Descamps 27
Descamps · France · first flew 1919 · fighter
The Descamps 27 C1 was a single-seat biplane fighter built in France in 1919.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Forward-swept lower wing
- Two synchronised machine guns
A single-seat biplane with an unusual forward-swept lower wing and two synchronised 7.7 mm machine guns.
Specifications
- The Descamps 27 has a length of 6.95 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.85 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in spring 1919, powered by a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb water-cooled V-8 engine.
Variants
Only one Descamps 27 was built.
Where you'll see it
After competitive trials the Nieuport 29 was chosen for production instead.
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