Nieuport-Delage NiD 640
Nieuport · France · first flew 1927 · airliner
The Nieuport-Delage NiD 640 was a French high-wing trimotor airliner of the late 1920s, designed to serve on domestic and colonial air routes. It represented Nieuport-Delage's attempt to enter the commercial transport market after their wartime success with fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late 1920s French parasol monoplane airliner
- Triple-engine configuration
- High-wing transport for early French airline routes
A braced high-wing monoplane with three engines — one on each wingtip position and one in the nose — typical of late-1920s French trimotor transports.
Specifications
- The Nieuport-Delage NiD 640 has a length of 16 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27 m (89 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 + 10 passengers.
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History
First flown in 1927, the NiD 640 was developed as a passenger-carrying transport. It was produced in small numbers and operated on early French airline services. The Nieuport-Delage company was better known for its racing and fighter aircraft, and the commercial transport venture had limited success.
Variants
Limited production with minor variations; some sources record different engine combinations.
Where you'll see it
Used in small numbers by early French airlines in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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