Мировая Авиация 203

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-SFTS   [2]

Компания "Hunting" предлагала самолет Turbo Firecracker на тендер британских ВВС на перспективный УТС начальной летной подготовки - для замены Jet Provost. Победителем стал Shorts Tucano, что привело к закрытию программы Turbo-Firecracker, не получившей других заказов.

Мировая Авиация 42

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

26 мая 1977г.: совершил полет прототип двухместного учебного и спортивного самолета NDNA Firecracker, предназначенного как для гражданского, так и для военного применения.

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

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.

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

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

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

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

Aviation Historian 39 / J.Jackson - Shorts Tucano vs Pilatus PC9

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-SFTS   [2]

With the addition of a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT-6A turboprop engine, the NDN Aircraft Ltd NDN-1 Firecracker became the Turbo Firecracker. The first, G-SFTR, first flew in September 1983. Two more were built: G-SFTS, as seen here, and G-SFTT, all of which were acquired by Carlisle-based Specialist Flying Training Ltd.

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

The distinctive wing plan form and the excellent view from the cockpit are evident in this photo of the NDN-1 Firecracker, taken during its maiden flight on 26th May 1977. Desmond Norman is in the front seat and Andy Coombe in the rear

Air Pictorial 1977-07

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The NDN 1 Firecracker two-seat aerobatic trainer, G-NDNI, made its first flight at Goodwood on 26th May 1977.

Air Pictorial 1977-07

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The Firecracker at Goodwood being prepared for the Paris Air Show; colour scheme is pale green with dark green trim

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

The Firecracker at Paris at the start of the Air Show, only a week alter the aircraft had made its first flight

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

The one-piece canopy affords an excellent view from the ”stepped" cockpit

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

Puzzle picture. The flat plates near the top of the Firecracker's fin are not auxiliary tail surfaces, but the glide slope receiver aerials!

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

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

Air Pictorial 1978-01

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Prototype NDN 1 Firecracker G-NDNI in a new camouflage scheme and with its wheels up

Air International 1982-08 / R.Braybrook - Visits to another world

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The Fieldmaster and the Firecracker are products of NDN Aircraft, a "small, privately-owned design organisation with a staff of 30 which develops aircraft for other companies to manufacture in series".

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-01 / News Spotlight

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NDNI   [19]

Seen on a flight from its Goodwood base, Desmond Norman’s NDN-1 Firecracker is now undergoing wheels-up tests following the fitment of a hydraulic system. Stalling speeds have proved to be lower than anticipated, and both take-off and landing weights have been increased.

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

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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.

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

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

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v4

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NDN 1 Firecracker.

Мировая Авиация 203

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-SFTR

Хотя NDN-1T проиграл в тендере британских ВВС на новый УТС, две машины были поставлены государственной школе подготовки летчиков-испытателей (NTPS) в США.

Air International 1982-11 / Airdata File

The original Firecracker NDN-1 carrying four tiers of Oerlikon SURA-D rockets.

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

Firecracker cockpit. The seats recline slightly in modern combat aircraft style. The flight instruments only are duplicated in the rear seat

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

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.

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

Only simple tooling is required to build the Firecracker. Sketches show (left) the Wing Centre-Section Assembly Jig and (right) the Fuselage Frame Sub-Assembly Jig

Air Pictorial 1977-08 / M.Allward - Desmond Norman's NDN-1 Firecracker /Design Profile/

NDN-1 Firecracker

Air International 1981-02 / ??? - World Directory of Military Trainers 1981

NDN Aircraft NDN-1 Firecracker

Air International 1981-02 / J.Fricker - The Norman Firecracker /Trainer with a difference/ (2)

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