Nord 260 Super Broussard
The Nord 260 Super Broussard was a French regional and utility turboprop developed from the Max Holste Broussard line. It used a high wing and sturdy landing gear for operating from smaller airfields, but added a pressurised cabin and turbine power for faster regional missions. The design was eclipsed by the larger Nord 262, which is a separate later aircraft despite the similar name. Its limited production makes the Super Broussard a rare early European commuter turboprop.
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Did you know?
Despite the similar name, the Nord 260 Super Broussard is a distinct, earlier design from the far more common Nord 262.
Specifications
| Length | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.4 m (73 ft) |
| Height | 4.8 m (16 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 26 |
| Persons on board | 25 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.8 t |
| Range | 850 NM (1,574 km) |
| Maximum speed | 260 kt (482 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 69 kt (128 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 22,000 ft (6,706 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,250 ft/min (6.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Turbomeca Astazou X |
| Units built | 11 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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