Nieuport Nieuport 28

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21 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

It’s been a while, but I’m pretty sure this is a part of Kermit Weeks collection at Fantasy of Flight

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Aircraft

Nieuport 28 NIEU

WWI-style escadrille livery, French roundels

N1653

Registration

Manufacturer

Nieuport

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Insights

Aviation History

First fighter aircraft used in combat by the United States Air Service in WWI; one of the last major French rotary biplane fighters.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare: only a handful of originals and replicas exist worldwide.

Record Flights

Notable for early US aces’ exploits; no long-distance records.

Safety & Events

Known for fabric shedding from wings in dives, leading to a mixed contemporary reputation; multiple aces flew this model.

Future Outlook

Preserved (museum exhibit); not in active service.

Specifications

Gnome Monosoupape 9N rotary engine (historically typical)

Engine

8.16 m

Wingspan

7.01 m

Length

296 km

Range

185 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

637 kg

MTOW

2.43 m

Height

Approx. 119 kW (160 hp)

Thrust

Exempt (no modern ICAO rating, very loud up close)

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