Br.761 Deux Ponts
Origin and First Flight
The design of the Breguet 761 Deux Ponts double-deck transport aircraft commenced in 1944. The prototype, fitted with four Gnome-Rhône 14R radial engines producing 1590 hp, built by SNECMA, made its maiden flight on February 15, 1949.
Technical Specifications and Evolution
This aircraft featured an all-metal construction with a cantilever mid-wing design. It was equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear, which included twin-wheel main struts. The tail assembly consisted of a high-mounted horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizers located at the ends of the horizontal one.
The three pre-production Br.761S aircraft showcased notable differences. They were powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800-B31 radial engines, each delivering 2020 hp. Furthermore, these variants featured modified wingtips, a third central fin, and a crew of four.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Br.76 1 |
| Wingspan, m | 41.66 |
| Length, m | 28.70 |
| Height, m | 9.53 |
| Wing area, m2 | 178.60 |
| Empty weight | 22050 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 40000 |
| Engine type | 4 Piston engines Gnome-Rhône 14R-4 |
| Power, hp | 4 x 1590 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 400 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 320 |
| Practical range, km | 3800 |
| Practical ceiling, m | 6000 |
| Crew, crew members | 4 |
| Payload | 126 passengers or 12 passengers and 13500 kg of cargo |
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