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AvPay offers a global marketplace for Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr aircraft, connecting buyers and sellers across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and beyond. The Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr is a French carrier capable jet trainer developed for the French Navy from the land based Fouga CM.170 Magister. Buyers typically look for clean service history, corrosion control records and evidence of any naval specific structural reinforcements being maintained correctly.
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Interesting facts about the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr
✈ Fouga developed the CM.175 Zéphyr as a carrier capable trainer for the French Navy’s deck landing training programme.
✈ The Zéphyr added an arrestor hook and a strengthened undercarriage compared with the land based Magister, which matters when assessing fatigue and past carrier use.
✈ It used twin Turbomeca Marboré IIA turbojets, giving buyers twin engine redundancy with closely spaced engines that reduce asymmetric handling concerns after a shutdown.
✈ The type used sliding canopy hoods that could be secured open during launches and recoveries, a practical naval feature that also affects originality checks on surviving airframes.
✈ French Navy units used the Zéphyr for deck landing training and carrier operations, with service spanning from 1959 to 1994.
✈ Production remained limited, with 32 aircraft built in total, which can influence parts availability and long term support planning.
✈ The aircraft carried wingtip fuel tanks, a feature buyers often inspect closely for condition, leaks and correct fittings.
✈ Some Zéphyr airframes supported weapons training fitments, so provenance and any period modifications can be relevant to restoration goals.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr
Recognised variants of the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr programme include the CM.170M Esquif prototypes and the CM.175 Zéphyr production version. The Esquif aircraft served as naval proof of concept airframes and helped validate deck handling changes. The production CM.175 Zéphyr incorporated the carrier equipment and structural updates intended for routine deck landing training. For buyers, the key difference is provenance, as prototype histories and configurations can differ from production aircraft and this may affect documentation, restoration choices and certification pathways.
Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 10.06 m (33 ft 0 in)
Wingspan: 12.15 m (39 ft 10 in) (with wingtip fuel tanks)
Height: 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
Wing Area: 17.30 m² (186.2 sq ft)
Empty Weight: 2,150 kg (4,740 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 3,200 kg (7,055 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca Marboré IIA turbojets, 3.92 kN (882 lbf) thrust each
Range: 925 km (575 mi, 499 nmi)
Service Ceiling: 11,000 m (36,000 ft)
FAQs About the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr
What is the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr used for?
The Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr served as a carrier capable jet trainer for the French Navy, supporting deck landing training and carrier operations.
How is the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr different from the Fouga CM.170 Magister?
The Zéphyr added naval equipment and structural changes for carrier work, including an arrestor hook and strengthened undercarriage.
How many seats does a Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr have?
The Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr has two seats, which supports instructor led training and conversion flights.
What engines power the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr?
It uses two Turbomeca Marboré IIA turbojet engines, each rated at 3.92 kN of thrust.
How many Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr aircraft were built?
Production remained limited, with 32 aircraft built, so documentation quality and spares planning often play a larger role in buyer decisions.
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