Nickel & Foucard NF-2 Asterix

NF-2 Asterix
NF-2 Asterix
General information
Type	Homebuilt aircraft
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Rudy Nickel
History
First flight	1987

Last updated November 09, 2025

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]

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 fromBrassey'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)landing speed 33 kn
Range: 350 km (220 mi, 190 nmi)
Rate of climb: 2.50 m/s (492 ft/min)

References

Notes

1 2 3 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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[Brassey-1] 1 2 3 Taylor 1996 4, p. 469

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