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Specifications are for authentic Sopwith Camel 110 hp Le Rhone or 130 hp Clerget 9b 9 cylinder rotary engines Empty weight: 929 lbs. Loaded weight: 1,453 lbs. Span: 28' 0" Length: 18' 9" Height: 8' 6" Full size static display replica of the famous WWI single seat fighter, built from original plans. Original construction methods duplicated wherever possible, with exception of non-aircraft grade wood, Dacron fabric finish, and fibre glass engine cowling. Engine is a clever mock up. General Information Several genuine Camel single-seat fighters remain in existence, but only two of these are known to be maintained in flying condition. An F.1 Camel (B5747) appears in Belgium's Musee de l'Armee, a 2F.1 Camel (N6812) is displayed in the National Aviation Museum at Ottawa. Approximately 5,600 Camels were built in 1917-1918, by 8 different U.K. companies, including the British Caudron Company. Photo: Museum archive | |
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