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Nieuport-Delage NiD 72

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The NiD 72 was an improved version of the NiD 52 from 1929. It had about 200kg less weight and flew a little bit faster. Some of these were bought by the air forces of Belgium and Brazil. During the Constitutional Revolution, a Brazilian Civil War in 1932, two NiD 72 were heavily used.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 39.8ft (12.1m)
  • Length 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Height 10.3ft (3.1m)
  • Empty Weight 2,981lbs (1,352kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,626lbs (1,645kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.413
  • Wing Loading 11.2lbs/ft2 (54.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 324.3ft2 (30.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5624

Parts

  • Number of Parts 127
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 451