Hydro Junkie

Please don't tell me it's a Sopwith Snipe

Ernie P.

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No worries, Hydro Junkie; it isn't a Sopwith Snipe. Here's a morning clue to help you decide what it is, as opposed to what it isn't. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.

Ernie P.

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An evening clue. And, since you guys seem to be struggling, I'll make it a pair. I honestly thought any number of you guys would have nailed this by now. You guys really know this stuff; so I assume most of you are occupied elsewhere and simply don't have time to sit down and work it out. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.

Ernie P.

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These extra clues are from the goodness of my heart. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.

Ernie P.

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It's going to be a busy day, so here's your morning, afternoon and evening clues all together. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.

Ernie P.

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Hmmm..... No one has figured it out? Okay; here's three more clues. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.

Ernie P.

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An early evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.

HoundDog

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I think there should be a limit to the number of questions, say 50. Then either no one is interested any longer or it is way to difficult. Just saying but them it's not my Forum.

Ernie P.

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HoundDog; you may have a point. And, it IS your forum. It belongs to all of us, and the last thing I would want is for you guys NOT to offer your opinions as to things that might make the forum better and more enjoyable for us all. Actually, in this case, some one nailed it early on but didn't want to answer publicly because they had been up recently. And, there have been several incorrect answers. How about this? I'll post more clues; and if no one gets it, I'll add in some give away clues? Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Now, this has to give something away. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.
53. The country in (37) was France.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.
53. The country in (37) was France.
54. The engine was a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb of 320 HP.

Ernie P.

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A bonus giveaway... errrr..... clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 6.49 m (21 ft 3½ in)
• Wingspan: 9.70 m (31 ft 10 in)
• Height: 2.56 m (8 ft 4¾ in)
• Wing area: 26.70 m[SUP]2[/SUP] (287.41 ft[SUP]2[/SUP])
• Empty weight: 760 kg (1,675 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 piston engine, 224 kW (300 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
• Range: 580 km (360 miles)
• Service ceiling: 8,500 m (27,885 ft)
• Rate of climb: 6.06 m/s (1194.26 ft/min)

Armament

• 2 × fixed forward-firing 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Vickers machine guns

Ernie P.

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How is it today's teachers phrase it? Lack of participation? Is any one out there? Maybe a couple of evening clues will help. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.
53. The country in (37) was France.
54. The engine was a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb of 320 HP.
55. Some reports indicate the Japanese copies were license built, but others say no.
56. Interestingly enough, this French airplane was equipped with British machine guns.

Ernie P.

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Okay, cowboys, it's time for this rodeo to start wrapping up. I don't think it's a good idea for one or two people to be asking all the questions, so how about some one steps up and answers this thing? Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.
53. The country in (37) was France.
54. The engine was a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb of 320 HP.
55. Some reports indicate the Japanese copies were license built, but others say no.
56. Interestingly enough, this French airplane was equipped with British machine guns.
57. Also used by Manchukuo (Manchuria) (A single plane, but all they had) and Siam (later called Thailand).

Ernie P.

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Okay; a really, really simple clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.
53. The country in (37) was France.
54. The engine was a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb of 320 HP.
55. Some reports indicate the Japanese copies were license built, but others say no.
56. Interestingly enough, this French airplane was equipped with British machine guns.
57. Also used by Manchukuo (Manchuria) (A single plane, but all they had) and Siam (later called Thailand).
58. Googling “french biplane used by spain, belgium, italy, sweden, japan” brings it up.

zippome

Hi Ernie,
Looks like I picked a good time to pop in here to take a look around.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nieuport-Delage_NiD_29

Man, sometimes you just can't give it away!!

Thanks,
Zip

Ernie P.

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Zip, me boy; great to hear from you again! Yes, of course it's the Nieuport-Delage NiD.29. And you are up, Zip! I'm looking forward to seeing one of your questions after such a long absence. Take it away, Zip. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.
32. Although they may not have been license built, there were definitely more than a handful of direct copies made, although under a different name.
33. These copies were made by a country noted as being very adept at copying things; and not always licensed to do so.
34. It first flew in 1918.
35. It wasn’t put into production until 1920.
36. It was immediately hailed as the fastest in service fighter in the world.
37. It was built at several different factories in its home country.
38. One foreign country ordered a batch and built a smaller batch under license.
39. Another country ordered some and built others under license.
40. Yet another country bought some and built others under license.
41. That country’s aircraft were produced by two different companies.
42. Yet another country purchased a small handful.
43. And another country bought a single aircraft and began producing their own copies.
44. The racing versions set numerous speed records and won at least two very prestigious competitions.
45. Both the country of origin and one other used the aircraft in North African operations against rebels.
46. The country in (38) was Spain.
47. The country in (39) was Belgium.
48. The country in (40) and (41) was Italy.
49. And yes, one of the licensed companies was Macchi.
50. The country in (42) was Sweden.
51. The country in (43) was Japan.
52. Googling “list of racing aircraft” brings it up.
53. The country in (37) was France.
54. The engine was a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb of 320 HP.
55. Some reports indicate the Japanese copies were license built, but others say no.
56. Interestingly enough, this French airplane was equipped with British machine guns.
57. Also used by Manchukuo (Manchuria) (A single plane, but all they had) and Siam (later called Thailand).
58. Googling “french biplane used by spain, belgium, italy, sweden, japan” brings it up.

