{"product_id":"nord-262-fregate-detailed-model-specification-performance-manual-archive","title":"Nord 262 Frégate — Detailed Model Specification \u0026 Performance Manual Archive","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNord 262 Frégate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrimary-Source Technical Documentation Archive — Aérospatiale \/ Nord-Aviation, 1970\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNord 262 Frégate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-wing, twin-turboprop pressurized regional airliner developed by \u003cstrong\u003eNord-Aviation\u003c\/strong\u003e and subsequently produced and marketed by \u003cstrong\u003eAérospatiale\u003c\/strong\u003e. A direct engineering descendant of the unpressurized Nord 260 Super Broussard, the Nord 262 introduced a circular, pressurized fuselage capable of sustained cruise at up to 20,000 ft — transforming the rugged STOL feederliner concept into a credible short-haul airliner. The \u003cstrong\u003eSeries C (Frégate)\u003c\/strong\u003e represented the definitive civil variant, with upgraded Turbomeca Bastan VIIC engines and refined aerodynamics. The type also served with the French Navy and was later converted under the \u003cstrong\u003eMohawk 298\u003c\/strong\u003e programme with Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney Canada PT6A-45 engines for FAA FAR Part 298 certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis archival collection presents two original Aérospatiale factory publications: the \u003cem\u003eDetailed Model Specification\u003c\/em\u003e (DVE\/N 701, November 1970) and the \u003cem\u003eFrégate Performance Manual\u003c\/em\u003e — the core engineering and operational reference set for the Nord 262 Series C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDocument Manifest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNord 262 Series C — Frégate Detailed Model Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRef: DVE\/N 701 · Issued November 1970\u003cbr\u003eAérospatiale · 37, Boulevard de Montmorency, Paris 16e, France\u003cbr\u003eTurboprop Transport — Detailed Model Specification\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrégate Performance Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAérospatiale · Nord 262 Series C\u003cbr\u003eGold compass rose cover — Aérospatiale house edition\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAircraft Technical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAerodynamic \u0026amp; Flight Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-wing configuration — optimizes lift and propeller ground clearance for short-field and unimproved surface operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressurized circular fuselage — structural reinforcement over the legacy MH.260 for continuous cruise up to 20,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased aspect ratio on Series C\/D wing extensions — maximizes lateral glide ratio and lift generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerodynamic profile tailored for short-field takeoffs and high-induction regional runways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePropulsion\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eTurbomeca Bastan VIIC\u003c\/strong\u003e turboprop engines — 1,145 shp (843 kW) per engine at maximum continuous takeoff rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatier Figeac FH.146 three-blade or upgraded four-blade variable-pitch propellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohawk 298 conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney Canada PT6A-45 engines with five-blade assemblies, FAA FAR Part 298 certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust vertical stabilizer providing positive yaw dampening across asymmetric power envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongitudinal pitch control managed by CG positioning ahead of the wing aerodynamic center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNacelle\/fuselage interference analysis — counters pitch-up tendencies at high lift coefficients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight longitudinal handling variations under sudden high-power settings — documented in engineering bulletins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePerformance Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Level Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e418 km\/h (225 kt) at 20,000 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEconomical Cruise Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e408 km\/h (220 kt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Range (full fuel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,400 km (1,295 NM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload Range (26 pax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,020 km (550 NM) with reserves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic Empty Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,200 kg (13,668 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,800 kg (23,810 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassenger Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 crew + up to 29 passengers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Bulletin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Fleet Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tier strategy using instrumented airframes for ongoing fatigue assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohawk 298 Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e PT6A powerplant retrofit, modern avionics, upgraded APU — full modification instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExport Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandatory system modifications for FAA FAR Part 298 airworthiness alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. 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