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Nieuport II

Civilian
Nieuport II

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The Nieuport II from 1910 was a French sport and racing aircraft, representing the sport monoplane evolution. Its 8.7-meter span achieved 115 km/h, demonstrating that refined aerodynamics could deliver practical performance.

Specifications

Role
Sport aircraft/Racer
Origin
France
Engines
1
First flight
1910
Length
7.2 m
Wingspan
8.7 m
Max speed
115 km/h