| SPAD S.A | |
|---|---|
| |
| French SPAD S.A-2 of Escadrille N49 in Corzieux. | |
| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Société Pour l'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) |
| Designer | Louis Béchereau |
| First flight | 1915 |
| Introduction | 1915 |
| Status | retired |
| Primary users | Russian Empire France |
| Produced | 1915–1916 |
| Number built | 107 |
| Variants | SPAD S.G |
The SPAD S.A (also called S.A.L.) was a French two-seat tractor biplane first flown in 1915. It was used by France and Russia in the early stages of the First World War in the fighter and reconnaissance roles. It was a unique aircraft that carried its observer in a nacelle ahead of wing, engine and propeller.