VAN A. SWINDELLE COLLECTION
No. 7834. Nieuport Triplane French Air Force
Aeroplane Photo Supply (APS) Photo No. 1144 via Michael Brannin & Craig Simpson

Nieuport Triplane

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05/31/2008. Gustav Delage designed an aircraft of unorthodox concept, consisting of a Model 17 fuselage fitted with a triplane of unusual fore-and-aft geometry, and an 110 hp Le Rhône engine. The configuration proved to offer unacceptable handling.

Created May 31, 2008