SOCIETE NATIONALE DE CONSTRUCTIONS AERONAUTIQUES DU NORD

FRANCE

Formed early 1937. Incorporated elements of Potez, Amiot, Breguet, CAMS,
Nord 1402 Gerfaut / 1405 Gerfaut II
1402/1405 Gerfaut
and Mureaux. Dominant concern was production of Potez 630 series of twin-engined multipurpose aircraft. Peak output reached in May 1940. Development of basic type (e.g. Potez 671 specialized fighter with elliptical wing)
Nord 1500 Griffon
1500 "Griffon"
was also SNCAN concern. In 1949 took over part of liquidated SNCAC. In 1954, when company flew prototypes of trainers later built in quantity, amalgamated with Societe Frangaise d'Etudes et de
Nord 2500 Noratlas
"Noratlas"
Constructions de Materiels Aeronautiques Speciaux (SFECMAS, formerly Arsenal de I'Aeronautique). From January 1958 called Nord-Aviation. Under new name continued development of Nord/SFECMAS Gerfaut delta-wing fighter; also Griffon, with fuselage forming outer casing of very
Nord 1400 Noroit
1400 "Noroit"
large ramjet with turbojet in center for take-off and to ignite ramjet. Noratlas twin-boom transport, though first flown September 1949, continued in production and development under new name, achieving wide success. Nord name was emphasized in Noroit flying-boat and Noreclair shipboard aircraft.


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"Noratlas"
1400 "Noroit"
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1402/1405 Gerfaut
1500 "Griffon"