Brochet MB.110
Brochet · France · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Brochet MB.110 is a French high-wing light aircraft designed by Maurice Brochet in the early 1950s for touring and personal flying. It features a wooden airframe typical of French light aviation of the period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.68 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French postwar high-wing light touring aircraft
- Single piston engine in nose
- Wooden construction homebuilt-style design
A high-wing monoplane with a simple wooden structure, single nose engine, and conventional undercarriage; similar in appearance to many postwar French light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Brochet MB.110 has a length of 7.68 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.06 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Maurice Brochet produced a series of small light aircraft in France during the late 1940s and 1950s, and the MB.110 was among his more capable touring designs. The aircraft was built in small numbers and reflected the French tradition of light wooden construction aircraft.
Variants
Several MB variants exist in the Brochet series including the MB.50, MB.80, MB.100, and MB.110.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners in France for personal and club flying.
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