Dassault Aviation Mercure
Civilian
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The Dassault Aviation Mercure of 1971 was an ambitious French narrow-body jet airliner competing with the Boeing 737 and Douglas DC-9. At 34.8 meters with a 30.6-meter span, three crew, two engines, and 2,084-kilometer range at 704 km/h, it embodied French technological pride despite limited export success.
Specifications
- Role
- Narrow-body jet airliner
- Origin
- France
- Crew
- 3
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1971
- Length
- 34.8 m
- Wingspan
- 30.6 m
- Max speed
- 704 km/h
- Range
- 2,084 km