Nieuport Nieuport-Delage NiD 48

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The Nieuport-Delage NiD 48 was a compact French fighter that first flew in 1927, representing a significant step forward in interwar fighter design. At only 6.4 meters in length with a 10-meter wingspan, the aircraft proved that excellent performance need not require large dimensions. It achieved an impressive 276 kilometers per hour maximum speed, positioning it among the faster fighters of the mid-to-late 1920s. This success demonstrated French technical proficiency and influenced subsequent fighter development across continental Europe.