- Nord Norelfe
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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 Norelfe (originally designated the Nord 1700 but was built as the Nord 1750) was based on the Matra Cantinieau MC.101A, an earlier helicopter designed by Jean Cantinieau.[1] It had a single main rotor, torque control was through a movable duct at the end of the tailboom.[1] Powered by an 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 Spanish Air Force.
Specifications (Norelfe)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2
- Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Artouste turboshaft, 190 kW (260 hp)
See also
- Related development
- Related lists
- List of helicopters
References
Notes
Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
Nord Aviation aircraft Manufacturer
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