Nord 1200 Norécrin
Nord Aviation · France · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Nord 1200 Norécrin is a French two or three-seat (later four-seat) cabin monoplane designed and built by Nord Aviation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.21 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cabin monoplane
- Single inverted inline Regnier 4L engine
- Two or three seats, later four
It is a low-wing cabin monoplane with a single engine.
Specifications
- The Nord 1200 Norécrin has a length of 7.21 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.22 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 15 December 1945, the prototype using a 140 hp Renault 4Pei engine. Production variants used various engines, including the Regnier 4L.
Variants
Variants included the 1201 Norécrin I, the four-seat 1202 and 1204, and the 1203 series (II to VI), including the armed military 1203 Norécrin V.
Where you'll see it
378 Norécrins were built.
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