The Sopwith Camel, a British fighter aircraft used during World War I, had a maximum speed of about 185 miles per hour (298 kilometers per hour). Its speed, combined with its agility and powerful armament, made it one of the most effective fighters of the war. The Camel was renowned for its performance in dogfights, contributing significantly to the British air campaign.
During WW1 one of the best aircraft flown by the allies was the Sopwith Camel,the Sopwith Pup was a close sister to the Camel yet somewhat smaller but just as effective in the hands of a expierenced flyer.
Sopwith Camels were fighter aircraft developed by the Sopwith Aviation Co.
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Sopwith was the name of the factory owner - Sopwith Aviation Company. It was called the Camel because of a hump near the cockpit.
There have been many British fighter aircraft. Possibly 2 of the most famous were WW1's Sopwith Camel, a small biplane fighter, and ww2's Spitfire an aluminium framed and covered fast monoplane.
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Best known for starting the Sopwith Aviation Company in 1912 which produced, among other aircraft, the Sopwith Camel.
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The Sopwith Pup was developed by the Sopwith Aviation Co. Herbert Smith designed the Pup. He also designed the Camel, Snipe and the Triplane.
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