Nord Aviation
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| Name | Nord Aviation |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founder | Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord (SNCAN) |
| Defunct | 1970 |
| Fate | Merged with Sud Aviation and Société d'Étude et de Réalisation d'Engins Balistiques (SEREB) to form Aérospatiale |
| Location | France |
Nord Aviation was a French aircraft manufacturer formed in 1954 from the merger of Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord (SNCAN) and other companies, with the goal of producing Dassault Mirage III-class aircraft, such as the Dassault Étendard IV and the Dassault Super Étendard, in collaboration with Dassault Aviation. The company's early work involved the development of SNCASO SO.4000, a jet engine-powered aircraft, and the SNCASE SE.100, a turboprop-powered airliner, with the help of Turbomeca and Snecma. Nord Aviation also worked closely with other European manufacturers, including British Aerospace, Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), and Aeritalia, on various projects, such as the Concorde and the Panavia Tornado.
● History
Nord Aviation's history began with the formation of Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord (SNCAN) in 1936, which was later merged with other companies to form Nord Aviation in 1954, with the support of the French government and the European Economic Community (EEC). The company's early years were marked by the development of various aircraft, including the Nord 1101 Noralpha, a single-engine monoplane, and the Nord 1200 Norécrin, a twin-engine aerobatic aircraft, in collaboration with Renault and Hispano-Suiza. Nord Aviation also worked on several helicopter projects, including the Nord 1000 Astrotower, a turboshaft-powered helicopter, with the help of Turbomeca and Eurocopter. The company's work on these projects involved collaboration with other manufacturers, such as Sikorsky Aircraft, Boeing Vertol, and Westland Aircraft, on various projects, including the Sikorsky S-61 and the Boeing CH-47 Chinook.
● Products
Nord Aviation produced a range of aircraft, including the Nord 2501 Noratlas, a twin-engine transport aircraft, and the Nord 260, a single-engine trainer aircraft, with the help of Dassault Aviation and Socata. The company also developed several missile systems, including the Nord SS.10, an anti-tank missile, and the Nord SS.11, an anti-tank missile, in collaboration with Matra and MBDA. Nord Aviation's products were used by various military forces, including the French Air Force, the German Air Force, and the Italian Air Force, as well as by several civilian operators, such as Air France and Lufthansa. The company's work on these products involved collaboration with other manufacturers, such as Lockheed Corporation, Northrop Corporation, and Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, on various projects, including the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the Northrop F-5.
● Facilities
Nord Aviation had several facilities located throughout France, including its main factory in Châtillon-sous-Bagneux, which was also used by Sud Aviation and Société d'Étude et de Réalisation d'Engins Balistiques (SEREB), and its research and development center in Paris, which was also used by ONERA and CNES. The company also had facilities in other countries, including Germany and Italy, where it worked with local manufacturers, such as Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) and Aeritalia, on various projects, including the Panavia Tornado and the Eurofighter Typhoon. Nord Aviation's facilities were used for the production of various aircraft and missile systems, including the Dassault Mirage III and the Exocet anti-ship missile, with the help of Dassault Aviation and MBDA.
● Notable Projects
Nord Aviation was involved in several notable projects, including the development of the Concorde, a supersonic jet airliner, in collaboration with British Aerospace and Aérospatiale, and the Panavia Tornado, a multirole combat aircraft, in collaboration with British Aerospace, Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), and Aeritalia. The company also worked on the Eurocopter Tiger, a twin-engine attack helicopter, with the help of Eurocopter and MTU Aero Engines. Nord Aviation's work on these projects involved collaboration with other manufacturers, such as Lockheed Corporation, Northrop Corporation, and Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, on various projects, including the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and the Northrop F-5.
● Merger and Legacy
In 1970, Nord Aviation merged with Sud Aviation and Société d'Étude et de Réalisation d'Engins Balistiques (SEREB) to form Aérospatiale, which later became part of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), now known as Airbus. The merger marked the end of Nord Aviation as a separate company, but its legacy continues to be felt in the aerospace industry, with many of its products and technologies still in use today, including the Dassault Mirage III and the Exocet anti-ship missile, which were used by the French Navy and the Royal Navy during the Falklands War. Nord Aviation's work on various projects, including the Concorde and the Panavia Tornado, also contributed to the development of the Airbus A320 and the Eurofighter Typhoon, which are used by many airlines and military forces around the world, including Air France, Lufthansa, and the United States Air Force.