Balsa USA 1/6 Scale Nieuport 17 Kit No. 413
French World War Sequaplane Fighter
While most recently starring in the movie "Fly Boys" the Nieuport 17 got its start in the skies over France back in 1916! Though not a true biplane the Nieuport's "sesquiplane" (one and a half wing) configuration combined the strength and maneuverability of a biplane with the speed of a monoplane to create one of the most successful fighters of the First World War as demonstrated in the Fly Boys movie!
This Stunning 1/6 scale has all of the performance and glory of the original Nieuport 17!!
Specifications
- Wing Span: 55 inches
- Wing Area: 683 sq. in.
- Wing Loading: 18-21 oz./sq. ft.
- Flying Weight: 5 - 6 1/2 lbs.
- Fuselage Length: 40 Inches
- Engine Size: 35-50 4-Stroke Glow
- Cowl Diametre: 6 1/2 Inches
- Center of Gravity: 3-3/8 inches back from the leading edge of the Top Wing at the centerline.
Control Throws:
- Elevator: 1/2 inch up and down.
- Rudder: 1-1/2 inches left and right.
- Ailerons: 3/4 inch up and down.
- Aileron Differential: 3/4 inch up and 1/2 inch down (differential recommended).
- Engine Thrust Line: 1-2 Degrees DOWN, 1 Degree RIGHT.
