Nord Aviation N 260

Utility Aircraft

Nord N-260, Turbomeca, F-AZRH, c/n 3 © Josep Duran
Photo ©: Josep Duran (photos at airliners.net)
The Nord Aviation N 260 is a twin-engined utility aircraft and regional airliner with a capacity of max. 32 passengers produced by the French manufacturer Nord Aviation.
The N 260 was initially developed by Avions Max Holste as M.H.250 / M.H.260 Super Broussard.
Crew2
Passengers32
Propulsion2 Turboprop Engines
Engine ModelTurbomeca Bastan IV
Engine Power (each)735 kW986 shp
Speed385 km/h208 kts
  239 mph
Service Ceiling8.260 m27.100 ft
Range1.509 km815 NM
938 mi.
Empty Weight5.206 kg11.477 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight9.800 kg21.605 lbs
Wing Span21,90 m71 ft 10 in
Wing Area55,0 m²592 ft²
Length18,04 m59 ft 2 in
Height7,11 m23 ft 4 in
First Flight27.07.1960
Production Statusout of production
Total Production10
Developed fromMax Holste M.H.250 Super Broussard
ICAO CodeN260
Data for (Version)Nord N 260