SPAD 11

Adapting the successful SPAD 7 design to the two-seater "C2" specification resulted in the SPAD 11. It was not maneuverable enough to be a fighter, though, so it was relegated to escort duty and army cooperation. While it was nowhere near the Salmson 2 or Breguet 14 in capabilities, large numbers were built to replace obsolescent A.R and Sopwith Strutter escadrilles. While they were gradually replaced over the period of 1918, a few were still in service at the Armistice.

Thirty-five were acquired by the American Expeditionary Force where they were used from February 1918 until replaced by Salmsons in June.

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