Nieuport 28

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The Nieuport 28 was a French fighter aircraft that entered service in 1917 as the successor to the highly successful Model 24, continuing Nieuport's tradition of innovative fighter design. Featuring a 6.2-meter fuselage and 8-meter wingspan, it achieved a respectable 196.3 kilometers per hour maximum speed. The type saw operational service with both French and American squadrons, proving its combat worth across multiple theaters. Its presence in American units reflected Allied material cooperation and the urgent need for additional fighter resources during the final year of the First World War.