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.

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. The remaining aircraft and spares are currently under contract by Aircraft Source, LLC. and are scheduled for importation and sale. For further information please contact Greg Webster at info@YourAircraftSource.com.

Unlike many of it's contemporaries, the MS-760 has experienced a resurgence of interest in the American restoration market. To date, over 30 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. An all-glass cockpit incorporating MFD and PFD is currently undergoing Type Certification and should be available in mid -2005.

MS-760 IIB LENGTH 34 ft 2 in WINGSPAN 33 ft 3 in HEIGHT TO TOP OF TAIL FIN 8 ft 6 in WING AREA 193.7 sq ft CEILING 39,369 ft   GROSS WEIGHT 8,650 lbs EMPTY WEIGHT 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 MAX SPEED 431.9 mph INITIAL CLIMB RATE 2,460 ft/mn MAX RANGE 1,330 sm POWER 2 x 1,058 lbs
		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

PARIS JET TRAINING PROGRAM

As the Country's leading authority on this aircraft with over 25 years experience flying and providing training in the Paris Jet, Greg Webster offers personal, one-on-one training programs designed in a logical “Airline Style” format that assures you get the best ground school and flight training available anywhere. From novice to professional pilot, your course is custom tailored to your learning style and knowledge and provides you much more than just how to fly the MS-760; it provides excellent transition from piston to turbine as well as how to work the ATC system to your advantage. Once trained and type rated, we can also help you find the right Paris Jet to park in your own hanger!


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