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SPAD S.VII
SPAD · Fighter · France · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
The SPAD S.VII C.1 was the first in a series of single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) during the First World War. Like its successors, the S.VII was renowned as a sturdy and rugged aircraft with good diving characteristics. It was also a stable gun platform, although pilots used to the more manoeuvrable Nieuport fighters found it heavy on the controls. It was flown by a number of famous aces, such as France's Georges Guynemer, Italy's Francesco Baracca and Australia's Alexander Pentland.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
- Country
- France
- Manufacturer
- SPAD
- Operator
- France military
- Primary Role
- Fighter
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1916
- Produced
- 5600
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- Hispano-Suiza 8Aa
- Thrust / Power
- 150 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 20.1
- Wingspan (ft)
- 25.1
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1102
- MTOW (lb)
- 1554
- Endurance (hr)
- 2.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 17500
- Range (mi)
- 185
- Max Speed (mph)
- 119
- Armament
- 1x .303 Vickers (sync)