The Marcel Dassault MD 315 Flamant is a a light twin-engined transport airplane built shortly after the Second world war for the French Air Force.

Production

After a first flight on July 6 1947 the MD 315 was quikly selected by the army and enter service in 1948. The plane was used for pilot training, transport, maritime surveillance and bombing. During the Algerian_War_of_Independence the plane was used for light attack with SS11 missiles or with machine-guns, bombs and rockets. The MD 315 stayed in service until 1981. In addition of the French air force, the MD 315 served in Cambodia, Madagascar, Tunisia and Vietnam.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 2 (+10 passengers)
• Length: 12.50 m (41.011 ft)
• Wingspan: 20.68 m (67.848 ft)
• Height: 4.50 m (14.764 ft)
• Loaded: 5790 kg (12767 lbs)

Propulsion

• Powerplant: SNECMA Renault 12S-02-201
• Count: 2
• Power rating: 572 hp (580 ps)

Performance

• Maximum speed 300 km/h (162 kts)
• Service ceiling 8000 m (26 250 ft)
• Range 1215 km (656 nm)