Nord Norélan
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940s |
| Headquarters | France |
The Nord 1221 Norélan was a French three-seat trainer monoplane developed during the late 1940s by Nord Aviation.
Design and development
The Norélan made its maiden flight on 30 June 1948. It was a low-wing monoplane powered by a single engine, notable for its pronounced wing dihedral angle. Originally equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear, the design was later altered to feature fixed tailwheel undercarriage. Several versions were produced, each fitted with different powerplants; however, none achieved mass production.
Variants
- 1221
- Initial prototype powered by a 180hp (134kW) Mathis 8G-20 inverted V-engine; subsequently modified to become the 1222.
- 1222
- Prototype re-engined with a 180hp (134kW) inline Régnier 4L-02 engine.
- 1223
- Equipped with a 240hp (179kW) Argus As 10C inverted V-engine; one unit constructed and one prototype converted.
- 1226
- Test aircraft fitted with a 240hp (179kW) inline Potez 6D-0 engine; single example built.