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The NIEUPORT 12 is a WW 1, - 7/8 scale
replica bi- plane, designed by Graham Lee. The craft can be built
from a set of plans or from a raw materials kit.
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Empty Weight: |
550 lbs. |
| Gross Weight: |
1000 lbs. |
| Wing Span: |
26.5 ft. |
| Wing Area: |
189 sq. ft. |
| Engine: |
582 Rotax |
| Cruise Speed: |
70 m.p.h. |
| Stall Speed: |
33 m.p.h. |
| VNE: |
90 m.p.h. |
| Construction: |
Rivet Together/Aluminum Tube/Fabric |
Building times will range from 1000 to 2000
hours depending on how the plane is being constructed. The plane can
be powered by engines as small as the 52 HP Rotax 503 to the Rotax
912. Other engines that have been used successfully include car and
motorcycle conversions.
A T.U.F. VIEW
The NIEUPORT 12 is a tandem seating, tractor configuration WW 1 7/8
scale Bi Plane. Controls are standard stick and rudder.
When powered by 65 HP, (Rotax 503 not really
enough power) at gross, it will climb out at 600 feet per minute,
and cruise in the 75 m.p.h. range. It is a rather large aircraft
with lots of leg room and very docile handling. Stall speed is down
around 35 m.p.h.
A real eye pleaser and attention grabber when
finished off nicely.
The Ultralight Flyer rates
The Factory (your the factory)........N/A
The Nieuport 12............................8.0
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