Vought VE-7
The Vought VE-7 "Bluebird" was an early biplane of the United States. First flying in 1917, it was designed as a two-seat trainer for the United States Army, then adopted by the United States Navy as its first fighter aircraft. In 1922, a VE-7 became the first airplane to take off from an American aircraft carrier.
| VE-7 "Bluebird" | |
|---|---|
| Mechanics work on a VE-7 | |
| Role | Fighter and trainer |
| Manufacturer | Lewis & Vought Corporation |
| Designer | Chance M. Vought |
| First flight | 1917 |
| Primary users | United States Navy United States Army Air Service |
| Produced | 1918-1928 |
| Number built | 128 |
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