SNCAC NC.150
SNCAC · France · first flew 1939 · bomber
The SNCAC NC.150 was a prototype French high-altitude bomber flown just before the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Third engine in the fuselage driving a supercharger for high altitude |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-winged monoplane with twin tail
- Third engine in the fuselage driving a supercharger for high altitude
- Retractable tailwheel undercarriage, mostly of wooden construction
The wings had a metal centre section with wooden outer wings, and the twin tail was plywood-skinned.
Specifications
- The SNCAC NC.150 has a length of 17.6 m (58 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.88 m (72 ft).
- Typical crew: 4.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a twin-engined monoplane with a third engine driving a supercharger, designed to use non-strategic materials. The first prototype made its maiden flight from Toussus-le-Noble on 11 May 1939.
Variants
The design replaced the four-engined NC.140. Pressurisation was planned for a third prototype but later abandoned, and a modified version was planned.
Where you'll see it
Only one was built. It tested well and orders were planned as a backup to the LeO 45 and Amiot 354, but the fall of France in June 1940 ended development.
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