Aircraft of New Switzerland as of 1912

[Desertfox]

So Thantalas gets an idea as to what he has. Those of you who have bought Swiss aircraft, this is what was being offered.

I actually did this about a week ago, but the post was eaten, and I didn't get around to redoing it untill today.


Wright (HQ Phoenix)

The historical company started by the Wright Brothers. In N-verse they also hire Glenn Curtiss as an engine mechanic. He takes over the company when the brothers move to head the Swiss Aviation Research Agency (SARA). Wright Aircraft is the largest company in NS and possibly the World, Wright planes have seen combat around the World, from Taiwan to Greece.

Wright Fighter (OTL Curtiss-Martin Sonora)

A two seat, single engine pusher. Newer versions have a semi-enclosed fuselage. A very powerful and stable plane, it is the backbone of the Swiss 'Airforce'. The Fighter is capable of carrying a warload of 400lbs with a single pilot and 200lbs with a bombardier. It is used for photo reconnaissance, long range scouting, artillery spotting and bombing. The plane has also been used as a testbed and can carry even heavy machine guns, but MGs are not ususally fitted in the field as they are simply not required. Performance is comparable to the French Voisons.




Wright Flea (OTL Curtiss Headless Pusher)
The Fighter's smaller single seat sibling. The Flea is very popular among civilian pilots but disliked by the military due to its inability to carry much of a load. Very few are used for military purposes, the main user being the Navy in trials to see if planes can operate from ships. Performance is comparable to the DH-2.



Wright Flounder (OTL Curtiss Flyingboats)
A two seat, single engine, flyingboat. This aircraft is becoming very popular, and multi engine versions are being planned.



Lascurain (HQ Phoenix)

A small company started by a young engineer right out of college. Angel Lascurain (historical Mexican Civil Engineer, and head of TNCA) a graduate of the Phoenix Institute of Technology, designed his first plane while in college.

Type L (OTL Morane Saulnier L)
A parasol twin seat monoplane. The Type L is very fast but cannot match the Fighter's heavy warload. Type Ls are mainly used as artillery spotters and scouts.



Thomas-Morse (HQ Sydney)

Historical company with ahistorical aircraft.

T-2 Scout (OTL Bristol Scout)
A very clean single seat biplane. The few T-2s in service are used as short range scouts and fast couriers.



Hawker (HQ Sydney)

Company started by former Cavalry Colonel and pilot Harry Hawker. Hawker Aircraft currently builds licensed Wright Aircraft, thought a new design is in the works.