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Sopwith Camel British fighter biplane

42.4k phrongus  4.2 years ago

The Sopwith Camel was a British First World War single-seat biplane that was introduced on the Western Front in 1917. It was developed by the Sopwith Aviation Company as a successer to the Sopwith Pup and became one of the best known fighter aircraft of the Great War. Enjoy! ;-)

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 26.2ft (8.0m)
  • Length 23.4ft (7.1m)
  • Height 9.7ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 5,211lbs (2,363kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,327lbs (2,416kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.187
  • Wing Loading 21.1lbs/ft2 (103.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 252.3ft2 (23.4m2)
  • Drag Points 3260

Parts

  • Number of Parts 87
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 318
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    25.4k Mustang51

    @Dragons103 cheers buddy! That’s what I go for

    4.2 years ago
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    42.4k phrongus

    @Mustang51 Don’t worry, I have! They are very, VERY detailed.

    4.2 years ago
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    25.4k Mustang51

    @Dragons103 no problem my friend! Taking a look at the builds on my page always helps :)

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    25.4k Mustang51

    @Dragons103 it’s easy to get into that section with a good plane like this!

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    42.4k phrongus

    @Mustang51 Thx. I have been working on my biplanes and now I’m in ‘Hottest’. So that’s a good thing!

    4.2 years ago
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    25.4k Mustang51

    Nice Camel! You have the general shape down pretty well but it would definitely help to use a blueprint/diagram next time I think. That way you’ll get it perfect!

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    3,011 blindspot61

    @Dragons103
    Thank you. . :)

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    42.4k phrongus

    @blindspot61 It’s fine. I think you’re mini-planes are great!

    4.2 years ago
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    3,011 blindspot61

    Nice detail! There are still a lot I have to learn. .

    +1 4.2 years ago