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Nord Noratlas

Nord Aviation · Tactical Military Transport / Tactical Airlift / Paradrop · France / Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Nord Noratlas — Tactical Military Transport / Tactical Airlift / Paradrop
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The Nord Noratlas is a dedicated military transport aircraft, developed and manufactured by French aircraft manufacturer Nord Aviation.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
France / Germany
Manufacturer
Nord Aviation
Co-Manufacturer
Flugzeugbau Nord (Germany)
Operator
French Air Force / Luftwaffe / Israel / Portugal / Nigeria (retired)
Primary Role
Tactical Military Transport / Tactical Airlift / Paradrop
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1953
Produced
425
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
2x SNECMA-built Bristol Hercules 738/739 radial
Thrust / Power
2,040 hp each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
72
Wingspan (ft)
106.7
Empty Weight (lb)
29500
MTOW (lb)
52900
Payload (lb)
17600
Service Ceiling (ft)
23600
Range (mi)
1600
Max Speed (mph)
273