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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. |
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