Nickel & Foucard NF-2 Asterix
| NF-2 Asterix | |
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| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Rudy Nickel |
| First flight | 1987 |
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The Nickel & Foucard NF-2 Asterix is a French two-seat monoplane built by Rudy Nickel and Joseph Foucard. Designed for amateur construction from plans, the prototype Asterix first flew in 1987.[1]
Design and development
The Astrix is a wood and fabric, tandem two-seat, high-wing monoplane with a pivoting wing, it is powered by 45 hp (34 kW) Citroen Visa converted motorcar engine, similar powered engines like the Rotax 582 have also been used.[1]
Specifications
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 5.15 m (16 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
- Empty weight: 200 kg (441 lb)
- Gross weight: 374 kg (825 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Citroen Visa converted motorcar engine, 34 kW (45 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 144 km/h; 90 mph (78 kn)
- Cruise speed: 130 km/h; 81 mph (70 kn)
- Range: 350 km (217 mi; 189 nmi)
- Rate of climb: 2.50 m/s (492 ft/min)
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85753 198 1.
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