Towards the end of the war, Camels lost their edge as fighters and were also used as a ground-attack aircraft. The Camel was powered by a single rotary engine and was armed with twin …

Apr 28, 2016 · The Camel was powered by a variety of rotary engines and by design was able to be fitted with engines from other manufacturers such as Bentley. The primary engine used …

Sep 17, 2024 · Flown expertly by Gene De Marco, this aircraft is a stunning example of World War I aviation history brought back to life. What makes this Sopwith Camel truly special is its …

Dec 20, 2012 · In inexperienced hands the Sopwith Camel could bite, and the engine’s torque was such that it had a nasty tendency to flip suddenly to the left on take off. Casualties among …

Physical Description Single engine, single-seat, WWI biplane fighter, with 130 HP Clerget 9B rotary engine.

Sopwith Camel Specifications and engine types used during the Great War and up until 1918. The Camel was the most produced aeroplane during WWI.

Jul 13, 2017 · The Sopwith Camel was initially powered by a 110 horsepower (82 kW) Clerget engine but was shortly upgraded to a 130 HP (96.9 kW) Clerget 9-cylinder rotary engine …

Until sufficient speed was developed during takeoff, Camel pilots maintained full right rudder to counteract the torque the rotary engine. Failure to do so often resulted in a ground loop with …

It was developed by the Sopwith Aircraft Company as a successor to the earlier Sopwith Pup and became one of the best known fighter aircraft of the Great War. The Camel was powered by a …

Designed as a replacement for the Sopwith Pup, it had a short-coupled fuselage, a heavy, powerful rotary engine, and concentrated fire from twin synchronised machine guns.