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==Development== |
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The Dassault company designed a light transport aircraft in the late 1950s, designated '''MD.415''' and later named ''Communauté'', as a potential replacement of the [[Dassault MD 315 Flamant]] in its trainer, command |
The Dassault company designed a light transport aircraft in the late 1950s, designated '''MD.415''' and later named ''Communauté'', as a potential replacement of the [[Dassault MD 315 Flamant]] in its trainer, command transport or ambulance aircraft roles. The Communauté was a cantilever low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear with room for two crew and up to ten passengers. Powered by two wing-mounted [[Turbomeca Bastan]] turboprops, the prototype (''F-WJDN'') first flew on 10 May 1959. |
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The company also developed a military version designated the '''MD.410 Spirale'''.<ref>{{cite journal|magazine=Flying Magazine|date=August 1961|page=49}}</ref> Retaining 90% commonality with the Communauté, the Spirale had all the windows removed and a transparent nose-panels added. It also had provision for cannon or machine-gun armaments and was fitted with underwing hard-points for weapons. It was intended that the Spirale could be used for close-support, reconnaissance or transport roles. |
The company also developed a military version designated the '''MD.410 Spirale'''.<ref>{{cite journal|magazine=Flying Magazine|date=August 1961|page=49}}</ref> Retaining 90% commonality with the Communauté, the Spirale had all the windows removed and a transparent nose-panels added. It also had provision for cannon or machine-gun armaments and was fitted with underwing hard-points for weapons. It was intended that the Spirale could be used for close-support, reconnaissance or transport roles. |
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Revision as of 13:49, 10 April 2012
| MD.415 Communauté | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light turboprop civil transport |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1959 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Dassault MD.415 Communauté was a 1950s French twin-engined light turboprop transport monoplane built by Dassault Aviation. Only one prototype was built and flown.
Development
The Dassault company designed a light transport aircraft in the late 1950s, designated MD.415 and later named Communauté, as a potential replacement of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant in its trainer, command transport or ambulance aircraft roles. The Communauté was a cantilever low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear with room for two crew and up to ten passengers. Powered by two wing-mounted Turbomeca Bastan turboprops, the prototype (F-WJDN) first flew on 10 May 1959.
The company also developed a military version designated the MD.410 Spirale.[1] Retaining 90% commonality with the Communauté, the Spirale had all the windows removed and a transparent nose-panels added. It also had provision for cannon or machine-gun armaments and was fitted with underwing hard-points for weapons. It was intended that the Spirale could be used for close-support, reconnaissance or transport roles.
Neither the Communauté nor the Spirale received any production orders and a high-wing development designated Spirale III was also abandoned.
Variants
- MD.415 Communauté
- Prototype light transport, one built.
- MD.410 Spirale
- Prototype military version, one built.
- MD.455 Spirale III
- Proposed high-wing transport version, not built.
Specifications (Communauté)
Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1315 & 1316
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 6-10 passengers
Performance
References
- ^ Flying Magazine: 49. August 1961.
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- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1315 & 1316