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Sopwith Snipe [Great Britain]
Sopwith Snipe [ William Barker's E8102]

A descendant of the Sopwith Camel, the Snipe was equipped with a more powerful engine and provided better visibility from the cockpit. Though not much faster than the Camel, the Snipe had a better rate of climb and pilots found it much easier to fly.
  • On 27 October 1918, William Barker made the Sopwith Snipe famous in a single-handed battle with more than 60 enemy aircraft that earned him the Victoria Cross.
  • The highest scoring ace for this aircraft was Elwyn King, an Australian, with 7 victories.
Specifications
Country:Great Britain
Manufacturer:Sopwith Aviation Company
Type:Fighter
First Introduced:1918
Number Built:497
Engine(s):Bentley B.R.2, 230 hp
Wing Span:31 ft 1 in
Length:19 ft 10 in
Height:9 ft 6 in
Empty Weight:1312 lb
Gross Weight:2020 lb
Max Speed:121 mph
Ceiling:19,500 ft
Endurance:3 hrs
Crew:1
Armament:2 machine guns

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