Nicollier HN 500 Bengali
Nicollier · France · first flew 1988 · light aircraft
The Nicollier HN 500 Bengali is a single-engine French light aircraft built in France in the 1980s, designed by Henri Nicollier.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two seats side by side
- Single Continental O-200-A flat-four engine
A low-wing two-seater with a 100 hp Continental O-200-A air-cooled flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Nicollier HN 500 Bengali has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.39 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It seats two side by side and first flew on 9 June 1988.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It remains active with a French preservation group.
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