Dassault MD Flamant

Dassault MD 315 Flamant

LandFrankrijk
RoleMilitaire transportvliegtuigen
Eerste vlucht6 juli 1947
Gebouwd325

De Dassault MD 315 Flamant is een Frans licht tweemotorig transportvliegtuig gebouwd kort na de Tweede Wereldoorlog door Dassault Aviation voor de Franse luchtmacht.

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General Characteristics (MD 315)

The Dassault MD 315 Flamant (“Flamingo”) is a French light twin-engined transport, utility, and trainer aircraft built by Dassault Aviation shortly after World War II. It was the first production aircraft from Dassault after the war and was instrumental in modernizing the French Air Force, replacing older wartime types in roles ranging from pilot training to colonial communications and light attack.

Property Typical Value (MD 315)
Role Light Transport / Utility / Colonial Communications
Fabrikant Dassault Aviation (France)
First Flight July 6, 1947
Bemanning 2 or 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot/Navigator)
Capacity (Passengers) Up to 10 passengers (MD 315 utility variant)
Spanwijdte 20.21 m (66 ft 4 in)
Lengte 12.58 m (41 ft 3 in)
Max Takeoff Weight 6,400 kg (14,110 lb)

Design and Powerplant

  • Engines: Two SNECMA / Renault 12S 02-201 12-cylinder, air-cooled inverted V-12 piston engines.
  • Power Output (each): Approximately 433 kW (580 hp) to 451 kW (605 hp), depending on the specific engine sub-variant.
  • Construction: All-metal, stressed-skin low-wing monoplane featuring a modern retractable tricycle landing gear and twin vertical stabilizers.
  • Variants: The Flamant family included three main production models:
    • MD 315: Ten-seat colonial communications and utility transport.
    • MD 312: Six-seat liaison and multi-engine pilot training aircraft.
    • MD 311: Navigation and bombing trainer with a distinctive glazed nose.
  • Legacy: The aircraft was instrumental in restarting French military aviation production after the war and later served as a testbed for the avionics of the Transall C-160 and the radar of the Mirage IV.

Performance and Armament

  • Maximum Speed: Up to 380 km/h (236 mph, 205 knots) at 1,000 m.
  • Cruise Speed: Approximately 300 km/h (186 mph, 162 knots).
  • Service Ceiling: 7,000 m (22,965 ft).
  • Range: Approximately 1,200 km (745 mi, 650 nmi).
  • Wartime Role: The Flamant was used in a light attack role during the Algerian War, armed with:
    • Fixed Guns: Two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Browning machine guns in a ventral gun pack (MD 311 variant).
    • Ordnance: Bombs (up to 50 kg), rocket pods (7 x 68 mm), and Nord SS.11 anti-tank missiles on underwing hardpoints.

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