Nord Norelfe
| Norelfe | |
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| Role | Three-seat experimental helicopter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Nord Aviation |
| Designer | Jean Cantinieau |
| First flight | 28 December 1954 |
| Number built | 2 |
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The Nord 1750 Norelfe was a 1950s French three-seat helicopter built by Nord Aviation and designed by Jean Cantinieau.
Development
The 1750 Norelfe was based on the Matra Cantinieau MC.101A, an earlier helicopter designed by Jean Cantinieau.[1] It had a single main rotor, with torque control through a movable duct at the end of the tailboom.[1] Powered by a Turbomeca Artouste turboshaft, the first of two Norelfes flew on 28 December 1954.[1]
The company sold the two helicopters and the design rights to Aerotécnica of Spain who redesignated them the Aerotécnica AC-13A.[1] Aerotécnica went on to produce a larger five-seat version, the Aerotécnica AC-14 which was used by the Ejército del Aire (Spanish Air Force).
Specifications (Norelfe)
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: two
- Length: 7.48 m (24 ft 6 in)
- Height: 2.75 m (9 ft 0 in)
- Empty weight: 574 kg (1,265 lb)
- Gross weight: 880 kg (1,940 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Artouste turboshaft, 190 kW (260 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 11× 9.37 m (30 ft 9 in)
- Main rotor diameter: 11× 9.37 m (30 ft 9 in)
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h (87 mph; 76 kn)
- Range: 300 km (186 mi; 162 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6,065 m (19,898 ft)
See also
- Related development
- Related lists
References
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- Notes
- Bibliography
- Apostolo, Giorgio. The Illustrated Encycopedia Of Helicopters. New York: Bonanza Books, 1984. ISBN 0-517-439352.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985) London: Orbis Publishing, 1985.
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