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7F.1

Snipe

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The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe was a British single-seat biplane fighter aircraft developed by the Sopwith Aviation Company toward the end of World War I. Introduced in 1918, the Snipe was designed to succeed the earlier Sopwith Camel and featured improved performance and handling characteristics. It is powered by a Bentley BR2 rotary engine, providing better speed and altitude performance than its predecessor.

The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe entered service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the final months of World War I, and although it did not see extensive combat before the war's end, it was regarded as one of the best British fighters of its time. The Snipe's design incorporated lessons learned from earlier aircraft, and its combination of agility, speed, and firepower made it a capable and well-regarded fighter. The Snipe contributed to the post-war development of aviation technology and influenced future generations of fighter aircraft.

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Manufacture

Sopwith

Max Speed

121

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Type

Fighter

Accomodations

2

First Flight

January 1, 1915

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Empty Weight

1316

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Ceiling

13000

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