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| The small Nieuport 11 was affectionately known as the "Bébé" (baby). Originally designed for racing, this light plane was fast and extremely maneuverable. Its only major problem was in the design of its wing struts. In a steep dive, the struts allowed the wings to twist, sometimes with disastrous results.Used by the British and French to counter the Fokker E.III, the Nieuport 11 was disadvantaged by its lack of a synchronized machine gun. |
| | Country: | France | Manufacturer: | Societe Anonyme des Etablissements Nieuport | Type: | Fighter | First Introduced: | July 1915 | Number Built: | | Engine: | Le Rhône 9C, 9 cylinder, air cooled rotary, 80 hp | Wing Span: | 24 ft 9 in [7.55 m] | Length: | 19 ft 1/3 in [5.8 m] | Height: | 8 ft 1/2 in [2.45 m] | Empty Weight: | | Gross Weight: | 1,060 lb [480 kg] | Max Speed: | 97 mph [156 km/h] at sea level | Ceiling: | 15,090 ft [4,600 m] | Endurance: | 2 hrs 30 mins | Crew: | 1 | Armament: | 1 Lewis machine gun, mounted on the upper wing |
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