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Nieuport 17bis

Military
Nieuport 17bis

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The Nieuport 17bis fighter variant from 1916 offered incremental improvements over the original. Its single engine achieved 175 km/h, sustaining French fighter dominance over the Western Front.

Specifications

Role
Fighter
Origin
France
Crew
1
Engines
1
Length
5.7 m
Max speed
175 km/h