SPAD S.XIII - Wikipedia
WEBThe SPAD S.XIII is a French biplane fighter aircraft of the First World War, developed by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) from the earlier and highly successful SPAD S.VII.
SPAD S.A - Wikipedia
WEBThe SPAD S.A (also called S.A.L.) was a French two-seat tractor biplane first flown in 1915. It was used by France and Russia in the early stages of the First World War in the fighter and reconnaissance roles. It was a unique aircraft that carried its observer in a nacelle ahead of wing, engine and propeller.
SPAD S.VII - Wikipedia
WEBThe SPAD S.VII C.1 was the first in a series of single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) during the First World War. Like its successors, the S.VII was renowned as a sturdy and …
Spad XIII "Smith IV" | National Air and Space Museum
WEBThe fast and rugged Spad XIII was among the most successful fighters of World War I, in a class with the legendary Fokker D.VII and Sopwith Camel. It was flown by some of the most famous air heroes of the war, such as Guynemer, …
SPAD XIII C.1 - National Museum of the USAF
WEBSPAD XIII C.1. In 1916 a new generation of German fighters threatened to win air superiority over the Western Front. The French aircraft company, Société pour l'Aviation et ses Dérives (SPAD), responded by developing a …
SPAD S.XIII: The Ace-Making Fighter - FIGHTER PLANES
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Embarking on a retrospective flight into the annals of aviation history, the SPAD S.XIII emerges as a paragon of WWI biplane excellence. This formidable aircraft not only defined military aviation in the early 20th-century but also carved its niche as an indispensable tool for creating ace pilots.
SPAD S.VII - Aviation History
WEBThe SPAD S.VII was one of the most successful fighters of World War I and was the first of a series of aircraft produced by the Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD). It was a single-seat biplane that was sturdy and had good climbing rate to 12,000 ft. (3,660 m) and good diving characteristics. Although less maneuverable than the ...
SPAD XIII | Smithsonian
WEBJul 16, 2014 · Built by the French aircraft company, Société pour l ’ Aviation et ses Dérives (SPAD), the SPAD XIII biplane was one of the most effective fighters of World War I. It had a top speed of 135...
SPAD S.VII - WW1 French Aircraft & Warplanes - Details, History
WEBThe SPAD S.VII was a French biplane fighter aircraft that was widely used during World War I. It was designed by the French aircraft designer Louis Béchereau and first flew in April 1916.
Spad XVI | National Air and Space Museum
WEBThe Spad XVI was a two-seat version of the very successful single-seat Spad fighters of the First World War, the Spad VII and the Spad XIII. The first Spad two-seater design to see front-line service was the Spad XI.
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