Vought VE 7 Bluebird is an early biplane designed in 1917 by Lewis & Vought Corporation and US Navy. VE 7 is the very first navy fighter. And in 1922, a VE 7 became the first plane in the world to take off from the very first Carrier US Navy CV 1 Langley by Lieutenant Virgil C Griffin. In 1922, the very first fighter squadrons VF1 and VF2 are deployed.
Specifications
Spotlights
- Mrwhiskers85 7.7 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 39.8ft (12.1m)
- Length 24.8ft (7.6m)
- Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 6,759lbs (3,066kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,691lbs (5,303kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.171
- Wing Loading 18.9lbs/ft2 (92.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 618.2ft2 (57.4m2)
- Drag Points 6785
Parts
- Number of Parts 97
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 390
Thank you for correcting me and I do appologize for my stupid mistake. I just ignored Royal Navy as I never try to build a British plane. Perhaps I will build one later. Thank you. @Mrwhiskers85
Sorry, but the history nut in me feels the need to correct you. In fact, the Sopwith Pup was the first, serving on the HMS Furious as early as 1917. The Americans did not posses a carrier until the converted coal collier USS Langley. I do like the plane though and Hats off to you for an excellent build