Nord Norelfe

Norelfe
Role Three-seat experimental helicopter
National origin France
Manufacturer Nord Aviation
Designer Jean Cantinieau
First flight 28 December 1954
Number built 2


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

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Related development


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References

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Notes
  1. 1 2 3 4 Orbis 1985, p. 2617
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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