The Nieuport 17 C.1 was a World War I French sesquiplane[fn 1] fighter designed by the Nieuport company. Its outstanding maneuverability and excellent rate of climb gave it a significant advantage when it entered service over all other fighters on both sides[1] and as a result was widely used and enjoyed substantial production runs in France, Italy (Nieuport-Macchi) and Russia (Dux), eventually being used by every Allied power, and even being copied in Germany.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 40.1ft (12.2m)
- Length 23.3ft (7.1m)
- Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 3,083lbs (1,398kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,462lbs (1,570kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.433
- Wing Loading 6.6lbs/ft2 (32.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 523.4ft2 (48.6m2)
- Drag Points 2758
Parts
- Number of Parts 74
- Control Surfaces 14
- Performance Cost 314
