SPAD S.7 - France

	SPAD S.7 - France


	In late 1915 M. Bechereau of the Societe pour Aviation et ses Derives designed a trim little single-seater biplane which proved to be one of the outstanding aeroplanes of the First World War. The prototype had the 140 hp Hispano-Suiza engine. The 150 hp, 180 hp and 200 hp Hispano engines were installed as they became available. Production machines reached the front in the autumn of 1916, and the type quickly became popular. The S.7 will always be associated with the Stork Group (Les Cicognes) and the names of Fonck and Guynemer. In December 1917, 189 machines were bought by the United States. Compared to the Nieuport Scouts, the S.7 lacked maneuverability, but it more than made up for this by its great strength and high speed.

Specifications:
SPAD S.7

Dimensions:
Wing span: 21 ft 0 in (8.00 m)

Length: 21 ft 0 in (6.40 m)

Height: 8 ft 4.5 in (2.55 m)

Weights:
Empty: 1,295 lb (587 kg)

Loaded Weight: 1,947 lb (883 kg)

Performance:
Maximum Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)

Rate of Climb: 1,084 ft/min (330 m/min)

Endurance: 1.75 hours

Powerplant:
One Hispano-Suiza 8Cb V-8 water cooled engine, 164 kW (220 hp).

Armament:

One 37 mm Puteaux single shot cannon, 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers machine gun.

Specifications:
SPAD S.7
Dimensions:
Wing span:	21 ft 0 in (8.00 m)
Length:	21 ft 0 in (6.40 m)
Height:	8 ft 4.5 in (2.55 m)
Weights:
Empty:	1,295 lb (587 kg)
Loaded Weight:	1,947 lb (883 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed:	126 mph (203 km/h)
Rate of Climb:	1,084 ft/min (330 m/min)
Endurance:	1.75 hours
Powerplant:
One Hispano-Suiza 8Cb V-8 water cooled engine, 164 kW (220 hp).
Armament:
One 37 mm Puteaux single shot cannon, 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers machine gun.