Nord (SNCAN) 1200 Norécrin
Primary-Source Technical Documentation Archive — Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord (SNCAN)
The Nord 1200 Norécrin, designed and produced by the Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord (SNCAN), stands as one of the most significant postwar French light aircraft programmes. Conceived in the final years of the Second World War and first flown in December 1945, the Norécrin introduced a modern, low-wing, all-metal cantilever monoplane configuration with a fully retractable tricycle undercarriage — a bold engineering statement for a four-seat touring aircraft of its era. The type evolved through five principal variants (Norécrin I through V), culminating in the armed military Nord 1203 Norécrin V equipped with machine-gun and rocket mounts.
This archival collection brings together original SNCAN factory publications covering the Norécrin II (Type 1203, Régnier 4L00) — the definitive four-seat touring variant — including the official Carte de Service and period sales brochure material.
Document Manifest
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Carte de Service de l'Avion Norécrin II — Quadriplace
Type 1203 · à moteur Régnier 4L00
Caractéristiques · Utilisation · Entretien
Édition revue et corrigée en Septembre 1950 (annule et remplace l'édition d'Août 1948)
Nombre d'exemplaires: 200
Language: French -
Le Norécrin — Brochure Commerciale (Sales Brochure, Title Page)
SNCAN — Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord
Language: French -
Le Norécrin II — Brochure Commerciale
Avion Quadriplace d'Affaires · de Tourisme · de Transport Public
«C'est une production de la Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord»
Language: French
Aircraft Technical Profile
Aerodynamic & Structural Design
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane — all-metal tapered wing with clean wing-to-fuselage fairings
- Fully retractable tricycle undercarriage — wide-track layout providing excellent ground handling and crosswind control, significantly reducing parasitic drag vs. contemporary tailwheel designs
- Conventional mechanical flight controls: responsive ailerons, elevators, and rudder
Propulsion — Variant Evolution
- Prototype: Mathis G4-R, 75 kW (100 hp)
- Norécrin I/II early: Renault 4Pei / 4P-01, 100 kW (140 hp)
- Norécrin II (Type 1203): Régnier 4L-00 inverted inline, 135 hp
- Norécrin IV: Régnier 4L-02 inverted inline, 170 hp
- Norécrin V (military): Armed variant with machine-gun and rocket mounts
Performance Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Speed | 137 mph (119 kt) |
| Maximum Range | 559 miles (485 NM) |
| Maximum Climb Rate | 710 ft/min |
| Absolute Ceiling | 17,000 ft |
| Empty Weight | 650 kg |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 1,050 kg |
| Wingspan / Length | 10.22 m / 7.21 m |
Engineering Bulletin Highlights
- Cabin Reconfigurations: Factory transition from 2-seat prototype to 3-seat (Norécrin I) and 4-seat quadriplace layouts
- Landing Gear Modifications: Transition to heavy-duty tricycle configuration on the Norécrin III
- Military Retrofit Schematics: Loading sheets and armament installation data for the Nord 1203 Norécrin V
This 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. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.
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