Dassault MD 315 Flamant Country: France Type: Transport Manufacturer: Dassault Service: 1948 - 1981 First Flight: 6 July 1947 Production: 321

The Dassault MD 315 Flamant is a French light twin-engined transport airplane built shortly after World War II by Dassault Aviation for the French Air Force. The first Flamant was delivered to the French Air Force in 1949 and deliveries of all versions was completed by 1953. The aircraft was used for pilot training, transport, maritime surveillance and bombing. During the Algerian War of Independence the plane was used for light attack with SS11 missiles or with machine guns, bombs, and rockets. The Flamant stayed in service until 1981. In addition to the French air force, the Flamant served in Cambodia, Madagascar, Tunisia, and Vietnam.

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