Breguet Atlantique

10 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This aircraft's pronounced Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) boom, ventral radome, and long-range antennas are characteristic for anti-submarine warfare.

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Aircraft

Atlantique BR03

Military grey, French Navy variant

Airline

French Navy (Aéronautique navale)

Manufacturer

Breguet

Insights

Aviation History

The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft developed for anti-submarine warfare and maritime reconnaissance, used predominantly by France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; now largely retired or in limited service—fewer than 90 produced and most replaced by modern types.

Record Flights

Used for multiple long-range surveillance missions over the Atlantic and Mediterranean, including Cold War patrols.

Safety & Events

Has participated in multiple NATO exercises and has seen occasional incidents involving Cold War maritime confrontations.

Future Outlook

Most Atlantique aircraft have been retired, but a few remain in limited operational service or are preserved in museums.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Tyne Mk 21 turboprop

Engine

36.0 m

Wingspan

31.75 m

Length

9,000 km

Range

320 km/h

Speed

12 crew

Capacity

43,500 kg

MTOW

10.8 m

Height

4,557 kW (6,111 shp) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (military aircraft, not often classified in civil standards)

Noise

Registration is not visible; operator inferred from livery and equipment.