Balsa USA 1/4 SC. NIEUPORT 17, 80" SP. 1.20 4C

World War I Biplane Fighter

The Nieuport 17 was unquestionably the most successful of all Nieuport single seat aircraft designs of World War I. It owes its success to being a "sesquiplane" or one-and-a-half plane (it was not a true biplane). The design was a compromise between the strength of the bioplane and the performance of a monoplane. The accent was on maneuverability, and as a fighting scout the Nieuport was superb, light on the controls and astonishingly quick in the turns! With the advent of massive "dog fights" between large specialised fighter formations of both sides, the nimble little Nieuport held its own, even as it faced increasingly more powerful and better performing adversaries!

Specifications

Wing Span: 80 inches
Wing Area: 1575 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 17-20 oz./sq. ft.
Flying Weight: 12-14 lbs
Fuselage Length: 61 Inches
Engine Size: 23-26 cc Gasoline
                  1.2 - 1.5 4-Stroke Glow
Cowl Diametre: 9 1/2 Inches

Center of Gravity: 4 inches back from the leading edge of the Top Wing at the Center.

Control Throws:
Elevator: 1-3/4 inches up and down.
Rudder: 2-2 3/4 inches left and right.
Ailerons: 3/4-1 inch up and down.
Aileron Differential: 1 inch up and 3/8 inch down (differential recommended).

Incidence:
Top Wing: +1-2 Degrees.
Bottom Wing: -1-0.0 Degrees.
Tail: 0.0 Degrees.
Engine Thrust Line: 2 Degrees DOWN, 1-2 Degrees RIGHT.
 

Kit Features

Full Size Rolled Plans and Instructions
Jig and die cut parts
Pre-bent Wire Landing Gear and Struts
Basic Hardware Package
Two Removable "1-piece" bolt on wings
ABS Plastic Cowl
"Full Flying Rudder"