Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard
Max Holste · France · first flew 1952 · transport aircraft
The Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard is a French single-engine high-wing utility transport widely used by the French military for liaison, observation, and light transport duties.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Rugged high-wing French utility transport
- Large single radial engine
- Used extensively in Algeria and French colonies
A high-wing monoplane with a prominent radial engine cowling, large glasshouse cabin for observation, fixed tailwheel undercarriage, and a square-section fuselage typical of utility aircraft of the era.
Specifications
- The Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard has a length of 8.65 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.74 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 265 km/h (165 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
First flown in 1952, the Broussard was designed to meet French Air Force requirements for a rugged utility aircraft capable of operating from unprepared strips. It was produced in large numbers and saw extensive service during the Algerian War and in French colonial territories.
Variants
The MH.1521M was the standard military version; a civil MH.1521C was also produced, and later versions had minor equipment differences.
Where you'll see it
The French Air Force and Army Light Aviation (ALAT) operated Broussards from the 1950s through the 1980s; the type was also exported to several Francophone African nations.
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