubble fuselage cross-section for weapons bay below
T — Tail	Conventional

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Distinctive double-bubble fuselage cross-section for weapons bay below
Twin Rolls-Royce Tyne turboprops
NATO maritime patrol aircraft in French, German, Italian and Dutch service

The double-bubble fuselage cross-section is unique among maritime patrol aircraft; combined with high-set wings and twin turboprops it is unmistakeable.

Specifications

The Breguet 1150 Atlantic has a length of 31.7 m (104 ft).
It has a wingspan of 36.3 m (119 ft).
Its maximum speed is 648 km/h (403 mph).
Typical crew: 12.

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History

Selected as a NATO common maritime patrol aircraft in 1959, the Atlantic first flew in 1961 and entered service with France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. A modernised ATL2 version continues in French Navy service.

Variants

The ATL2 (Atlantic 2) is a thoroughly modernised French derivative with updated sensors and avionics, still operational with the Aéronavale.

Where you'll see it

Served extensively with France, West Germany, Italy and the Netherlands on Atlantic and Mediterranean patrol; the French ATL2 remains in frontline service.

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