Br.892 Mercure
The Br.892 Mercure was a short-haul passenger aircraft, developed by the French firm Breguet Aviation. Its design was based on the Br.890 project and it was built in parallel with the Br.891R Mars military transport aircraft.
Design and Technical Specifications
Key differences for the passenger version included the installation of four SNECMA Renault 12S-02 engines. These were a French version of the Argus AS 411 engines, each delivering 570 hp. The passenger cabin was designed to accommodate 36 people.
Development and Final Fate
The prototype’s first flight, with registration F-WFDO, took place on March 1, 1949. Despite its good flight characteristics, the aircraft received no orders and remained a single example, marking the end of its production.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Br. 892S |
| Wingspan, m | 30.62 |
| Aircraft length, m | 21.60 |
| Aircraft height, m | 7.20 |
| Wing area, m2 | 101.00 |
| Empty weight | 10460 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 16000 |
| Engine type | 4 Piston engines SNECMA 12S-02 |
| Power, hp | 4 x 570 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 350 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 285 |
| Practical range, km | 1000 |
| Service ceiling, m | 7800 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Payload | 36 passengers or up to 4000 kg of commercial load |
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Sources & Accuracy
The information presented in this technical sheet has been compiled from declassified flight manuals, historical archives, and specialized literature. While we strive for maximum accuracy, some performance data may vary depending on the specific variant or operational conditions.