SNCAC Nord NC.850
SNCAC · France · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Nord NC.850 was a post-war French two-seat light touring aircraft designed by SNCAC (Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Centre, later associated with Nord) to serve the reviving French civil aviation market. It featured side-by-side seating in a low-wing configuration.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-war French two-seat light touring monoplane
- Low-wing design with side-by-side seating and fixed undercarriage
- Built by SNCAC (Nord) for French civil market after WWII
Low-wing two-seater with a rounded fuselage, side-by-side cockpit, fixed spatted undercarriage, and a low-powered flat-four engine; unremarkable in appearance compared to its contemporaries.
Specifications
- The SNCAC Nord NC.850 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.2 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 189 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1947, the NC.850 was produced in modest numbers and used primarily by French aero clubs and private owners. It reflected the typical post-war European approach of producing practical, economical light aircraft for sport and touring.
Variants
A small number were produced in the basic configuration; no major production variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Operated by French private owners and aero clubs; no military use.
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