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Nieuport 28 [France]
Nieuport 28

The Nieuport 28 was the first fighter aircraft received by squadrons of the United States Air Service after they arrived in France. It was fast and maneuverable but in a sufficiently steep dive, it had a tendency to shed its upper wing fabric. The Nieuport 28 was replaced by the less maneuverable but more reliable SPAD S.XIII

Specifications
Country:France
Manufacturer:Societe Anonyme des Etablissements Nieuport
Type:Fighter
First Introduced:1917
Number Built:
Engine(s):Gnome Monosoupape 9N, 9 cylinder, air cooled rotary, 160 hp
Wing Span:26 ft 9 in [8.15 m]
Length:21 ft [6.40 m]
Height:8 ft 1¾ in [2.5 m]
Empty Weight:
Gross Weight:1,627 lb [737 kg]
Max Speed:122 mph [196 km/h]
Ceiling:16,995 ft [5,180 m]
Endurance:1½ hours
Crew:1
Armament:2 machine guns

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