Farman NC.470
SNCAC · France · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Farman NC.470, also known as the Centre N.C-470, was a French twin-engined floatplane designed as a crew trainer for the French Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined floatplane
- High-wing monoplane
- Two 9-cylinder radial engines
Look for a large twin-engined high-wing floatplane with radial engines.
Specifications
- The Farman NC.470 has a length of 16.1 m (53 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 24.45 m (80 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 6.
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History
It first flew on 27 December 1937. The name changed when Farman was nationalised to form SNCAC.
Variants
It was known as the Farman F.470 before nationalisation and the Centre N.C-470 afterwards.
Where you'll see it
Thirty-five were built. They served as trainers and, in small numbers, as coastal reconnaissance aircraft at the start of the Second World War.
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