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Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet

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Top speed
  
350 km/h

Length
  
6.58 m

Wingspan
  
6.14 m

First flight
  
1967

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Manufacturers
  
Aérospatiale, Nord Aviation

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

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Design and development

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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)

General characteristics

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  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 6.58 m (21 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 6.14 m (20 ft 2 in)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Allison T63 turboshaft, 236 kW (316 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 350 km/h (217 mph; 189 kn)

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    References

    Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet Wikipedia
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