Nieuport
11 49" N005
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
More than 150 parts
SPECIFICATIONS
Scale:
1/6
Prop:
12x8
Channels:
R/E/A/T
Wheels: Balsa Ply w Neo Tires
Airfoil Type: flat bottomed
Wing
Area: 570 sq in
Cowl:
built up balsa and plywood
Designer:
Peter
Rake/M.K. Bengtson
Weight:
61 oz
Spinner:
N/A
Power
System: Speed 600BB Olympus belt drive; 2.3:1
FEATURES
- Removable wing construction
- Top and bottom wing alignment is built into design
- Scale dihedral with ailerons
- Box front fuselage, built up rear
- Built up cowl design
- Aluminum cabane strut material (not included) but hardwood or music wire can be substituted
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Nieuport series offered a famous line of "V" strutted fighter aircraft of WWI,and the Nieuport 11 is the first. The small Nieuport 11 was known affectionately as the "Bébé" (baby). Although originally designed as a pre war racing plane, she was developed into one of the several types that brought about the end of the 'Fokker Scourge', a very dark era for allied airmen. Built both in France, and under license in Italy, and used by most of the allied nations armed forces, there are many color schemes available.