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| Sopwith
Snipe |
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No. 4 Sqn AFC
Image: © R. N. Pearson |
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| In 1918, the Snipe entered the war
as a replacement for the Sopwith Camel
and Dolphin. The performance of the
Snipe was not much better than that
of the Camel, but it had a high ceiling
(like the Dolphin), improved handling
and visibility. It entered WWI too late
to make a significant difference to
the war. The 497 built became the most
important British single-seat fighters
of the era, serving until the mid-twenties.
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Country: |
Great Britain |
| Manufacturer: |
Sopwith Aviation Company |
| Type: |
Fighter |
| First
Service: |
1918 |
| Number
Built: |
497 |
| Engine(s): |
Bentley B.R.2, 230 hp |
| Wing Span: |
31 ft 1 in |
| Length: |
19 ft 10 in |
| Height: |
9 ft 6 in |
| Empty
Weight: |
1312 lb |
| Gross
Weight: |
2020 lb |
| Max Speed: |
121 mph |
| Ceiling: |
19,500 ft |
| Endurance: |
3 hours |
| Crew: |
1 |
| Armament: |
2 machine guns |
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