SNCAC NC.1070
SNCAC · France · first flew 1947 · bomber
The SNCAC NC.1070 was a twin-engined, twin-boom piston attack and torpedo bomber built in France shortly after the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short central fuselage with a glazed nose and a rear gunner in the extreme tail |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Twin booms running back from engines mounted well ahead of the wing, with twin fins and a tailplane between them
- Short central fuselage with a glazed nose and a rear gunner in the extreme tail
- Strongly tapered mid-mounted wing and retractable tricycle undercarriage
Look for a twin-boom layout with a short fuselage, two radial engines well ahead of the mid-set wing and twin fins joined by a tailplane.
Specifications
- The SNCAC NC.1070 has a length of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 578 km/h (359 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew on 23 May 1947 with two SNECMA 14R radial engines. It was seriously damaged in a belly landing on 9 March 1948 and did not fly again.
Variants
The second prototype, the NC.1071, was powered by two Rolls-Royce Nene jets and first flew on 12 October 1948 as the first French multi-jet aircraft. An all-weather fighter (NC.1072) and an attack bomber (NC.1073) were considered but not built.
Where you'll see it
Only two prototypes were built and neither entered service. Development ended after the NC.1071 flight tests.
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