Photo The Bréguet Atlantic in a majestic turn

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Against a cloud-laden sky over Chartres, the Bréguet Atlantic executes a long left turn, imposing its massive silhouette on the audience. The landing gear extended, a sign of an imminent approach or a technical demonstration, underscores the aircraft's power and precision. Every movement of the Atlantic is controlled, its fluid trajectory giving an impression of total control, despite its imposing size.

The crowd watches in fascination, admiring the combination of strength, technique, and elegance of this veteran of French maritime aviation. This moment concluded the meeting on an impressive note, reminding us that the Atlantic, through its robustness and versatility, remains a symbol of the excellence of the Naval Aviation.

✈️ Technical Specifications — Bréguet Atlantic

Characteristic	Detail
Model	Bréguet Atlantic
Origin	France
Role	Maritime patrol aircraft / Anti-submarine warfare
First flight	October 4, 1961
Crew	5 (2 pilots + 3 operators)
Engineering	2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne turboprops
Maximum speed	850 km/h
Cruise speed	665 km/h
Practical ceiling	11,000 m
Range	2,000 km
Span	28.7 m
Length	44.8 m
Height	10.7 m
Special Feature	Embodied aircraft of the Naval Air Force, used for anti-submarine warfare and long-distance maritime surveillance

Technical details

Camera Canon
Model Canon EOS 700D
Focal length F/5.6
Opening speed 1/4000 sec.
ISO sensitivity ISO-500
Focal length 300 mm
Dimensions 5184 pixels × 3456 pixels
Image resolution 72 ppp × 72 ppp

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