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Airdrome Aeroplanes Airdrome Aeroplanes Company type - Private company Industry - Aerospace Founded - 1989 Headquarters - Holden, Missouri, United States Key people - CEO: Robert Baslee Products - Kit aircraft Number of employees - Two (2016) Website - www.airdromeaeroplanes.com Airdrome Aeroplanes is an American aircraft manufacturer, founded by Robert Baslee, that offers a large selection of kit aircraft for amateur construction. The company is based in Holden, Missouri. The company produces a range of kits specializing in replica aircraft from the pre-World War I pioneer period and from both the Central Powers and Allies of World War I. History Baslee started in aviation as a teenager, building model aircraft. He paid for his hobby by mowing lawns and shoveling snow in Lee's Summit, Missouri. A week before he turned 16, he sold all his models and started work on his private pilot certificate, completing it at age 17, with money earned working in the fast food industry. He became an apprentice machinist, graduated from high school in 1983 and later completed a degree in mechanical engineering. Baslee constructed a series of homebuilt aircraft, selling each one to pay for the next one. He had aspired to build a Fokker Triplane, but found the existing replica plans very complex and slow to construct. He applied his engineering knowledge and created a new design of the DR.1, with a simplified structure and revised airfoil, a modified Clark Y, to improve handling. The resulting design uses aluminum tubing and pop riveted gussets, in place of wooden structure. All designs use a two-spar wing design to give redundancy not found in the original First World War designs. Most World War I designs were very tail-heavy and so the balance was adjusted in his designs to give a better center of gravity. The prototype Triplane was shown at EAA AirVenture in 1989, resulting in requests for kits from prospective customers. This in turn resulted in the founding of the company to develop and produce the kits. Each design is completed over about 1000 hours of work and then a prototype is finished. The prototype construction allows the completion of photographs and video of the construction techniques. The company has two employees, including Baslee and ships an average of one kit per week. The company has about 500 aircraft flying. The company is best known for its construction of four full-scale Nieuport 17 aircraft for the 2006 film Flyboys during a period of 52 days. The company also built a Morane L for the 2009 film Amelia. Aircraft (References: Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) Summary of aircraft built by Airdrome Aeroplanes Model name - First flight - Number built - Type Bleriot Model XI - - 1 - Pioneer aircraft replica Dream Classic - - 49 - Inspired by the pioneer Santos-Dumont Demoiselle Dream Fantasy Twin - - 4 - Two-seat version of the Dream Classic Eindecker E-III - - 14 - World War I aircraft replica Fokker DR-1 - - 23/5 - World War I aircraft replica in 3/4 scale and full size Fokker D-VI - - 7 - World War I aircraft replica in 3/4 scale Fokker D-VII - - 2 - World War I aircraft replica 80% scale Fokker D-VIII - - 16 - World War I aircraft replica in 3/4 scale Taube - - 1 - World War I aircraft replica Morane Saulnier L - - 1 - World War I aircraft replica Nieuport 11 - - 1 - World War I aircraft replica 7/8 scale Nieuport 17 - - 7 - World War I aircraft replica Nieuport 24 - - 12 - World War I aircraft replica Nieuport 25 - - - World War I aircraft replica Nieuport 28 - - 1 - World War I aircraft replica Sopwith Pup - - 2 - World War I aircraft replica Sopwith Camel - - 1 - World War I aircraft replica Sopwith Baby - - 1 - World War I aircraft replica DeHavilland DH-2 - - 2 - World War I aircraft 80% scale replica 80% scale Airdrome Fokker D-VII at Sun 'n Fun 2004 Airdrome Bleriot Model XI (Airdrome Bleriot Model XI (0.75:1)) Airdrome Bleriot Model XI Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 3 (full scale, 2011) / 1 (3/4 scale, 2011) Developed from - Blériot XI The Airdrome Bleriot Model XI, also referred to as the Airdrome Bleriot XI, is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is available as a full-scale or 3/4 replica of the French Blériot XI 1909 pioneer aircraft that was designed by Louis Blériot and used to fly across the English Channel on 25 July 1909. