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Sopwith Aviation Sopwith Triplane
Sopwith Aviation · Fighter · UK · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
The Sopwith Triplane is a British single seat fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the Sopwith Aviation Company during the First World War. It has the distinction of being the first military triplane to see operational service.
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
- 147
- Engine
- Clerget 9Z rotary
- Thrust / Power
- 110 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 18.9
- Wingspan (ft)
- 26.6
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1101
- MTOW (lb)
- 1541
- Endurance (hr)
- 2.75
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 20500
- Range (mi)
- 250
- Max Speed (mph)
- 113
- Armament
- 1x .303 Vickers