Breguet 941
Breguet Aviation · France · first flew 1961 · transport aircraft
The Breguet 941 was a French four-turboprop STOL military transport demonstrating exceptional short-field performance through a cross-shafted propulsion system and full-span blown flaps. It represented a bold exploration of STOL technology in the 1960s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Four cross-shafted turboprops with huge slow-turning propellers
- Extreme STOL capability — very short field performance
- Blown-flap system spanning nearly the full wing
Four very large-diameter slow-turning propellers on a high straight wing, combined with an extensively slotted flap system and a box-like rear-loading fuselage, are the hallmarks of this unusual French STOL transport.
Specifications
- The Breguet 941 has a length of 22 m (72 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.25 m (89 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 500 km/h (311 mph).
- Typical crew: 2–3 pilots + loadmaster.
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History
First flown in 1961, the Br.941 developed from the earlier Br.940 demonstrator. The cross-shafting ensured all four propellers maintained power even if one or two engines failed, central to its STOL safety case. Four development aircraft were built; McDonnell evaluated the type for US military interest as the McDonnell 188.
Variants
The Br.941S was an uprated production-standard prototype with more powerful Turbomeca Turmo turboprops. The McDonnell 188 was an Americanised derivative proposal that did not enter production.
Where you'll see it
Never entered full production service; the four aircraft flew extensively as demonstrators for the French Air Force and US military evaluation. The programme highlighted STOL potential but was ultimately shelved in favour of conventional transports.
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