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The Br.892 Mercure was a short-haul passenger aircraft, developed by the French firm Breguet Aviation. Its design was based on the Br.890 project and it was built in parallel with the Br.891R Mars military transport aircraft.

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Design and Technical Specifications

Key differences for the passenger version included the installation of four SNECMA Renault 12S-02 engines. These were a French version of the Argus AS 411 engines, each delivering 570 hp. The passenger cabin was designed to accommodate 36 people.

Development and Final Fate

The prototype’s first flight, with registration F-WFDO, took place on March 1, 1949. Despite its good flight characteristics, the aircraft received no orders and remained a single example, marking the end of its production.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Br. 892S
Wingspan, m	30.62
Aircraft length, m	21.60
Aircraft height, m	7.20
Wing area, m2	101.00
Empty weight	10460
Maximum takeoff weight	16000
Engine type	4 Piston engines SNECMA 12S-02
Power, hp	4 x 570
Maximum speed, km/h	350
Cruising speed, km/h	285
Practical range, km	1000
Service ceiling, m	7800
Crew	4
Payload	36 passengers or up to 4000 kg of commercial load