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SPAD
XII - Captain Charles J. Biddle
OC, 13th Aero Sqn. USAS
Source: SPAD In Action
Image: © R. N. Pearson |
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SPAD XII, René Fonck
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| The SPAD XII was identifiable from
the outside by its forward wing stagger,
rounded ends on the mainplanes. The
aircraft was not popular with the less
skilled pilots due to its demanding
handling chararistics. The 37mm cannon
was also not suited for pilots that
were not exceptional marksmen, it was
a one shot weapon that filled the cabin
with smoke, needed to be reloaded after
each shot while in flight. Georges Guynemer
and René Fonck both scored several
victories while piloting the SPAD XII. |
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Country: |
France |
| Manufacturer: |
Société Anonyme
Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérives |
| Type: |
Fighter |
| First
Service: |
1916 |
| Number
Built: |
5,205 (S.E.5 and S.E.5a) |
| Engine(s): |
Hispano-Suiza 8 cylinder, liquid
cooled, inline V, 200 hp |
| Wing Span: |
26 ft 3 in |
| Length: |
21 |
| Height: |
7 ft 6 in |
| Empty
Weight: |
1294 lb |
| Gross
Weight: |
1947 lb |
| Max Speed: |
126 mph |
| Ceiling: |
22,474 ft |
| Endurance: |
2.5 hours |
| Crew: |
1 |
| Armament: |
1 37mm Hotchkis cannon |
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