Aérospatiale N 500

Aérospatiale N 500
N 500 Cadet
Role VTOL research aircraft
National origin France
Manufacturer Aérospatiale (Nord Aviation)
First flight 1967
Number built 2

The Aérospatiale N 500 Cadet was a single-seat VTOL research aircraft built by Nord in 1967.

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Design and development

A model kit presenting the concept was first shown at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget in 1965. The aircraft was driven by two ducted fans, with three blades per fan, mounted on short wings that were able to pivot between providing vertical and horizontal thrust.

Two prototypes were constructed, one making its first (tethered) flight in July 1968.

Specifications (N500)

Data from Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 6.58 m (21 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 6.14 m (20 ft 1 in)
  • Height: ()
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,250 kg (2,750 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Allison T63 turboshaft/turboprop, 236 kW (317 shp) each

Performance

See also

Related lists

References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. pp. 33. 
  • Aviafrance

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