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