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Bleriot Model XI features a cable-braced monoplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from steel and aluminum, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The full scale Airdrome Bleriot Model XI has a wingspan of 28.6 ft (8.7 m) and a wing area of 187 sq ft (17.4 m2). The standard engine used on the full-scale version is the 110 hp (82 kW) four stroke Rotec R2800 radial engine, while the 3/4 scale version uses a Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Building time from the factory-supplied full scale kit is estimated at 375 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Three examples of the full scale and one 3/4 kit had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Full Scale Bleriot Model XI) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 28.6 ft (8.7 m) Wing area: 187 sq ft (17.4 m2) Empty weight: 654 lb (297 kg) Gross weight: 1,014 lb (460 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotec R2800 seven cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke radial engine, 110 hp (82 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 50 mph (80 km/h, 43 kn) Stall speed: 32 mph (51 km/h, 28 kn) Range: 100 mi (160 km, 87 nmi) Rate of climb: 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s) Wing loading: 5.4 lb/sq ft (26 kg/m2) Airdrome DeHavilland DH-2 Airdrome DeHavilland DH-2 Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 2 (2011) Developed from - Airco DH.2 The Airdrome DeHavilland DH-2 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is an 80% scale replica of the First World War British Airco DH.2 fighter, used to counter the Fokker Scourge of 1915. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome DeHavilland DH-2 features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is made from steel and aluminum, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The Airdrome DeHavilland DH-2 has a wingspan of 22.8 ft (6.9 m) and a wing area of 145 sq ft (13.5 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 40 to 52 hp (30 to 39 kW). The standard engine used is the 40 hp (30 kW) Valley Engineering Big Twin four stroke engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 350 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Two examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (DeHavilland DH-2) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 15 ft (4.6 m) Wingspan: 22.8 ft (6.9 m) Wing area: 145 sq ft (13.5 m2) Empty weight: 354 lb (161 kg) Gross weight: 596 lb (270 kg) Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Valley Engineering Big Twin two cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 40 hp (30 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 61 mph (98 km/h, 53 kn) Stall speed: 29 mph (47 km/h, 25 kn) Range: 120 mi (190 km, 100 nmi) Rate of climb: 615 ft/min (3.12 m/s) Wing loading: 4.1 lb/sq ft (20 kg/m2) Airdrome Dream Classic Dream Classic Role - Ultralight aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Designer - Robert Baslee Number built - 56 (2011) Developed from - Santos-Dumont Demoiselle The Airdrome Dream Classic is a minimalist, high wing, single seat, single engine ultralight aircraft inspired by the 1908 Santos-Dumont Demoiselle and produced in kit form by Airdrome Aeroplanes of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is intended for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles category. Development The Dream Classic was designed as a low-cost and very basic ultralight. The fuselage is open and constructed from pop-riveted aluminum tubing. The wing is covered with aircraft fabric and is wire-braced utilizing a kingpost to support the ground loads or optionally strut-braced. The wings can be removed in 20 minutes for trailering. Controls are conventional three-axis, with the elevator and ailerons operated by a side stick. Two different wings are available, a standard wing of 30.5 ft (9.3 m) span and 122 sq ft (11.35 sq m) area and a speed wing of 21.5 ft (6.6 m) span and 86 sq ft (8.00 sq m) area. The speed wing restricts the aircraft's useful load to 170 lb (77 kg), while the standard wing allows 250 lb (113 kg). The standard engine is the 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447, although engines of 28 to 52 hp (21 to 39 kW) can be used. The manufacturer estimates that a builder will take 100-120 hours to complete this aircraft from the kit. In 2009 the airframe-only kit for the wire-braced version cost US$3495 and US$3995 for the strut-braced version. A completed airframe is also available for an additional US$2000. By the fall of 2007, 48 wired braced and one strut-braced Dream Classics were flying. Variants Dream Classic Standard Single seat ultralight with 30.5 ft (9.3 m) wingspan