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Sopwith Salamander [Great Britain]
Sopwith Salamander

Patterned after the Sopwith Snipe, the Salamander had an armor plated fuselage and was developed for use as a ground attack aircraft. The war ended before it entered service.

Specifications
Country:Great Britain
Manufacturer:Sopwith Aviation Company
Type:Ground attack
First Introduced:1918
Number Built:419
Engine(s):Bentley BR2
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Crew:1
Armament:2 machine guns
4 bombs

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