GAF Nomad

what is it?

The GAF Nomad is a utility aircraft produced by the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) of Australia in Melbourne. The twin-turboprop, high-wing aircraft has a retractable gear and came in two variants: the initial N22, followed by the stretched N24. Supported by the Australian Government, design work began in the mid-1960s, and it made its maiden flight on 23 July 1971.

🔎How to recognise it: turboprops · shoulder wing · retractable tricycle gear · 16.5 m wingspan

base stats

• built 172made in total

Bars compare against all aircraft: 3,500 km/h, 20,000 km, 850 seats; size and number built on a log scale up to 640 t (An-225) and 45,000 built (Cessna 172).

fun facts

• 🎂First flew 55 years ago, in 1971.
• 🚗Wingspan of 16.5 m: about 4 cars parked nose to tail.

turboprop: A jet-style turbine turning a propeller: efficient on short hops.

spec sheet

first flight

1971-07-23

retired

1993

status

still flying

number built

172

role

light utility aircraft

origin

🇦🇺 Australia

makers

Government Aircraft Factories

engines

turboprop

length

14.4 m

wingspan

16.5 m

top speed

—

range

—

ceiling

6,400 m

wings

shoulder wing

landing gear

retractable tricycle gear

ICAO code

NOMA

Specs are for the version in the Wikipedia article's specification section. Blank means the sources don't say.