Aircraft Photo of No Reg | F+W N-20.2 Arbalète | Switzerland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #276
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:F+W N-20 Arbalète
Aircraft Generic Type:F+W N-20 Arbalète
Aircraft Version:F+W N-20.2 Arbalète
C/n (msn):N20-001
Operator Titles:Switzerland - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Lucerne / Verkehrshaus [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Switzerland
Collection:Verkehrshaus der Schweiz
 
Photo Date:22 April 2008
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 276
Photo Comment

First flown in 1951, the Arbalète (Crossbow) was a scaled-down aerodynamic prototype for the projected N-20 Aiguillon jet fighter. Powered by four tiny Turboméca turbojets, the Arbalète achieved 750 km/h (466 mph). One of the lower engines is just visible under the wing.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 25 July 2017, and has since been viewed 737 times.


Submit Correction
Contact Photographer