and 122 sq ft (11.35 sq m) wing area, standard engine 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447. Dream Classic Speed Single seat ultralight with 21.5 ft (6.6 m) wingspan and 86 sq ft (8.00 sq m) wing area, standard engine 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447. Specifications (Dream Classic Speed) (Data from Airdrome Aeroplanes & Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: 170 lb (77 kg); no passengers Length: 14 ft 0 in (4.27 m) Wingspan: 21 ft 6 in (6.6 m) Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Wing area: 86 sq ft (8.00 m2) Empty weight: 223 lb (101 kg) Max takeoff weight: 393 lb (178 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 447 fixed pitch, 40 hp (30 kW) Performance Maximum speed: 76 mph (123 km/h, 66 kn) Cruise speed: 68 mph (110 km/h, 59 kn) Stall speed: 31 mph (50 km/h, 27 kn) Rate of climb: 670 ft/min (3.4 m/s) Wing loading: 4.57 lb/sq ft (22.25 kg/m2) Power/mass: 9.3 lb/hp (0.16 kW/kg) Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Aero-Works Aerolite 103 Ameri-Cana Eureka Avid Champion Beaujon Mach .07 Beaujon Enduro Birdman WT-11 Chinook Fisher Avenger Hummel Bird ISON Airbike Skystar Kitfox Lite Spectrum RX-28 Beaver Airdrome Dream Fantasy Twin Airdrome Dream Fantasy Twin Role - Amateur-built aircraft and ultralight trainer National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 4 (2011) Developed from - Airdrome Dream Classic The Airdrome Dream Fantasy Twin is an American ultralight trainer and amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft was derived from the single seat Airdrome Dream Classic and is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. Design and development The Airdrome Dream Fantasy Twin features a cable-braced biplane layout, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration mounted above the cockpit on the keel tube. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The Airdrome Dream Fantasy Twin has a wingspan of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a wing area of 150 sq ft (14 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 35 to 65 hp (26 to 48 kW). The standard engine used is the 50 hp (37 kW) two stroke Rotax 503, with 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582, 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447, 35 hp (26 kW) Rotax 377 or a 60 hp (45 kW) Volkswagen air-cooled engine optional. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 200 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Four examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Dream Fantasy Twin) (Data from Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 15 ft (4.6 m) Wingspan: 30 ft (9.1 m) Wing area: 150 sq ft (14 m2) Empty weight: 312 lb (142 kg) Gross weight: 630 lb (286 kg) Fuel capacity: 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 377 twin cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke radial engine, 35 hp (26 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 45 mph (72 km/h, 39 kn) Stall speed: 27 mph (43 km/h, 23 kn) Range: 79 mi (127 km, 69 nmi) Rate of climb: 550 ft/min (2.8 m/s) Wing loading: 4.2 lb/sq ft (21 kg/m2) Airdrome Eindecker E-III Airdrome Eindecker E-III Role - World War I replica fighter National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Designer - Robert Baslee Number built - 21 (2011) Developed from - Fokker E.III The Airdrome Eindecker E-III is a single-seat, mid-wing, conventional landing gear fighter aircraft replica produced in kit form by Airdrome Aeroplanes of Holden, Missouri. The Airdrome Eindecker E-III is a 3/4 scale replica of the First World War Fokker Eindecker E.III, the protagonist of the Fokker Scourge of the summer of 1915 when, equipped with a single synchronized Maxim machine gun, the Fokker E.III achieved air superiority over the western front. Development The replica E-III was designed to give aircraft homebuilders the opportunity to construct a replica fighter and was intended to appeal to the pilot who is also a history buff. The aircraft fits into the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles category and has a standard empty weight of 238 lb (108 kg) when equipped with the standard 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine. Optionally a 38 hp (28 kW) half Volkswagen air-cooled engine can be used, putting the aircraft in the US Experimental - Amateur-built category. Several other engines in the power range 30-40 kW (40-54 hp) can be fitted, including the Solo Flight Solo 40, Rotax 447 and Hirth F23. Other engines fitted to aircraft on the UK register include