Nieuport IV
Nieuport · France · first flew 1911 · light aircraft
The Nieuport IV was an early French monoplane produced around 1911–1912 that served both as a racing aircraft and a trainer, helping establish Nieuport's reputation before WWI.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pre-WWI racing monoplane from Nieuport
- Used in Gordon Bennett Cup air racing
- Wire-braced shoulder-wing monoplane with tractor rotary engine
Clean shoulder-wing monoplane with a rounded fuselage, tractor rotary engine, and wire-braced wings typical of pre-war French aircraft; notably refined compared to box-kite contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Nieuport IV has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
Nieuport's early monoplanes, including the Type IV, competed successfully in pre-war air races and were adopted by several nations' early military aviation services for training and reconnaissance. The design lineage led directly to the famous Nieuport fighters of WWI.
Variants
Multiple sub-variants with different engine fits (Gnome rotary engines of 50–70 hp); military versions supplied to France, Russia, and other nations as trainers.
Where you'll see it
Used as a trainer and early military scout by French, Russian, and Italian aviation services before 1914; civilian examples raced in the Gordon Bennett Trophy events.
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- Nieuport III
- Nieuport VI
- Nieuport II
- Nieuport 10
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- Curtiss Model D
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