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Sopwith Aviation Sopwith Dolphin

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

Sopwith Aviation Sopwith Dolphin — Fighter
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The Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin was a British fighter aircraft manufactured by the Sopwith Aviation Company. It was used by the Royal Flying Corps and its successor, the Royal Air Force, during the First World War. The Dolphin entered service on the Western Front in early 1918 and proved to be a formidable fighter. The aircraft was not retained in the postwar inventory and was retired shortly after the war.

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
1917
Produced
1532
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
Hispano-Suiza 8C
Thrust / Power
200 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
22.3
Wingspan (ft)
32.6
Empty Weight (lb)
1406
MTOW (lb)
1967
Endurance (hr)
2
Service Ceiling (ft)
21000
Range (mi)
185
Max Speed (mph)
128
Armament
2x .303 Vickers; 2x .303 Lewis (overwing)