SNCAC NC.860
SNCAC · France · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The SNCAC NC.860, also known as the Aérocentre NC.860, was a French twin-engine development of the NC.853 light aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing twin with two Walter Minor 4-III engines on the wing
- Four-seat cabin
- Tricycle landing gear
Look for a small high-wing twin with a tricycle undercarriage, derived from a single-engine light aircraft.
Specifications
- The SNCAC NC.860 has a length of 7.7 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.42 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the single-engine high-wing NC.853, with a four-seat cabin and two 105 hp Walter Minor 4-III engines on a redesigned wing. Registered F-WFKJ, it first flew on 28 March 1949.
Variants
The NC.860 had a greater wingspan than the NC.853 because the engines were mounted on the high wing.
Where you'll see it
The NC.860 was registered F-WFKJ and made its first flight on 28 March 1949.
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