Nord 3400
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Nord 3400 Norbarbe was a French observation and casualty evacuation aircraft designed with two seats, developed by Nord Aviation specifically for use by the French Army Light Aviation.
Design and development
Created to meet the French Army's demand for a two-seat aircraft capable of observation and secondary casualty evacuation, the Nord 3400 showcased a high-wing monoplane structure supported by bracing, fixed tailwheel landing gear, and an enclosed tandem cockpit. The first prototype, designated F-MBTD, completed its maiden flight on 20 January 1958 and was powered by a Potez 4D-30 engine. A subsequent prototype featured an expanded wing area along with a more robust Potez 4D-34 engine. The French Army proceeded to place an order for 150 production units configured identically to this second prototype.
Variants
- Nord 3400-01
- The initial prototype equipped with a Potez 4D-30 engine and smaller wing span.
- Nord 3400
- The production variant and second prototype fitted with a Potez 4D-34 engine and larger wings.