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Sopwith Aviation Sopwith 1½ Strutter

Sopwith Aviation · Fighter · UK · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Sopwith Aviation Sopwith 1½ Strutter — Fighter
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The Sopwith 1+1⁄2 Strutter is a British single- or two-seat multi-role biplane aircraft of the First World War. It was the first British two-seat tractor fighter and the first British aircraft to enter service with a synchronised machine gun. It was given the name 1+1⁄2 Strutter because of the long and short cabane struts that supported the top wing. The type was operated by both British air services and was in widespread but lacklustre service with the French Aéronautique Militaire.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
UK
Manufacturer
Sopwith Aviation
Operator
UK military
Primary Role
Fighter
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1916
Produced
5939
Engine
Clerget 9Z rotary
Thrust / Power
110 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
25.3
Wingspan (ft)
33.5
Empty Weight (lb)
1259
MTOW (lb)
2149
Endurance (hr)
3.75
Service Ceiling (ft)
15500
Range (mi)
565
Max Speed (mph)
100
Armament
1x .303 Vickers (fixed); 1x .303 Lewis (rear)