the Warner Scarab 145 and the Continental C85-12. The fuselage is constructed from pre-welded 4130 steel tube, along with aluminum tubing that is bolted and riveted together. The wing is conventional aluminum construction, wire braced from a short kingpost and the whole aircraft is covered with aircraft fabric. Unlike the original E-III, which utilized wing-warping, the replica has ailerons. The landing gear is bungee suspended. The engine cowling consists of a spun aluminum nose bowl with a sheet metal wrap-around. The kits are supplied complete including paint and fabric, except for the engine, propeller and instruments. Of note, the kit does not include a replica machine gun. The factory estimates that an average builder can complete the aircraft kit in 300 hours. The company claims that the aircraft kit can be assembled using "normal hand tools consisting of hacksaw, hand drill, file, pop rivet gun, wrenches, and hand nico press tool. Area required for construction should be approximate the size of a single car garage.". Operational history Twenty one examples had been completed by December 2011. Seven of these remained on the UK register in 2019. Specifications (E-III) (Data from Cliche, Aerocrafter, Kitplanes, Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: 242 lb (110 kg) useful load, no passengers Length: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m) Wingspan: 30 ft 0 in (9.15 m) Wing area: 96 sq ft (8.93 m2) Empty weight: 238 lb (108 kg) Max takeoff weight: 480 lb (218 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 two cylinder, two-stroke, 50 hp (37 kW) Performance Maximum speed: 63 mph (102 km/h, 55 kn) Cruise speed: 57 mph (92 km/h, 50 kn) Stall speed: 28 mph (45 km/h, 24 kn) Range: 80 mi (130 km, 70 nmi) Rate of climb: 1,100 ft/min (5.6 m/s) Wing loading: 5.0 lb/sq ft (24.4 kg/m2) Power/mass: 9.6 lb/hp (0.24 kW/kg) Armament Guns: 1 X replica Maxim machine gun (not supplied with kit) Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Pop's Props Pinocchio Airdrome Fokker D-VI Airdrome Fokker D-VI Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 14 (2011) Developed from - Fokker D.VI The Airdrome Fokker D-VI is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a 3/4 scale replica of the First World War German Fokker D.VI fighter, built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Fokker D-VI features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Fokker D-VI has a wingspan of 17.9 ft (5.5 m) and a wing area of 110 sq ft (10 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 46 to 65 hp (34 to 48 kW). The standard engine is the 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 two stroke engine, with a Volkswagen air-cooled engine optional. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 400 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Fourteen examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Fokker D-VI) (Data from Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 15 ft (4.6 m) Wingspan: 17.9 ft (5.5 m) Wing area: 110 sq ft (10 m2) Empty weight: 297 lb (135 kg) Gross weight: 568 lb (258 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 two cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 50 hp (37 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Maximum speed: 78 mph (126 km/h, 68 kn) Cruise speed: 73 mph (117 km/h, 63 kn) Stall speed: 30 mph (48 km/h, 26 kn) Range: 120 mi (190 km, 100 nmi) Rate of climb: 750 ft/min (3.8 m/s) Wing loading: 5.2 lb/sq ft (25 kg/m2) Airdrome Fokker D-VII Airdrome Fokker D-VII Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 5 (2011) Developed from - Fokker D.VII The Airdrome Fokker D-VII is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is an 80% scale replica of the First World War German Fokker D.VII fighter, built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Fokker D-VII features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Fokker D-VII has a wingspan of 23.3 ft (7.1 m) and a wing area of 148 sq ft (13.7 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 80 to 110 hp (60 to 82 kW). The standard engine is the 110 hp (82 kW) Hirth F-30 two stroke engine, with a Volkswagen air-cooled engine with reduction drive optional. