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An iconic silhouette in the French sky
The CM-170 Fouga Magister is one of the most emblematic jet trainers of the 20th century. Designed in France in the 1950s, it was developed to train military pilots in the new jet aircraft. Its slim appearance, characteristic V-shaped tail (also known as a ‘butterfly’) and flight performance made it an aircraft that was as elegant as it was efficient.
An ambassador for French wings
The Fouga trained generations of French Air Force pilots and was also exported to more than 20 countries, becoming a worldwide success. It remains famous for having equipped the Patrouille de France from 1964 to 1980. The F-AZQC is preserved and presented in flight at numerous airshows, contributing to the living memory of French military aviation.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer: Fouga
Engines: 2 Turbomeca Marboré II turbojet engines
Power: 2 × 400 kgp thrust
Maximum speed: 715 km/h
Range: Approximately 925 km
Length: 10.06 m
Wingspan: 12.15 m
Height: 2.80 m
Aircraft type: Chasseur Pilot: Julien Huyghues des Etages