Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1954 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris was a French four-seat twin-turbojet light aircraft used both as a military liaison type and by private operators. It was unusual as a four-seat jet designed for business use in the 1950s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Twin Marboré turbojets buried in wing root / lower fuselage each side |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French four-seat twin-jet executive and liaison aircraft
- Twin Marboré turbojets buried in wing root / lower fuselage each side
- Side-by-side seating for four in a wide oval-section fuselage
A compact, clean jet with a straight low wing, side-by-side four-seat cabin, and two small turbojets mounted in fuselage cheeks just aft of the wing root — giving a distinctive flush-engine appearance.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris has a length of 10.05 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.15 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 650 km/h (404 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2 pilots plus 2 passengers.
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History
First flown in July 1954, the MS 760 was ordered by the French Air Force and Navy as a high-speed liaison and training aircraft. Around 165 were built, some exported to Argentina. The type served with the French military for several decades and a small number appeared on the civil market.
Variants
The MS 760A and MS 760B differed in range and fuel capacity. The Paris II incorporated improved engines and minor refinements.
Where you'll see it
Served with the French Air Force and French Navy as a liaison and proficiency aircraft. Argentina received examples for its Air Force. Not used by UK operators.
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