Originally designed for air racing, the Nieuport II was pressed into service to combat the deadly Fokker Eindecker, which it did. Soon its reputation for being a small, easy to fly, fighter plane earned it the nick name "Babe". The Nieuport II also represents the most colourful era for Allied Aircraft in World War I, as pilots custom painted their Babies in a wide variety of personal and patriotic colour schemes.
Wing Span: 73 Inches
Wing Area: 1450 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 18-21 oz./sq. ft.
Flying Weight: 12-14 lbs
Fuselage Length: 61 Inches
Engine Size: 20-25 cc Gasoline
1.2 4-Stroke Glow
Electric Power: AX 4130/20 on 24 cells
Cowl Diametre: 9 1/2 Inches
Center of Gravity: 4 inches back from the leading edge of the Top Wing at the Center.
Control Throws:
Elevator: 1-1 1/4 inches up and down.
Rudder: 2 inches left and right.
Ailerons: 1 inch up and down.
Aileron Differential: 1-1/4 inches up and 1/24 inch down (differential recommended).
Incidence:
Top Wing: +1-2 Degrees.
Bottom Wing: -1-0.0 Degrees.
Tail: 0.0 Degrees.
Engine Thrust Line: 2 Degrees DOWN, 1-2 Degrees RIGHT.
Full Sized Rolled Plans and Instructions
Jig and Die Cut Parts
"Full Flying" Rudder
Pre-bent Wire Landing Gear and Struts
Two Removable "1-Piece" bolt on wings
Basic Hardware Package
ABS Plastic Cowl
3 WAY POWER: GAS, GLOW OR ELECTRIC POWER