Nord 260
Max Holste / Nord Aviation · France · first flew 1960 · airliner
The Nord 260, built in prototype form as the Max Holste MH.260 Super Broussard, was a turboprop-powered, uprated version of the piston-engined MH.250 Super Broussard. It carried 23 passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing twin-turboprop commuter airliner
- Two wing-mounted turboprops
- Seats 23 passengers
A high-wing twin-turboprop airliner.
Specifications
- The Nord 260 has a length of 17.6 m (58 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.92 m (72 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The MH.260 first flew on 29 July 1960.
Variants
The design was further developed into the Aerospatiale N 262.
Where you'll see it
It was built by Avions Max Holste and later Nord Aviation.
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