Noorduyn Norseman
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The Noorduyn Norseman, also known as the C-64 Norseman, is a Canadian single-engine bush plane designed to operate from unimproved surfaces. Distinctive stubby landing gear protrusions from the lower fuselage make it easily recognizable.
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Role | General aviation aircraft |
Manufacturer | Noorduyn Aircraft Ltd |
Designer | Robert B. C. Noorduyn |
First flight | November 14, 1935 |
Status | 42 registered in Canada, 9 in the United States, unknown worldwide |
Primary user | Bush plane operators worldwide |
Produced | 1935–1959 |
Number built | 904, including prototypes |
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Introduced in 1935, the Norseman remained in production for almost 25 years with over 900 produced. A number of examples remain in commercial and private use to this day. Norseman aircraft are known to have been registered or operated in 68 countries and also have been based and flown in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.