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 400 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Five examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Data from Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 15 ft (4.6 m) Wingspan: 23.3 ft (7.1 m) Wing area: 148 sq ft (13.7 m2) Empty weight: 470 lb (213 kg) Gross weight: 770 lb (349 kg) Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F-30 four cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 110 hp (82 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Maximum speed: 105 mph (169 km/h, 91 kn) Cruise speed: 94 mph (151 km/h, 82 kn) Stall speed: 34 mph (55 km/h, 30 kn) Range: 240 mi (390 km, 210 nmi) Rate of climb: 960 ft/min (4.9 m/s) Wing loading: 5.2 lb/sq ft (25 kg/m2) Airdrome Airplanes Fokker D-VII at Sun 'n Fun 2004 Airdrome Fokker D-VIII Airdrome Fokker D-VIII Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 21 (2011) Developed from - Fokker D.VIII The Airdrome Fokker D-VIII is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a 3/4 scale replica of the First World War German Fokker D.VIII fighter, built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Fokker D-VIII features a parasol wing monoplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Fokker D-VIII has a wingspan of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a wing area of 75 sq ft (7.0 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 46 to 85 hp (34 to 63 kW). The standard engine is the 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 two stroke engine or 35 hp (26 kW) Rotax 377, with a Volkswagen air-cooled engine optional. Continental A65 65 hp (48 kW) engines and 55 to 75 hp (41 to 56 kW) Lycoming O-145 powerplants have also been used. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 400 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Twenty-one examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Fokker D-VIII) (Data from Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 16 ft (4.9 m) Wingspan: 25 ft (7.6 m) Wing area: 75 sq ft (7.0 m2) Empty weight: 275 lb (125 kg) Gross weight: 517 lb (235 kg) Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 two cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 50 hp (37 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Maximum speed: 92 mph (148 km/h, 80 kn) Cruise speed: 80 mph (130 km/h, 70 kn) Stall speed: 32 mph (51 km/h, 28 kn) Range: 280 mi (450 km, 240 nmi) Rate of climb: 1,120 ft/min (5.7 m/s) Wing loading: 6.9 lb/sq ft (34 kg/m2) Airdrome Fokker DR-1 (Airdrome Fokker DR-1 (0.75:1) / Airdrome Fokker DR-1 (1:1)) Airdrome Fokker DR-1 Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 27 (3/4 scale, 2011) / 5 (full scale, 2011) Developed from - Fokker Dr.I The Airdrome Fokker DR-1 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction and is available in two versions, a full-sized and a 3/4 scale replica. The aircraft is a replica of the First World War German Fokker Dr.I Triplane, built from modern materials and powered with modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Fokker DR-1 features a strut-braced triplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. Both aircraft kits are made up of twelve sub-kits. The dimensions and the engines recommended vary depending on which variant is being constructed. Building time for either version is estimated at 400 hours by the manufacturer. Variants Airdrome Fokker DR-1 Triplane - Full Scale Replica This version has a standard empty weight of 534 lb (242 kg), a wingspan of 24 ft (7.3 m) and is powered by a 102 hp (76 kW) Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Five had been completed by the end of 2011. Airdrome Fokker DR-1 Triplane - 3/4 Scale Replica This version has a standard empty weight of 341 lb (155 kg), a wingspan of 17.9 ft (5.5 m) and is powered by a 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke or a 65 hp (48 kW) Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Twenty-seven had been completed by the end of 2011. Specifications (3/4 scale DR-1) (Data from Bayerl, Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 15 ft (4.6 m) Wingspan: 17 ft 11 in (5.41 m) Wing area: 150 sq ft (14 m2) Empty weight: 341 lb (155 kg) Gross weight: 583 lb (264 kg) Fuel capacity: 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 64 hp (48 kW) Performance Maximum speed: 78 mph (126 km/h, 68 kn) Cruise speed: 64 mph (103 km/h, 56 kn) Stall speed: 34 mph (55 km/h, 30 kn) Range: 70 mi (110 km, 61 nmi) Rate of climb: 950 ft/min (4.8 m/s) Wing loading: 3.9 lb/sq ft (18.9 kg/m2) Airdrome Morane Saulnier L Airdrome Morane Saulnier L Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 2 (2011) Developed from - Morane-Saulnier L The Airdrome Morane Saulnier L is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a 3/4 scale replica of the First World War French Morane-Saulnier L fighter, first flown by French aviator Roland Garros to shoot down an enemy aircraft with a forward-firing machine gun in March 1915. