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History:
The Fouga CM-170 Magister was the first primary jet trainer to enter production,
under a French Armée de l'Air specification. The Magister sprang from the previous
work of designer Pierre Mauboussin, who was known for fitting small turbojet engines
to light aircraft and gliders. The prototype of the distinctive butterfly-tail
jet, built by the Air Fouga company, made its first flight on 23 July 1952. Its
performance impressed the French Air Force so much that it immediately ordered
10 pre-production models, quickly followed by over 400 production aircraft. A
navalized variant, the CM-175 Zephyr, appeared, fitted with a tail hook and strengthened
landing gear to allow aircraft carrier operations. 32 Zephyrs were built for the
Aéronavale.
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