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An iconic silhouette in the French sky
The CM-170 Fouga Magister is one of the most iconic jet trainers of the 20th century. Designed in France in the 1950s, it was developed to train military pilots on new jet aircraft. Its sleek appearance, distinctive V-shaped tail (also known as a “butterfly”) and flight performance made it 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 global success. It remains famous for having been used by the Patrouille de France aerobatic team from 1964 to 1980. The F-GPCJ model is preserved and presented in flight at numerous air shows, contributing to the living memory of French military aviation.
This Fouga is operated by Crazy Magic Flight, which offers the opportunity to take a maiden flight aboard this aircraft, based in Beauvais.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer: Fouga
Engine: 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 Operator: Crazy Magic Flight Pilot: Etienne Gravelle