What a Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
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How far can a Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris fly?
A Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris flies about 810 nm, roughly 1,500 km, which is about 2 h 37 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris cost to own?
A Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris costs about EUR 30,750 a month to run, or about EUR 1,320 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris
Aircraft overview
The Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris is a French four-seat, twin-engine light jet developed by Morane-Saulnier as a military liaison aircraft, instrument trainer and executive transport. The type first flew in 1954, with production beginning in the late 1950s and continuing into the 1960s. It is significant as one of the earliest compact business jets, predating the mainstream corporate jet market, and was used by military operators including France and Argentina. Unlike larger business jets, the Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris has a fighter-like layout, straight wings and compact systems, which gives it a distinct ownership profile in the used aircraft market.
Performance & specifications
Typical cruise performance is in the low 300-knot range, depending on weight, altitude and engine fit. Published range is commonly cited at about 800 to 900 nautical miles in standard configurations, with operating ceiling around 39,000 feet. The aircraft is powered by two Turbomeca Marboré turbojets, most commonly Marboré II engines on the MS 760 Paris I and more powerful Marboré VI engines on the MS 760B Paris II. Maximum takeoff weight is about 8,000 pounds, and useful load varies significantly with equipment, fuel and individual conversion history. Buyers should verify the actual weight and balance report rather than rely on generic figures.
Cabin & avionics
The cabin seats four in a compact two-row arrangement, with two pilot seats in front and two passenger seats behind. Access, noise levels and baggage capacity reflect the aircraft’s military-trainer origins rather than modern business jet standards. The type was not delivered with contemporary integrated avionics such as Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000. Aircraft on the market typically have mixed retrofit panels, often combining analog flight instruments with Garmin GNS or GTN navigation, modern transponders, ADS-B equipment, audio panels and updated communication radios. Panel quality and documentation vary widely among individual aircraft.
Buying & value
The Morane-Saulnier MS 760 Paris appeals to buyers seeking a historically important, compact twin jet rather than a conventional light business aircraft. Key pre-purchase items include engine status, hot-section and overhaul records, fuel system condition, landing gear maintenance, corrosion inspection, canopy and seal condition, parts availability and the quality of any civil conversion work. Common market distinctions include the MS 760 Paris I and the MS 760B Paris II, with the latter offering more powerful engines. Upgrades are usually avionics, radios, ADS-B compliance, interiors and paint rather than factory-supported modernization packages. Values are shaped less by book pricing and more by airworthiness status, documentation, engine life remaining and the depth of specialist maintenance support available for the aircraft.