sopwith camel
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BY WILL w
SOPWITH CAMEL
Why was the Sopwith Camel so successful?
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Engine
130hp Clerget engine
Wing Span
28ft
Length
18ft
Height
8ft 6in
SOPWITH CAMEL
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SOPWITH CAMEL’S WEAPONS
Guns
2 machine guns
Range
250 miles
Bomb Load
Four 20 pound bombs
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DOG FIGHTS
lt was famous for its climbing
It was difficult to defeat in dogfights
Can spin out of control if not handled correctly
Could stay in the air for 2 hours and 30 minutes
It fought in the battle of Pass Chendaek
DOG FIGHTS
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WHY WAS IT SUCCESSFUL
The Sopwith Camel was a biplane
A biplane could carry greater loads and had greater ability to climb quickly
It had a interrupter gear which allowed the guns to fire through the propeller
It carried two machine guns.
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ABOUT WILL
Will is a kid who likes Basketball, Legos,And has a Lego model of the Sopwith Camel!!!
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