Noorduyn Norseman
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The Noorduyn Norseman is a single-engine bush plane designed to operate from unimproved surfaces. It has been flown in, or over, more than 67 territories in the world, including the Arctic and Antarctic continents.
History
designed by Robert B.C. Noorduyn. It was produced from 1935 to 1959, originally by Noorduyn Aircraft Ltd., and later by the Canadian Car & Foundry company. A total of 903 Norsemen were produced, and many are still in active service. The Norseman was the plane that Glenn Miller was flying in when it disappeared somewhere over the English Channel.Technical data
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length | 32.33 ft |
| Height | 10.08 ft |
| Cabin Length | 10.46 ft |
| Cabin Width | 4.21 ft (max) |
| Cabin Height | 4.46 ft (max) |
| Seats | Up to 10 |
| Wingspan | 52.67 ft |
| Wing Area | 325 sq ft |
| Wing Loading | 22.8 lb/sq ft |
| Standard Empty Weight | 4,240 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,400 lb |
| Average Useful Load | 3,160 lb |
| Payload with Full Fuel | 1,825 lb |
| Fuel Capacity, Standard | 242 gal / 1452 lb |
| Oil Capacity | 23 gal / 172.5 lb |
| Powerplant | |
| Type | Radial piston engine |
| Make & Model | Pratt & Whitney R-1340 |
| Power Developed | 600 hp @ 2250 rpm |
| Power Loading | 12.3 lb/hp |
| Propeller | |
| Type | Constant-speed, 3 blade |
| Make | Hamilton Standard |
| Diameter | 108.75 inches |
| Performance | |
| Takeoff Distance Over 50' Obstacle | 1,645 ft |
| Rate of Climb, Sea Level | 591 fpm |
| Max Cruise Speed (10,000 ft) | 130 KTAS |
| Range, max (10,000 ft) | 810 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 17,000 ft |
| Landing Distance over 50' obstacle (no reverse) | 1,300 ft |
| Speeds | Knots Indicated Airspeed (KIAS) |
| Best rate of climb (Vy) | 87 knots |
| Maximum - Flaps extended (Vfe) | 94 knots |
| Maximum - operating (Vmo) | 130 knots |
| Stall, clean (Vs1) | 65 knots |
| Stall, landing configuration (Vso) | 59 knots |
| General | |
| Span (incl Navigation Lights) | 51 ft 8 inches |
| Length (overall) | 32 ft 4 inches |
| Height | 13 ft 9 inches |
| Height (tail wheel on ground) | 10 ft 1 inch |
| Fuselage | Including stubs unless otherwise noted |
| Width (max without stubs) | 53 inches |
| Width (max with stubs) | 99 inches |
| Height (max without radio mast) | 90 inches |
| Height (max with radio mast) | 108.5 inches |
| Length (without engine mount) | 307 inches |
| Length (with engine mount) | 321 inches |
| Wings | |
| Airfoil Section at root | NACA 2412 |
| Airfoil Section at tip | NACA 2412 |
| Chord at root | 87 inches |
| Chord near tip | 87 inches |
| Angle of Incidence | +3° |
| Dihedral (measured along front spar) | 2.5° |
| Sweepback Angle | 0° |
| Wing Area (less ailerons) | 296.3 sq ft |
| Aileron Area (total) | 28.70 sq ft |
| Flap Area (total) | 30.80 sq ft |
| Tail | |
| Horizontal Stabilizer Span | 13 ft 10 7/8 inches |
| Horizontal Stabilizer Chord | 2 ft 3 5/8 inches |
| Horizontal Stabilizer Area (including elevators) | 60.06 sq ft |
| Elevator Area (including trim tabs) | 31.56 sq ft |
| Elevator Trim Tabs Area (total) | 1.39 sq ft |
| Vertical Stabilizer Area | 14.68 sq ft |
| Rudder Area (including trim tab) | 19.04 sq ft |
| Rudder Trim Tab Area | 0.125 sq ft |
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