Type sheet: n2501

Nord N 2501 Noratlas
Transport aircraft, France, 1950

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Nord] [ Airliners 1946-1974] [ Transport A/C 1946-1974]

Description:

The Noratlas was designed to follow the aged C47. It
had a huge door aft so even vehicles could be boarded
easily. It was in use as transport and to drop para-
troopers.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

72.047 ft

21.960 m

Greatest height :

19.685 ft

6.000 m

Wingspan :

106.627 ft

32.500 m

Max take off weight :

48510.0 lbs

22000.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

238 kts

440 km/h

Service ceiling :

24606 ft

7500 m

Range :

1350 nm

2500 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KSte

Type :

SNECMA Hercules 730

Power rating (max.) :

2012 hp

2040 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

4024 hp

4080 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

5

Payload :

45 Pax o. 8458kg payload