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Technical Data
(Norseman Mark V)
Specifications:
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney, R-1340 pitston engine, 600 HP @ 2250 RPM |
Propeller |
Hamilton Standard constant-speed, 3 blade, 108.75 inches diameter |
|
Length |
32.33 ft |
| Height | 10.08 ft |
| Wingspan | 52.67 ft |
| Wing Area | 325 sq ft |
| Power Loading | 22.8 lb/sq ft |
| Seats | 1 - 10 |
| Cabin Length | 10.46 ft |
| Cabin Width | 4.21 ft (max) |
| Cabin Height | 4.46 ft (max) |
| Standard Empty Weight | 4,240 lbs |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,400 lbs |
| Average Useful Load | 3,160 lbs |
| Payload with Full Fuel | 1,825 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity, Standard | 242 gal / 1452 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 23 gal / 172.5 lbs |
Performance:
| Takeoff Distance Over 50' Obstacle | 1,645 ft |
| Rate of Climb, Sea Level | 591 fpm |
| Max Cruise Speed (10,000 ft) | 130 kt |
| Range, max (10,000 ft) | 810 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 17,000 ft |
| Landing Distance
over 50' obstacle (no reverse) |
1,300 ft |
Speeds:
| Best rate of climb (Vy) | 87 KIAS |
| Max - full flaps (Vfe) | 94 KIAS |
| Max operating (Vmo) | 130 KIAS |
| Stall, clean (Vsl) | 65 KIAS |
| Stall, landing configuration (Vso) | 59 KIAS |
Dimensional Data
(Mark V and VI)
General:
| Span (incl Navigation Lights) | 51 ft 8 inches |
| Length (overall) | 32 ft 4 inches |
| Height | 13 ft 9 inches |
| Height (tail wheel on ground) | 10 ft 1 inch |
Fuselage (including stubs, unless otherwise noted):
| Width (max without stubs) | 53 inches |
| Width (max with stubs) | 99 inches |
| Height (max without radio mast) | 90 inches |
| Height (max with radio mast) | 108.5 inches |
| Length (without engine mount) | 307 inches |
| Length (with engine mount) | 321 inches |
Wings:
| Airfoil Section at root | N.A.C.A. 2412 |
| Airfoil Section at tip | N.A.C.A. 2412 |
| Chord at root | 87 inches |
| Chord near tip | 87 inches |
| Incidence | +3 degrees |
| Dihedral (measured along front spar) | 2.5 degrees |
| Sweep Back | None |
Horizontal Stabilizer:
| Span | 13 ft 10 7/8 inches |
| Chord | 2 ft 3 5/8 inches |
Areas:
| Wings (less ailerons) | 296.3 sq ft |
| Ailerons (total) | 28.70 sq ft |
| Flaps (total) | 30.80 sq ft |
| Horizontal Stabilizer (including elevators) | 60.06 sq ft |
| Elevators (including trim tabs) | 31.56 sq ft |
| Elevator Train Tabs (total) | 1.39 sq ft |
| Vertical Stabilizer | 14.68 sq ft |
| Rudder (including trim tab) | 19.04 sq ft |
| Rudder Trim Tab | .125 sq ft |
Color Schemes
(All)
Air Force:
C/N Numbers 100 through 399 inclusive - olive drab and gray camouflage scheme.
C/N Numbers 400 through 848 inclusive - silver.
Civilian aircraft:
All Norsemans went out the factory door painted silver with black
registration letters, ex.: CF-BDG. If a customer wanted his own colors and
insignia, the company did it for him at extra cost or the customer did
his own paint job. Most customer paint schemes were in bright colors.
The main rule was that the aircraft could be visible from the air when
sitting on lakes, snow, or tree tops. To this day, Norseman pilots will
argue about which is the best color to use.