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SNCAC NC.860 
Summary
The SNCAC NC.860 (also known as the Aérocentre NC.860) was a French twin-engined development of the NC.853 light aircraft.[1]
| NC.860 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Civil utility aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | SNCAC |
| First flight | 28 March 1949 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | NC.853 |
Development edit
The NC.860 was developed from the earlier NC.853 single-engined high-wing monoplane, major changes included a four-seat cabin and the fitting of two 105 hp (78 kW) Walter Minor 4-III engines on a re-designed wing.[1] With the engines mounted on the high-wing the wing span was increased and the NC.860 had a tricycle landing gear.[1]
The NC.860, registered F-WFKJ, first flew 28 March 1949.[1][2]
Specification edit
Data from [3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 3
- Length: 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 13.42 m (44 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 20.0 m2 (215 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 760 kg (1,676 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Walter Minor 4-III four-cylinder inverted inline air-cooled engine, 78 kW (105 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 kn)
- Cruise speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
- Range: 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi)
References edit
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-194-X.
External links edit
- AviaFrance S.N.C.A.C. NC-860 (including image)