Sopwith

Sopwith Camel

Fighter

Zeppelin interceptors flown from towed barges.

  • First flight1916
  • IntroductionJune 1917
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built5,49

History

Zeppelin interceptors flown from towed barges.

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
18 ft 9 in
Wingspan
28 ft
Height
8 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
113 mph
Range
300 mi
Service ceiling
19,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Clerget 9B 9-cylinder air-cooled rotary piston engine (130 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 × 0.303 in Vickers machine guns