Wibault 12 Sirocco
Avions Michel Wibault · France · first flew 1926 · fighter
The Wibault 12 Sirocco was a two-seat, parasol-wing fighter designed and built in France in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing fighter
- Hispano-Suiza 12H water-cooled upright V-12 engine
- Two-seat fighter layout
A parasol monoplane with the wing raised above the fuselage and a V-12 engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Wibault 12 Sirocco has a length of 9.44 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.66 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 242 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It first flew in May 1926. Three fighter prototypes were completed, one for the RAF and two Army co-operation variants.
Variants
Fighters Wib 12, 121 and 122 (Vickers Type 127), plus Army co-operation Wib 124 and 125; one of each.
Where you'll see it
There was no series production.
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