The Sopwith Pup had a maximum speed of 111 mph, a maximum height of 17,500 ft and could carry a machine gun when needed. It could also fly for up to three hours.
Friday, 27 February 2015
The Great War - Aviation - Sopwith Pup
Designed half way through the war in 1916, the Sopwith Pup was easy to handle and fast. The RNAS ordered large quantities and it soon became very popular. It performed well against the German favourite Albatros D3 and was in service until late 1917.
The Sopwith Pup had a maximum speed of 111 mph, a maximum height of 17,500 ft and could carry a machine gun when needed. It could also fly for up to three hours.
The Sopwith Pup had a maximum speed of 111 mph, a maximum height of 17,500 ft and could carry a machine gun when needed. It could also fly for up to three hours.
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