Nieuport 25 C.1
Nieuport · France · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Nieuport 25 C.1 was a French single-seat fighter sesquiplane of the First World War, representing an intermediate development in the Nieuport V-strut sesquiplane family.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane layout with narrow lower wing
- Rotary engine with distinctive circular cowl
- Transition type bridging Nieuport 24 and 27
Classic Nieuport sesquiplane: V-strut single-bay with a much narrower lower wing than upper, rotary engine behind a circular cowl, and a rounded fuselage typical of the family.
Specifications
- The Nieuport 25 C.1 has a length of 5.87 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.22 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Nieuport 25 emerged in 1917 as an evolutionary step from the Nieuport 24 and 17, retaining the classic V-strut sesquiplane layout with its characteristic narrow lower wing. Produced in limited numbers, it served alongside other Nieuport types in the French Aviation Militaire and was also evaluated by allied air services. It was quickly superseded by the Nieuport 27 and the SPAD series.
Variants
The Nieuport 25 was produced in small batches; no major sub-variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Served in limited numbers with the French Aviation Militaire in 1917; evaluated but not widely adopted by allied services.
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