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Sopwith Triplane
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Sopwith Triplane

Airplane

450 kmRange
152Units built

Overview

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

Dimensions

Length5.74 m
Wingspan8.08 m
Height3.20 m

Performance

Range450 km

Powerplant

Engine modelClerget 9B

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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