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The CM.175 Zéphyr combines Marboré II jet propulsion with retractable gear, flaps and a carrier hook. A former naval instructor's account describes unassisted controls, differing from the boosted ailerons of Patrouille de France Magisters.
Fouga CM.175 Zephyr
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The CM.175 Zéphyr combines Marboré II jet propulsion with retractable gear, flaps and a carrier hook. A former naval instructor's account describes unassisted controls, differing from the boosted ailerons of Patrouille de France Magisters.
History & design
A naval branch of the Fouga family
The Zéphyr adapted the Magister programme to French naval training. Restauravia’s illustrated history dates the first CM170M prototype flight to 31 July 1956, under the name Esquif. Thirty production aircraft were delivered between 1959 and 1961 as the CM175 Zéphyr, subsequently serving with the carriers Foch and Clemenceau.
restauravia.fr · Fouga CM.175 Zephyr — simulator documentation ↗Bundled English manual, history section; naval variant
More than a Magister with a hook
Carrier work required structural reinforcement, stronger landing gear and a nose-leg extension system. Sliding canopies allowed launch and recovery with the canopies open, while an arresting hook, catapult fittings and an angle-of-attack indication supported deck operations. These changes explain why the naval variant deserves its own entry and equipment description.
restauravia.fr · Fouga CM.175 Zephyr — simulator documentation ↗Bundled English manual, general characteristics
Systems & details
Controls and equipment
Restauravia's manual identifies the pitch-trim indicator and carrier trim procedure. It also describes the carrier equipment and records a thrust figure that differs from the package setting.
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Controls and equipmentFouga CM.175 Zephyr
Restauravia's manual identifies the pitch-trim indicator and carrier trim procedure. It also describes the carrier equipment and records a thrust figure that differs from the package setting.
Zéphyr English manual · pages 12, 16 and 20–23
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Simulator documentation
Fouga CM.175 Zephyr — simulator documentationrestauravia.fr · Zéphyr English manual · pages 12, 16 and 20–23Built-in force-feedback profiles
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Catalogue programme-20261011-v3 · 1 profile choice
Restauravia Fouga CM.175 Zephyr
Restauravia · Free and Pro · Revision 2 · Inherited starting point
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The CM.175 naval jet trainer with a carrier hook and unassisted controls.
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