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Origin and First Flight

The design of the Breguet 761 Deux Ponts double-deck transport aircraft commenced in 1944. The prototype, fitted with four Gnome-Rhône 14R radial engines producing 1590 hp, built by SNECMA, made its maiden flight on February 15, 1949.

Technical Specifications and Evolution

This aircraft featured an all-metal construction with a cantilever mid-wing design. It was equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear, which included twin-wheel main struts. The tail assembly consisted of a high-mounted horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizers located at the ends of the horizontal one.

The three pre-production Br.761S aircraft showcased notable differences. They were powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800-B31 radial engines, each delivering 2020 hp. Furthermore, these variants featured modified wingtips, a third central fin, and a crew of four.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Br.76 1
Wingspan, m	41.66
Length, m	28.70
Height, m	9.53
Wing area, m2	178.60
Empty weight	22050
Maximum takeoff weight	40000
Engine type	4 Piston engines Gnome-Rhône 14R-4
Power, hp	4 x 1590
Maximum speed, km/h	400
Cruising speed, km/h	320
Practical range, km	3800
Practical ceiling, m	6000
Crew, crew members	4
Payload	126 passengers or 12 passengers and 13500 kg of cargo