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contestant in the Aeronautique Navale's public competition for
a new jet trainer in the early 50s, the development of the MS-755
Fleuret would eventually lead to the MS-760 Paris. Designed primarily
as a four-seat high-speed communications aircraft, the MS-760
was easily adapted for training and other duties and used extensively
by the French, Dutch and other European military between 1959
and 1997.
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AT
A GLANCE
Paris
I
Powered by a pair of Turboméca Marboré II turbojets.
Paris
II
Basically the Paris I, but with two more powerful
Marboré VI turbojets, wingtip fuel tanks and various
systems improvements.
Paris
III
Similar to Paris II, but able to carry six passengers.
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The
first flight of this unique aircraft took place on July 26th 1954.
The prototype MS-760A Paris I had a low wing and was powered by
two Marbré 400kg engines, mounted side by side in the fuselage.
It was easily recognizable by its T shaped vertical stabilizer
and by its retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft had
four seats, two in the front and two in the back. It was purchased
by the French Air Force, Navy, and by several countries worldwide
including Holland, Brazil and Argentina (48 planes were built
under license in Argentina). In 1961 production plants started
rolling out the MS-760 Paris II, fitted with two Marboré IV 480kg
engines, wingtip fuel tanks, air conditioning and a larger luggage
compartment.
On
February 24th 1964, a six passenger version, designated MS-760C
Paris III made its first flight, but was never ordered. Production
of the Paris II ceased, and production of the Paris III never
started. Some 165 aircraft (Paris I and Paris II) were produced
for the French Air Force (36 planes) Navy (14 planes) and the
air forces of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
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After
40 years of service, the venerable MS-760 was retired by the French
military in October 1997 at N.A.S. Landivisiau. Two planes (No31
and 33) are preserved at the Rochefort Museum of Naval Aviation
Traditions. No32 is owned by "Armor Aéro Passion" association,
No40 by the Le Bourget Air and Space Museum, No42 by the Tristan
Corbière Technical High School, No46 by the Savigny-les- Beaume
museum and No85 by the "Les Ailes de l'Aéro" association.
No87 and No88 were sold to Len Mooney's company, Aircraft Source,
LLC.
Unlike
many of it's contemporaries, the MS-760 has experienced a resurgence
of interest in the American restoration market. To date, over
20 of these unique aircraft are or have been lovingly restored
in the United States. Fast, affordable and relatively cheap to
fly and maintain, most restorations spend little time parked in
a hanger.
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MS-760
IIB |
| LENGTH |
33
ft 3 in |
| WINGSPAN |
33
ft 59 in |
| HEIGHT |
8
ft 53 in |
| WING
AREA |
193.7
sq ft |
| CEILING |
39,369
ft |
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| GROSS
WEIGHT |
8,650
lbs |
| EMPTY
WIEGHT |
4,841
lbs |
| USEFUL
LOAD |
3,809
lbs |
| PAX
+ BAGS |
764
lbs |
| MAIN
FUEL |
1,648
lbs |
| WING
FUEL |
764
lbs |
| TIP
TANKS |
831
lbs |
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| MAX
SPEED |
431.9
mph |
| INITIAL
CLIMB RATE |
2,460
ft/mn |
| MAX
RANGE |
1330
sm |
| POWER |
2
x 1 058 lbs |
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Sources
- Acknowledgements :
Avion de Combat du Monde - Éditions
Atlas.
Air Zone N°21 "Kenavo Morane"
; Michel Mienville - mai-juin 1998.
French Fleet Air Arm. 1998-2003 |
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OUR PARIS JET
PROGRAM
California Flight Academy is proud
to be the only flight school in North America that offers training
and type rating in the MS-760. As the Country's leading authority
on this aircraft, Len Mooney offers personal, one-on-one training
in our own MS-760 Paris Jet II. Once trained and type rated,
we can also help you find the right Paris Jet to park in your
own hanger!
Training
programs, price lists, manual and specifications for the MS-760
Current
MS-760's for Sale
Private Pilot Magazine article
Restoration Gallery
Paris
Jet Operating Costs per Hour
Type
Certificate 7A3 Revision 2
MS-760
IIB Airplane Flight Manual
MS-760B Brochure
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MS-760 Brochure S
MS-760 Flight Manual
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