MAPS Air Museum - Sopwith Triplane
Bill Maloney 6/24/2010 |
01 Sopwith Triplane | 02 Sopwith Triplane | 03 Sopwith Triplane Main Gear | 04 LeRhone Rotary Engine |
05 Sopwith Triplane Tail | 06 Sopwith Triplane | 07 Sopwith Triplane | 08 Sopwith Triplane |
Length: 18 feet 10 inches
Wingspan: 26 feet, 6 inches
Height: 10 feet 6 inches
Crew: 1
Weight: 993 lbs Empty 1,405lbs Max
Max Speed: 117mph
Cruise Speed: NA - rotary engines are run either at full power or off (there is no throttle)
Range: 2.75hrs flight endurance
Service Ceiling: 10,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: ___ Gallons
Powerplant: LeRhone 9C rotary engine 80 hp
Armament:
Single fixed forward firing 30cal. Vickers machine guns
First Flight : 1916
Cost: $____
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