Overview
The Sopwith Pup is a British single-seater biplane fighter aircraft built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. It entered service with the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps in the autumn of 1916. With pleasant flying characteristics and good manoeuvrability, the aircraft proved very successful. Newer German fighters eventually outclassed the Pup, though it remained on the Western Front until late 1917. The remaining Pups were relegated to Home Defence and training units. The Pup's docile flying characteristics also made it ideal for use in aircraft carrier deck landing and takeoff experiments and training.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 5.89 m |
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| Wingspan | 8.08 m |
Performance
| Max. speed | 179 km/h |
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Crew & capacity
| Seats (max.) | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | rotary engine |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Alan D R Brown / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL
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