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Morane Saulnier L features a parasol wing monoplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Morane Saulnier L has a wingspan of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a wing area of 120 sq ft (11 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 35 to 52 hp (26 to 39 kW). The standard engine used is the 35 hp (26 kW) Valley Engineering Big Twin four stroke engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 300 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Two examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Morane Saulnier L) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 17 ft (5.2 m) Wingspan: 26 ft (7.9 m) Wing area: 120 sq ft (11 m2) Empty weight: 356 lb (161 kg) Gross weight: 640 lb (290 kg) Fuel capacity: 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Valley Engineering Big Twin two cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 35 hp (26 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 63 mph (101 km/h, 55 kn) Stall speed: 31 mph (50 km/h, 27 kn) Range: 300 mi (480 km, 260 nmi) Rate of climb: 650 ft/min (3.3 m/s) Wing loading: 5.3 lb/sq ft (26 kg/m2) Engine detail Airdrome Nieuport 11 Airdrome Nieuport 11 Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 1 (2011) Developed from - Nieuport 11 The Airdrome Nieuport 11 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a 7/8 scale replica of the First World War French Nieuport 11 Bebe fighter, a key aircraft in ending the Fokker Scourge. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Nieuport 11 features a "V"-strut sesquiplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Nieuport 11 has a wingspan of 23.6 ft (7.2 m) and a wing area of 110 sq ft (10 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 52 to 80 hp (39 to 60 kW). The standard engine used is the 52 hp (39 kW) four stroke Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 375 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Only one example had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Nieuport 11) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 13.6 ft (4.1 m) Wingspan: 23.6 ft (7.2 m) Wing area: 110 sq ft (10 m2) Empty weight: 380 lb (172 kg) Gross weight: 720 lb (327 kg) Fuel capacity: 8 U.S. gallons (30 L; 6.7 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine four cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 52 hp (39 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 74 mph (119 km/h, 64 kn) Stall speed: 34 mph (55 km/h, 30 kn) Range: 150 mi (240 km, 130 nmi) Rate of climb: 700 ft/min (3.6 m/s) Wing loading: 6.6 lb/sq ft (32 kg/m2) Airdrome Nieuport 17 Airdrome Nieuport 17 Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 9 (2011) Developed from - Nieuport 17 The Airdrome Nieuport 17 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a full-scale replica of the First World War French Nieuport 17 fighter. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Nieuport 17 features a "V"-strut sesquiplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Nieuport 17 has a wingspan of 26.8 ft (8.2 m) and a wing area of 180 sq ft (17 m2). The standard engine used is the 102 hp (76 kW) four stroke Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 400 hours by the manufacturer. The aircraft can be constructed as a Nieuport 17 or as the more refined Nieuport 17bis. Operational history Nine examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Nieuport 17) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 19.5 ft (5.9 m) Wingspan: 26.8 ft (8.2 m) Wing area: 180 sq ft (17 m2) Empty weight: 532 lb (241 kg) Gross weight: 872 lb (396 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine four cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 102 hp (76 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 89 mph (143 km/h, 77 kn) Stall speed: 40 mph (64 km/h, 35 kn) Range: 370 mi (600 km, 320 nmi) Rate of climb: 950 ft/min (4.8 m/s) Wing loading: 4.8 lb/sq ft (23 kg/m2) Airdrome Nieuport 24 Airdrome Nieuport 24 Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2015) Number built - 12 (2011) The Airdrome Nieuport 24 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction and is available in two versions, the Nieuport 24 and Nieuport 24 bis. The aircraft is a full-sized replica of the First World War French Nieuport 24 fighter, built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Nieuport 24 features a strut-braced sesquiplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Nieuport 24 has a wingspan of 26.9 ft (8.2 m) and a wing area of 180 sq ft (17 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 85 to 110 hp (63 to 82 kW). The standard engine is the 110 hp (82 kW) Hirth F30 two stroke engine, with a Volkswagen air-cooled engine four-stroke or a 110 hp (82 kW) Rotec R2800 four stroke radial engine optional. