Nickel & Foucard NF-2 Asterix

NF-2 Asterix
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin France
Manufacturer Rudy Nickel
First flight 1987




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

Performance


References

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Taylor 1996 4, p. 469

Bibliography

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85753 198 1.