Answer: Nieuport-Delage NiD.29

The Nieuport-Delage NiD.29 was a French single-seat biplane fighter (C.I category) designed and built by Nieuport-Delage for the French Air Force.

The NiD.29 was an equal-span biplane with ailerons on both upper and lower wings. It had a fixed tailskid landing gear, a nose-mounted engine and a single open cockpit for the pilot. The prototype NiD 29 first flew on the 21 August 1918 powered by a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine piston engine, it performed well in test but could not achieve the required ceiling. The second prototype was modified with an increased wingspan and on achieving the required ceiling it was ordered into production in 1920, becoming the fastest service fighter in the world at that time. Production aircraft did not have ailerons on the upper wing and the lower wing ailerons were increased in size.

The first deliveries were made in 1922 to the French Air Force and the type was popular although it did have a tendency to enter a flat spin. The French military bought 250 aircraft which were built by Nieuport and seven other companies. The Ni-D 29 was to become an important fighter in the 1920s with purchases of 30 by Spain (including 10 Spanish licence built aircraft), 108 by Belgium (87 licensed built by SABCA). The Italian Regia Aeronautica bought 175 aircraft including 95 built by Macchi as the Macchi-Nieuport 29 and 80 built by Caproni. Sweden bought nine aircraft and designated them J 2. The Japanese company Nakajima bought a pattern aircraft and built 608 for the Imperial Japanese Army as the Ko-4.

Racing versions of the aircraft were developed and they gained eight world speed records and won the 1920 Gordon Bennett Trophy and the 1922 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe competition.

Three NiD 29s were modified for reserve Captain Joseph Sadi-Lecointe in November 1925 and used on seventy sorties against insurgents in Morocco using bomb racks with six 10 kg bombs.[SUP][3][/SUP] Spanish aircraft were also involved in similar operations in North Africa.

[h=2]Variants[edit][/h]Nieuport Ni.29
Prototype for series, powered by a 240 kW (320 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine.
NiD.29 C.1
Production aircraft, powered by 240 kW (320 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engines.
NiD.29 B.1
Small number of conversions as an experimental assault version to carry six 10 kg (22.0 lb) bombs.
NiD.29bis
Prototype only with reduced wing area and steerable tailskid, powered by a 240 kW (320 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine.
NiD.29G
Prototypes fitted with a Gnome Monosoupape 9N rotary engine, two later converted to take a Hispano engine and fitted with twin floats and an auxiliary tail float for the Grand Prix de Monaco in 1923.
NiD.29D
Conversion with an engine driven supercharger for an attempt on the altitude record, reached 7,000 m (23,000 ft).
NiD.29 ET.1
Trainer variant with a 134 kW (180 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8Ab engine and a single synchronised Vickers machine-gun, three built.
NiD.29 SHV

Nieuport-Delage 29V racer
Seaplane for the 1919 Schneider Trophy contest with reduced wingspan and military equipment removed, two aircraft built and one was also entered in the 1921 event but neither aircraft flew in the races. Powered by a 220 kW (300 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine
NiD.29V
Lightweight racer developed in 1919 with a wingspan reduced to 6.00m (19ft 8¼in), powered by a 240 kW (320 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine, three built.
NiD.29Vbis
One-off conversion with an enclosed cockpit to gain more speed, the pilot had small teardrop windows on each side with little forward visibility. Powered by a Hispano-Suiza 8Fb engine boosted to give 250 kW (330 hp). On 12 December 1920, Sadi-Lecointe flew the NiD-29Vbis to a new world speed record of 313.043 km/h (194.516 mph; 169.030 kn). The aircraft was lost in a landing accident in 1921.
NiD.32Rh
180hp Le Rhone rotary powered derivative for use by the French Navy as a carrier fighter. One converted.
NiD.33 E.2
Two-seat trainer with conventional square-section fabric-covered fuselage. Small numbers used by Japan.
NiD.40 C.1
High altitude fighter with Rateau turbocharger
NiD.40R
One-off modification of NiD.40 C.1 with extended wings and new tail for high-altitude record flights. Later fitted with floats.
Nakajima Ko-4
Japanese licence-built NiD.29, 608 built.

[h=2]Operators[edit][/h] Argentina

• Argentine Air Force

Belgium

• Belgian Air Force

France

• French Air Force
• French Navy

Kingdom of Italy

• Corpo Aeronautico Militare

Japan

• Imperial Japanese Army as Ko.4

Spain

• Spanish Air Force

Manchukuo
A single ex-Japanese NiD 29 formed the initial equipment of the Manchukuo Air Force in 1937.
Sweden

• Swedish Air Force

Siam (Thailand)

• Royal Siamese Air Service as บ.ข.๔ (B.Kh4 or fighter type 4)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 6.49 m (21 ft 3½ in)
• Wingspan: 9.70 m (31 ft 10 in)
• Height: 2.56 m (8 ft 4¾ in)
• Wing area: 26.70 m[SUP]2[/SUP] (287.41 ft[SUP]2[/SUP])
• Empty weight: 760 kg (1,675 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 piston engine, 224 kW (300 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
• Range: 580 km (360 miles)
• Service ceiling: 8,500 m (27,885 ft)
• Rate of climb: 6.06 m/s (1194.26 ft/min)

Armament

• 2 × fixed forward-firing 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Vickers machine guns

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