Nord 1221 Norélan
Nord Aviation · France · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Nord 1221 Norélan was a three-seat training monoplane designed and built in France by Nord Aviation in the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor engine in the nose
- Three-seat trainer layout
It is a low-wing single-engined monoplane 7.37 m long with a span of 10.20 m.
Specifications
- The Nord 1221 Norélan has a length of 7.37 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in 1948. It was powered by a 180 hp Mathis 8G-20 engine.
Variants
Three Norélans were built.
Where you'll see it
It was a light trainer with a range of 880 km and a ceiling of 5,000 m.
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