{"product_id":"nord-3400-norbarbe-primary-source-documentation-collection","title":"Nord 3400 Norbarbe — Primary-Source Documentation Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNord 3400 Norbarbe — Primary-Source Documentation Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNord 3400 Norbarbe\u003c\/strong\u003e was a braced high-wing observation and liaison monoplane developed by \u003cstrong\u003eNord Aviation\u003c\/strong\u003e (Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord) for the French Army's \u003cem\u003eAviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre\u003c\/em\u003e (ALAT). Designed for short-field operations, low-speed stability, and direct battlefield observation, the Norbarbe served as a primary platform for French Army aviation in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This collection assembles the original factory and military documentation issued for the type — a rare and cohesive primary-source archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Technical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Aerodynamic Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirfoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e NACA 23015 — high C\u003csub\u003eLmax\u003c\/sub\u003e, gentle stall behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.82 m² (224.1 sq ft) | Aspect Ratio: 8.2 | Dihedral: 2°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Lift Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large trailing-edge flaps for significantly reduced stall speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-metal primary structure; fabric-covered control surfaces; wings fold flat for transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Powerplant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potez 4D-34 — 4-cylinder, air-cooled, inverted inline piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194 kW (260 hp) supercharged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropeller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ratier Type 24-56 adjustable-pitch, 2-bladed, Ø 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 L (58.1 US gal) — two self-sealing rubber tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Handling \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh lateral static stability from high-wing architecture and 2° dihedral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional tailwheel configuration with braced horizontal stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear observer's seat rotates 360° for full sightline coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTandem two-seat crew cabin optimized for observation missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Performance Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric Unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImperial Unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMTOW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,350 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,976 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty Weight (Equipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,028 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Cruise Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 kts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStall Speed (Flaps Extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 kts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,842 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 NM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakeoff Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 100 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 328 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocument Manifest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains \u003cstrong\u003e6 unique primary-source documents\u003c\/strong\u003e issued by Nord Aviation and the French Ministère des Armées (Direction Centrale du Matériel):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNord Aviation Sales Brochure — Avion Nord 3400\u003c\/strong\u003e | Nord Aviation, Châtillon-sous-Bagneux | Pre-series factory brochure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuel de l'Equipage de l'Avion Nord 3400 — Partie Planches\u003c\/strong\u003e | MAT 8250 | Ministère des Armées — Terre, Direction Centrale du Matériel | Approved: Decision No. 16216\/DCMAA\/ALAT\/SC, 12 April 1962 | Edition 1962 | Print run: 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuel de l'Equipage de l'Avion Nord 3400 — Partie Texte\u003c\/strong\u003e | MAT 8250 | Ministère des Armées — Terre, Direction Centrale du Matériel | Approved: Decision No. 16216\/DCMAA\/ALAT\/SC, 12 April 1962 | Edition 1962 | Print run: 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotice Descriptive et de Fonctionnement de l'Avion Nord 3400 — Partie Planches\u003c\/strong\u003e | MAT 8252 | Ministère des Armées — Terre, Direction Centrale du Matériel | Approved: Decision No. 42653\/STAé\/A5, 6 December 1962 | Edition 1962 | Print run: 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotice Descriptive et de Fonctionnement de l'Avion Nord 3400 — Partie Texte\u003c\/strong\u003e | MAT 8252 | Ministère des Armées — Terre, Direction Centrale du Matériel | Approved: Decision No. 42653\/STAé\/A5, 6 December 1962 | Edition 1962 | Print run: 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuel d'Utilisation de l'Avion Nord 3400\u003c\/strong\u003e | École de Spécialisation de l'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT) | Edition: May 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\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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