Nickel & Foucard NF-2 Asterix

The Nickel & Foucard NF-2 Asterix is a French two-seat monoplane built by Rudy Nickel and Joseph Foucard. Designed for amateur construction from plans, the prototype Asterix first flew in 1987.[1]

NF-2 Asterix
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin France
Manufacturer Rudy Nickel
First flight 1987

Design and development

The Astrix is a wood and fabric, tandem two-seat, high-wing monoplane with a pivoting wing, it is powered by 45 hp (34 kW) Citroen Visa converted motorcar engine, similar powered engines like the Rotax 582 have also been used.[1]

Specifications

Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 5.15 m (16 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
  • Empty weight: 200 kg (441 lb)
  • Gross weight: 374 kg (825 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Citroen Visa converted motorcar engine, 34 kW (45 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 144 km/h (90 mph, 78 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
  • Range: 350 km (220 mi, 190 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 2.50 m/s (492 ft/min)

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References

Notes
  1. Taylor 1996 4, p. 469

Bibliography
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85753 198 1.


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