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The Nieuport 28 differed from previous Nieuport fighting scout models in that the lower wing was enlarged to be almost as large as the top wing. The aircraft were produced in France.

The aircraft were flown by the American Expeditionary Force during World War I.  It first flew on June 14, 1917. On April 14, 1918, during only the second combat mission with the Expeditionary Force, two Nieuport 28 aircraft had victories over enemy aircraft.

U.S. World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker first flew the aircraft. Although it had a smaller turning radius than other aircraft of the time, it was slower, did not climb as well, and tended to be less durable.

A total of about 300 Nieuport 28 aircraft were produced. After the war a number of the aircraft continued serving around the world.



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Gnome 9N
160 hp
20' 4"
26' 3"
1,170 lbs.
1,630 lbs.
2- 7.7 mm
105 mph
120 mph
1,100 fpm
17,000 feet
250 miles
6/14/1917
4/1918



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A Kit Cutters rc Nieuport 28 from their kit in 1/6 scale with a 52" wingspan.


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There are a few rc Nieuport 28 models for sale to choose from.

Aerodrome RC has a Neuport 28 rc kit.  Wingspan is 36" and power is by a Speed 400 motor geared 2.33:1 with a 9 x 4.7 prop.  All up weight is around 23 oz.

Cleveland Model has plans for the rc Nieuport 28 with wingspans of 28", 42", 56" and 84".

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The rc Nieuport 28 from a Aerodrome RC kit with a wing span of 53".  Power is by a AXI 2826 motor that can turn either a 12 x 8 or 14 x 8 propeller. Weight is around 60 oz.


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Ian Turney-White and his scratch built 50% scale rc Nieuport 28.  It has a 157" wingspan, is powered by a Westlake 342 cc twin, with a weight of 120 lbs.


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The rc Nieuport 28 Museum Scale kit from Proctor Enterprise.   It has a 80" wingspan and a length of 63 3/4". Weight is about 16 1/2 lbs. You will need a 1.60 or bigger engine to power it.