The design of the Nieuport 11 was based on the pre-war Nieuport 10 racing plane. It was a smaller, single seat version of the plane, usually called a "baby Nieuport"
The 11 was light, fast and maneuverable, but the "wing and a half" construction allowed the wings to twist in a steep dive. Nevertheless, the Nieuport 11 was able to counter the German Fokker E.III which had dominated the skies until then.
This plane carries the markings of the Italian Military Air Corps 75a Squadriglia.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| First Year of Service | 1915 |
| Wing Span | 24.8 ft | 7.5 m |
| Length | 19 ft | 5.8 m |
| Height | 8 ft | 2.5 m |
| Weight | 1060 lbs | 480 kg |
| Engine | Le Rhone 9 cylinder air-cooled rotary engine, 80hp |
| Top Speed | 97 mph | 156 km/h |
| Range | 205 miles | 330 km |
| Armament | 1 Lewis .303 machine gun |
| Crew | 1 |
