Sopwith Triplane "Blymp" V.2
5,236 SMH
8.1 years ago
Shorter fuselage, "Blymp" of Black Flight. The Sopwith Triplane was a British single seat fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the Sopwith Aviation Company during the First World War. It was the first military triplane to see operational service. The Triplane joined Royal Naval Air Service squadrons in early 1917 and was immediately successful. It was nevertheless built in comparatively small numbers and was withdrawn from active service as Sopwith Camels arrived in the latter half of 1917. Surviving Triplanes continued to serve as operational trainers until the end of the war.
Specifications
Spotlights
- Jettison 8.1 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
- Length 24.1ft (7.4m)
- Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 4,949lbs (2,245kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,661lbs (2,567kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.176
- Wing Loading 8.4lbs/ft2 (41.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 670.3ft2 (62.3m2)
- Drag Points 3053
Parts
- Number of Parts 149
- Control Surfaces 22
- Performance Cost 528
good plane
Doesn't fly.
@Jettison it may have something to do with weight distribution
Why does it always yaw to the left?