Brochet MB.100
Brochet · France · first flew 1950 · light aircraft
The Brochet MB.100 is a French light touring monoplane of the early 1950s, part of Maurice Brochet's series of wooden high-wing designs intended for affordable personal aviation in post-war France.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French postwar high-wing light aircraft by Maurice Brochet
- Single piston engine, wooden construction
- Small personal touring monoplane
High-wing single-engine wooden monoplane; distinguishable from the larger MB.110 by its shorter fuselage and narrower wingspan.
Specifications
- The Brochet MB.100 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.66 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Built in small numbers by Maurice Brochet, the MB.100 was a stepping stone in the designer's progression of light aircraft. Like his other designs it relied on wooden construction to keep costs low and was intended for amateur pilots.
Variants
Part of a series including the MB.50, MB.80, MB.100, and MB.110.
Where you'll see it
Small numbers operated privately in France.
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- Brochet MB.110
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