The Nord CT20 was a French radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957 and built by Nord Aviation. It grew out of the Arsenal and SFECMAS T.5.510 design, was powered by a Turbomeca Marboré II turbojet and could reach about 900 kilometres per hour for a flight of 55 to 60 minutes. It took off from a ramp with the help of two rockets, was flown by radio signals from the ground and, being made of light material, floated, so a drone that came down on water could be recovered. Variants included the R20 battlefield reconnaissance drone, 62 of which were built for the French Army, and the Swedish Saab Rb 08 anti-ship missile. It was also used to help develop air-to-air missiles.
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the CT.20 was built by Nord Aviation and powered by a Turbomeca Marboré II engine
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The Nord Aviation CT20 was a French turbojet-powered radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957
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The Nord Aviation CT20 was a French turbojet-powered radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957
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The Nord Aviation CT20 was a French turbojet-powered radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957
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The Nord Aviation CT20 was a French turbojet-powered radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957
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providing a top speed of 900 km/h (560 mph; 490 kn)
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Empty weight: 490 kg (1,080 lb)
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Max takeoff weight: 660 kg (1,455 lb)
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the CT.20 was built by Nord Aviation and powered by a Turbomeca Marboré II engine
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The Nord Aviation CT20 was a French turbojet-powered radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957
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The Nord Aviation CT20 was a French turbojet-powered radio-controlled target drone introduced in 1957
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