SNCAC Chardonneret
SNCAC · France · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The SNCAC NC 856 Chardonneret (Goldfinch) was a post-war French all-metal light touring aircraft designed to revive private flying in France after World War II. Its clean low-wing monoplane design was advanced for a light aircraft of its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-war French light touring monoplane
- All-metal low-wing design
- Side-by-side seating for two
A tidy low-wing monoplane with smooth metal skin, side-by-side cockpit, and a single nose-mounted flat-four engine. The tapered wing with rounded tips and conventional tail give it an elegant 1940s French appearance.
Specifications
- The SNCAC Chardonneret has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by the Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Centre, the Chardonneret first flew in 1946 as part of a broader French effort to modernise general aviation with metal construction. A small number were built for the French touring aircraft market.
Variants
The NC 856A was the main production variant; a twin-engine variant, the NC 860, was also proposed but saw limited development.
Where you'll see it
A modest number of Chardonnerets served French aero clubs and private owners through the late 1940s and 1950s.
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