The Aircraft Story

THE AIRCRAFT STORY

MAX HOLSTE
MH.1521 BROUSSARD

A French utility workhorse that served with distinction in
military missions and civilian operations around the world.

A LEGEND WITH A PURPOSE

THE BROUSSARD STORY

Designed by Max Holste in the early 1950s, the MH.1521 Broussard was France’s answer to the call for a rugged, rellable and versatile utility aircraft. Nicknamed “The French Beaver” for its remarkable similarity to the DHC-2, it quickly proved itself in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

From military operations and humanitarian missions to agriculture and adventure, the Broussard has done it all – and it’s still going strong.

MILTTARY OPERATIONS

Liaison, observation, artillery spotter, and more.

MEDEVAC & RESCUE

Air ambulance and medical evacuation missions

ACRICULTURUA USE

Crop spraying and utillty operations.

PARATROOPER DROP

Transport and parachute operations.

AERIAL OBSERVATION

Photo reconnatisance and survelllance

BUILT TO LAST

Rugged, rellable and easy to maintien.

PROVEN HERITAGE

HISTORY & HERITAGE

With over 366 aircraft built between 1952 and 1961, the Broussard served with the French Air Force, Army 15 other countries worldwide.

It saw extensive service during the Algerian War and continued in frontline and support roles for decades. Today, a few airworthy examples remain – keeping the legacy alive.