Brochet MB.80
Brochet · France · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The Brochet MB.80 is a two-seat French light aircraft from the late 1940s, featuring wooden construction and a high-wing layout typical of Maurice Brochet's designs. It was aimed at flying clubs and private owners.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.58 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French postwar high-wing wooden light aircraft
- Single piston engine, side-by-side seating
- Part of Maurice Brochet's MB series
High-wing monoplane with wooden construction and conventional undercarriage; slightly larger than the MB.50 with provision for a second seat.
Specifications
- The Brochet MB.80 has a length of 6.58 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.45 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 158 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Designed as a step up from the MB.50 with two-seat capability, the MB.80 was built in small numbers in France around 1949–1952. It was used by aero clubs for training and touring.
Variants
Intermediate design in the Brochet series between the MB.50 and MB.100.
Where you'll see it
Used by French aero clubs and private owners in the early 1950s.
Related aircraft
- Brochet MB.100
- Brochet MB.50 Pipistrelle
- Brochet MB.110
- Aero Ae 50
- Beechcraft Twin Bonanza
- Boisavia B.60 Mercurey
- Douglas Cloudster II
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