Nord 3202

Nord Aviation · France · first flew 1957 · light aircraft

The Nord 3202 was a French primary training aircraft of the late 1950s, designed to provide the French armed forces with an economical and straightforward piston-engine basic trainer. It served as the first step in French military pilot training.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.12 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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French 1950s primary piston trainer
Tandem two-seat low-wing monoplane
Used by French Armée de l'Air for basic training

A conventional tandem two-seat low-wing monoplane with a flat-four piston engine, fixed undercarriage, and clean lines typical of postwar European primary trainers.

Specifications

The Nord 3202 has a length of 8.12 m (27 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

First flown in 1957, the Nord 3202 was selected to equip the French Armée de l'Air and Aéronavale as a basic trainer. It replaced older types and introduced student pilots to the fundamentals of flight in a forgiving low-wing monoplane. The aircraft served through the 1960s before being superseded by more modern trainers including jet types.

Variants

The Nord 3202B was a production variant with minor improvements; a small number were also supplied to export customers.

Where you'll see it

Served with the French Armée de l'Air and Aéronavale from the late 1950s through the 1960s for primary pilot training; some examples also used by civil aero clubs in France.

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