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 400 hours by the manufacturer. The replica performs better than the original Nieuport 24 on the same installed power, because modern materials result in a much lighter aircraft. Operational history Twelve examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Airdrome Nieuport 24) (Data from Bayerl, Kitplanes and Airdrome Aeroplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 19.5 ft (5.9 m) Wingspan: 26.9 ft (8.2 m) Wing area: 180 sq ft (17 m2) Empty weight: 496 lb (225 kg) Gross weight: 836 lb (379 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F-30 four cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 110 hp (82 kW) Performance Maximum speed: 95 mph (153 km/h, 83 kn) Cruise speed: 83 mph (134 km/h, 72 kn) Stall speed: 35 mph (56 km/h, 30 kn) Range: 370 mi (600 km, 320 nmi) Rate of climb: 850 ft/min (4.3 m/s) Wing loading: 4.6 lb/sq ft (22 kg/m2) Airdrome Nieuport 28 Airdrome Nieuport 28 Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 2 (2011) Developed from - Nieuport 28 The Airdrome Nieuport 28 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a full-scale replica of the First World War French Nieuport 28 fighter. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Nieuport 28 features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing and gussets which are pull riveted together. Its flying surfaces covered in aircraft fabric. The kit is made up of twelve sub-kits. The Airdrome Nieuport 28 has a wingspan of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a wing area of 204 sq ft (19.0 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 110 to 150 hp (82 to 112 kW). The standard engine used is the 110 hp (82 kW) four stroke Rotec R2800 radial engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 500 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history Two examples had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Nieuport 28) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 24 ft (7.3 m) Wingspan: 25 ft (7.6 m) Wing area: 204 sq ft (19.0 m2) Empty weight: 812 lb (368 kg) Gross weight: 1,212 lb (550 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotec R2800 seven cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke radial engine, 110 hp (82 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 84 mph (135 km/h, 73 kn) Stall speed: 39 mph (63 km/h, 34 kn) Range: 200 mi (320 km, 170 nmi) Rate of climb: 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s) Wing loading: 5.9 lb/sq ft (29 kg/m2) Airdrome Sopwith Baby Airdrome Sopwith Baby Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 1 (2011) Developed from - Sopwith Baby The Airdrome Sopwith Baby is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a full-scale replica of the First World War British Sopwith Baby scout/bomber. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Sopwith Baby features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear with auxiliary skids and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The Airdrome Sopwith Baby has a wingspan of 25.5 ft (7.8 m) and a wing area of 240 sq ft (22 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 110 to 150 hp (82 to 112 kW). The standard engine used is the 110 hp (82 kW) four stroke Rotec R2800 radial engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 450 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history One example had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Sopwith Baby) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 25.5 ft (7.8 m) Wing area: 240 sq ft (22 m2) Empty weight: 695 lb (315 kg) Gross weight: 1,095 lb (497 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotec R2800 seven cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke radial engine, 110 hp (82 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 81 mph (130 km/h, 70 kn) Range: 200 mi (320 km, 170 nmi) Rate of climb: 945 ft/min (4.80 m/s) Wing loading: 4.6 lb/sq ft (22 kg/m2) Airdrome Sopwith Camel Airdrome Sopwith Camel Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 1 (2011) Developed from - Sopwith Camel The Airdrome Sopwith Camel is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a full-scale replica of the First World War British Sopwith Camel fighter. