Nord 3400
The North Norbarbe 3400 is a lightweight two-seat observation and liaison aircraft of the Nord Aviation for the French army.
History
The North 3400, was designed as a winner was announced by the French Air Ministry design competition for a two-seat artillery observation and liaison aircraft, which should be used in the French army. The first prototype first flew on 20 January 1958, and was powered by a 240 hp (179 kW) Potez 4D30 engine. A second prototype with an increased of 12.70 m to 13.10 m Wingspan followed on 13 September 1958 and was powered by a 260 hp (194 kW) Potez 4D34 engine. The French Army ( Aviation Legere de l' Armee ) ordered thereon 150 pieces in the execution of the second prototype, which were delivered by March 1961.
Construction
The North 3400 is a strutted high-wing monoplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear, an enclosed cabin and successively arranged seats for the pilot and the observer. The two-part einholmige wing has a NACA 23015 profile, the nose and the wing fuel rooms are metallbeplankt, while otherwise a fabric covering is used. The wing panels are foldable to the fuselage.
The body is a welded tubular steel frame, the metallbeplankt front and rear sheers is a wooden mold frame. The rear observer's seat rotates 360 ° and easily expandable to accommodate a couch. The normal tail uses a abgestrebte tailplane.
Military user
- French army