Airplanes - Military - Parked - Cargo By: adrbr
Nord N-2502A Noratlas
General characteristics
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Capacity: 45 soldiers, 36 paratroopers, 18 patients with medics, or cargo
Length: 72 ft 1 in (21.96 m)
Wingspan: 106 ft 8 in (32.5 m)
Height: 19 ft 8 in (6.0 m)
Wing area: 1089 ft² (101.2 m²)
Empty weight: 28,825 lb (13,075 kg)
Useful load: 18,647 lb (8,458 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 48,500 lb (22,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2× SNECMA-manufactured Bristol Hercules 738/739 radial engine, 2,040 hp (1,520 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 251 mph (405 km/h) under full load
Cruise speed: 199 mph (320 km/h) at 1,500 meters
Range: 1,550 mi (2,500 km)
Service ceiling 23,300 ft (7,100 m)
Rate of climb: 1,080 ft/min (5.5 m/s)
