The Firecracker prototype was built and flown at Goodwood, and the Sussex Downs provide an attractive backdrop for many of the photographs that have been taken to date - including those illustrating this account. Total flying is approaching 300 hrs and a second prototype is now being built, with PT6A turboprop engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

The Norman NDN-1 Firecracker prototype - one of the new-generation primary/basic trainers now available to military users.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

The long wheelbase and slightly nose-down sit of the Firecracker on the ground are apparent in the view.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

Это единственный построенный поршневой NDN-1 - вместе с одним NDN-1T он используется в школе летчиков-испытателей США до сих пор.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

Among the unusual features of the Firecracker is its ventral air brake, seen extended in this view.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

The lines of the Firecracker can be described as purposeful rather than elegant. A particular characteristic of the design is the low aspect ratio of the wing, chosen with military flying training requirements in mind.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

Both cockpits of the prototype are seen in this photograph; the military intentions of the Firecracker are immediately obvious, with the large amount of space available for panel instruments and side consoles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977

This three-view drawing depicts the NDN-5 Turbo-Firecracker. a prototype of which is now under construction.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NDN Firecracker / Turbo Firecracker - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1977