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Nord 1601

SNCAN · France · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Nord 1601 — Fixed Wing
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The Nord 1601 was a French aerodynamic research aircraft designed and built by Nord Aviation. The aircraft was designed to investigate the aerodynamics of swept wings and related high-lift devices.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
France
Manufacturer
SNCAN
Co-Manufacturer
Nord Aviation
Service Entry
1950
Produced
1
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce Derwent V turbojet
Thrust / Power
4000 lbf (17.8 kN) each
Length (ft)
38
Wingspan (ft)
40
Empty Weight (lb)
10384
MTOW (lb)
14771
Service Ceiling (ft)
39370
Range (mi)
705
Max Speed (mph)
621