| NF-2 Asterix | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraftType of 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.
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.
Specifications
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996
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)landing speed 33 kn
- Range: 350 km (220 mi, 190 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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