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1910 racing aircraft by Nieuport

Nieuport II

Nieuport II

The Nieuport II was a mid-wing monoplane racing or sport aircraft built by the Société Anonyme des Établissements Nieuport between 1910 and 1914 and was noted for its high performance using a small twin-cylinder engine, and winning many races, primarily in France before being used as a trainer during World War I by French flying schools.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Nieuport

Specifications

Cruise speed
62 kt
Max speed
63 kt
Max takeoff weight
750 lb
Empty weight
529 lb
Powerplant
Nieuport 2-cylinder Horizontally opposed air-cooled
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
23.4 ft
Wingspan
28.5 ft
Height
8.5 ft

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.