Nord Noroit
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 (approximate, based on historical context) |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Aircraft, including the Nord 1400 Noroit |
The Nord 1400 Noroit was a French amphibious flying boat designed by Nord Aviation to fulfill reconnaissance and air-sea rescue roles for the French Navy.
Development
This amphibious aircraft showcased a cantilever gullwing configuration combined with a two-step hull and triple vertical stabilizers. It was built to accommodate a crew of seven, featuring an ample cabin at the rear dedicated to rescue operations. The initial prototype, powered by two Gnome-Rhône 14R radial engines, took to the skies on 6 January 1949. The second model introduced retractable tailwheel landing gear suitable for amphibious landings, a feature subsequently incorporated into the first prototype. In 1949, two pre-production versions known as the Nord 1401 Noroit were fitted with Junkers Jumo 213 engines and underwent trials using Bristol Hercules radial powerplants. These aircraft were later upgraded to the production standard, designated Nord 1402 Noroit, which utilized Arsenal 12H engines. Altogether, 21 production aircraft plus the two enhanced pre-production units were delivered, with the last example entering operational service in 1956.
Variants
- Nord N.1400 Noroit
- Initial prototypes equipped with Gnome-Rhône 14R radial engines.
- Nord N.1401 Noroit
- Two pre-production aircraft powered by Junkers Jumo 213 engines; subsequently modernized to production specifications.
- Nord N.1402 Noroit
- Main production model featuring Arsenal 12H engines; total of 21 built alongside two upgraded pre-production aircraft.
Operators
See also
References
- Jean Cuny, Les avions de combat français, 2: Chasse lourde, bombardement, assaut, exploration, Ed. Larivière, 1989
- Roland de Narbonne, "Janvier 1949, dans l'aéronautique française: Un réveillon copieux", Le Fana de l'Aviation, January 2009, issue 470, pp. 72–79
- Michael J. H. Taylor, Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation, Studio Editions, 1989
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985), Orbis Publishing