Nieuport Nieuport-Delage NiD 52

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The Nieuport-Delage NiD 52 was a French single-engine fighter that entered operational service in 1927, continuing the manufacturer's tradition of producing capable single-seat warplanes. With a maximum speed of 260 kilometers per hour and a practical combat range of 400 kilometers, it represented solid mid-1920s fighter technology. The aircraft demonstrated the technological progress that European manufacturers achieved during the late interwar period, combining speed with adequate range for its intended tactical missions across continental theaters.