Nieuport XI Late aircraft kit in 1/72 scale - Copper State Models. The Nieuport XI, nicknamed "Bébé" for its compact size, was a French biplane fighter developed during World War I. Introduced in 1915, it represented one of the first truly effective fighter aircraft against German aircraft, helping to counter the so-called "Fokker Scourge," the period when the Fokker Eindecker dominated the skies. General characteristics Type: Single-seat biplane fighter Manufacturer: Société Anonyme des Établissements Nieuport (France) Entry into service: Early 1916 Structure: Wood and canvas, with unequal wings ("sesquiplane" configuration: smaller lower wing) Engine and performance Engine: Le Rhône 9C rotary 9-cylinderengine Power: 80 hp Maximum speed: about 156 km/h Autonomy: about 250 km Maximum tangency: about 4,800 m Climbing speed: about 3,500 m in 15 minutes Armament 1 Lewis 7.7 mm machine gun, mounted above the upper wing, outside the propeller disk (to avoid synchronization problems) In some cases, pilots added personal weapons or rudimentary modifications Operational use Main role: air superiority fighter and defense of balloons and observers Main user countries: France, Italy, Belgium, Russia, United Kingdom Famous pilots: some aces such as Jean Navarre, Francesco Baracca (Italy), and Albert Ball (UK) flew various Nieuport models Historical impact The Nieuport XI was one of the first aircraft to offer maneuverability and good climb, ideal characteristics for dogfighting. It was soon joined and then replaced by improved versions such as the Nieuport 17, but its impact in restoring balance in the European skies was crucial in 1916. Conclusion The Nieuport XI "Bébé" is remembered as a light, agile and crucial fighter in the early years of the air war. It represented a significant evolution from armed reconnaissance aircraft and contributed to the establishment of the pure fighter concept in the history of military aviation.
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Go to cartNieuport XI Early aircraft kit in 1/72 scale - Copper State Models. The Nieuport XI, nicknamed "Bébé" for its compact size, was a French biplane fighter developed during World War I. Introduced in 1915, it represented one of the first truly effective fighter aircraft against German aircraft, helping to counter the so-called "Fokker Scourge," the period when the Fokker Eindecker dominated the skies. General characteristics Type: Single-seat biplane fighter Manufacturer: Société Anonyme des Établissements Nieuport (France) Entry into service: Early 1916 Structure: Wood and canvas, with unequal wings ("sesquiplane" configuration: smaller lower wing) Engine and performance Engine: Le Rhône 9C rotary 9-cylinderengine Power: 80 hp Maximum speed: about 156 km/h Autonomy: about 250 km Maximum tangency: about 4,800 m Climbing speed: about 3,500 m in 15 minutes Armament 1 Lewis 7.7 mm machine gun, mounted above the upper wing, outside the propeller disk (to avoid synchronization problems) In some cases, pilots added personal weapons or rudimentary modifications Operational use Main role: air superiority fighter and defense of balloons and observers Main user countries: France, Italy, Belgium, Russia, United Kingdom Famous pilots: some aces such as Jean Navarre, Francesco Baracca (Italy), and Albert Ball (UK) flew various Nieuport models Historical impact The Nieuport XI was one of the first aircraft to offer maneuverability and good climb, ideal characteristics for dogfighting. It was soon joined and then replaced by improved versions such as the Nieuport 17, but its impact in restoring balance in the European skies was crucial in 1916. Conclusion The Nieuport XI "Bébé" is remembered as a light, agile and crucial fighter in the early years of the air war. It represented a significant evolution from armed reconnaissance aircraft and contributed to the establishment of the pure fighter concept in the history of military aviation.
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