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Description
| Manufacturer: | Nieuport | |
| Base model: | 17 | |
| Designation: | 17 | |
| Basic role: | Fighter (France) | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
Specifications
| Length: | 19 | 5.8 m | |
| Height: | 7' 10" | 2.4 m | |
| Wingspan: | 26' 9" | 8.1 m | |
| Wingarea: | 159.0 sq ft | 14.7 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 827 lb | 375 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,235 lb | 560 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Le Rhone JB | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 110 | ||
Performance
| Max Speed: | 102 mph | 165 km/h | 89 kt |
| Ceiling: | 17,390 ft | 5,300 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Canada Aviation Museum | +ttawa | Ontario |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bill Corbett Poquoson, VA | I am curious - is this example a replica or a restored original? Also would like to see some color photos including some close-up details such as flying wire attach fittings and wing strut attachment fittings. How often does the museum operate the Le Rhone? Thanks Bill Corbett 03/21/2007 @ 13:53 [ref: 15993] |
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