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.

2019年5月8日 · The Nomad was used for a variety of services: aerial ambulance, flying doctor work, aerial mapping and survey, scientific research, including earth resources and cloud-seeding programs, and firebombing, as well as military purposes, mainly in the light transport role.

Nomad production ceased in 1984, as much due to mismanagement by the Australian government departments entrusted with its development as any faults with the aircraft. It is interesting to note that GAF was renamed ASTA (Aerospace Technologies of Australia), which was acquired by Rockwell in 1996 and hence was subsequently inherited by Boeing ...

2008年12月16日 · The Nomad is characterized by simplicity of construction and systems, which contribute to its economy of operation. Its two Allison 250-B17C turboprops are rated at 420 shp, producing more than two horsepower per pound of engine weight. The B17C offers an improved single-engine high-altitude performance capability and a more rugged gearbox.

2023年3月7日 · In the early 1960s the Government Aircraft Facility (GAF) in Melbourne, Australia initiated a program to design, construct, test and place into service an aircraft suitable for military and commercial use; by 1969 the design concept had changed to a twin-engine light passenger aircraft powered by turbine engines.

The GAF Nomad is a utility aircraft produced by the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) of Australia in Melbourne. Supported by the Australian Government, design work began in the mid-1960s, and it made its maiden flight on 23 July 1971.

The GAF Nomad is a twin-engined turboprop, high-wing, short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. It was designed and built by the Australian Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) at Fishermens Bend, Melbourne. Major users of the design have included the Royal Flying Doctor Service of …

N.22: Initial production version for the Australian Army. N.22B: Civil version. N.24: N.22 with fuselage lengthened by 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m). GAF Nomad file photo (photo: H.Ranter/ASN) 1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.

This illustrated booklet from 1981 describes the various models of Nomad aircraft produced by the Government Aircraft Factories. The Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) Nomad project has a long and frequently controversial history beginning in 1965 with 'Project N', a …

The Government Aircraft Factory (GAF) Nomad project began in 1965 with the design of a single engine high wing aircraft. 1969 saw the design concept changed to a twin turbo prop powered high wing, swing tail, light transport aircraft with short take off and landing capabilities (STOL).