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Sopwith Camel features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft fuselage is made from welded 4130 steel tubing, covered in doped aircraft fabric. The Airdrome Sopwith Camel has a wingspan of 26.2 ft (8.0 m) and a wing area of 195 sq ft (18.1 m2). The standard engine used is the 150 hp (112 kW) four stroke Rotec R3600 radial engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 450 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history One example had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Sopwith Camel) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 26.2 ft (8.0 m) Wing area: 195 sq ft (18.1 m2) Empty weight: 943 lb (428 kg) Gross weight: 1,243 lb (564 kg) Fuel capacity: 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotec R3600 nine cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke radial engine, 150 hp (110 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h, 74 kn) Stall speed: 40 mph (64 km/h, 35 kn) Range: 200 mi (320 km, 170 nmi) Rate of climb: 675 ft/min (3.43 m/s) Wing loading: 6.4 lb/sq ft (31 kg/m2) Airdrome Sopwith Pup Airdrome Sopwith Pup Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 2 (2017) Developed from - Sopwith Pup The Airdrome Sopwith Pup is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a full-scale replica of the First World War British Sopwith Pup fighter. The replica is built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Sopwith Pup features a strut-braced biplane layout, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft fuselage is made from metal tubing, covered in doped aircraft fabric. The Airdrome Sopwith Pup has a wingspan of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a wing area of 205 sq ft (19.0 m2). It can be equipped with engines ranging from 110 to 150 hp (82 to 112 kW). The standard engine used is the 110 hp (82 kW) four stroke Rotec R2800 radial engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 450 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history One example had been completed by December 2011. Another example completed its first flight in late May 2017. Specifications (Sopwith Pup) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 19 ft (5.8 m) Wingspan: 27 ft (8.2 m) Wing area: 205 sq ft (19.0 m2) Empty weight: 396 lb (180 kg) Gross weight: 596 lb (270 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 U.S. gallons (53 L; 12 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotec R2800 seven cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke radial engine, 110 hp (82 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 81 mph (130 km/h, 70 kn) Stall speed: 37 mph (60 km/h, 32 kn) Range: 200 mi (320 km, 170 nmi) Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) Wing loading: 2.9 lb/sq ft (14 kg/m2) Airdrome Taube Airdrome Taube Role - Amateur-built aircraft National origin - United States Manufacturer - Airdrome Aeroplanes Status - In production (2011) Number built - 1 (2011) Developed from - Etrich Taube The Airdrome Taube (English: Dove) is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Airdrome Aeroplanes, of Holden, Missouri. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a 3/4 scale replica of the First World War German Etrich Taube scout/observation/bomber, built from modern materials and powered by modern engines. Design and development The Airdrome Taube features a mid-wing cable-braced monoplane layout with an inverted "V" kingpost, a two-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The Airdrome Taube has a wingspan of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a wing area of 170 sq ft (16 m2). The standard engine is a 105 hp (78 kW) Volkswagen air-cooled engine four stroke engine. Building time from the factory-supplied kit is estimated at 500 hours by the manufacturer. Operational history One example had been completed by December 2011. Specifications (Taube) (Data from Kitplanes) General characteristics Crew: one Length: 17 ft (5.2 m) Wingspan: 30 ft (9.1 m) Wing area: 170 sq ft (16 m2) Empty weight: 720 lb (327 kg) Gross weight: 1,145 lb (519 kg) Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal) Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine four cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke automotive conversion, 105 hp (78 kW) Propellers: 2-bladed wooden Performance Cruise speed: 65 mph (105 km/h, 56 kn) Stall speed: 35 mph (56 km/h, 30 kn) Range: 200 mi (320 km, 170 nmi) Rate of climb: 700 ft/min (3.6 m/s) Wing loading: 6.7 lb/sq ft (33 kg/m2) |