The Sopwith Pup

The #SopwithPup, also known as the Sopwith Scout, was a single-seat #biplane fighter pivotal in World War I. Manufactured by Britain's Sopwith #Aviation Company, it was celebrated for its speed and agility, qualities that made it a formidable foe in dogfights. Equipped with a single machine gun and powered by rotary engines that allowed speeds up to 111 mph, the Pup was a compact yet powerful force in the air. Notably, it was used in anti-Zeppelin operations due to its high operational ceiling. It also made history as the first aircraft to land on a moving ship, a significant milestone in naval aviation. Though it was eventually phased out from the frontline service by the end of 1917, the Sopwith Pup's influence on the development of military aviation and its contribution to the Allied war effort during the Great War are undeniable. #worldwarone #war #aviationhistory #militaryaviation #militaryaviationhistory

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Thank you Sir Tom Sopwith!

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It was called the pup because it resembled a junior version of the Sopwith 1 1/2 strutter.

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Great video, packed full of interesting information, with a great script and wonderful narration. Many thanks!

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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Every time new past to present very great plans.

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How was the Pup different from the Camel? Which had greater production? Are there any still airworthy or are we destine to only see these beauties in Museums?

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The Sopwith Pup, introduced in 1916, was an earlier design. It was a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft with a reputation for being very agile and easy to fly. This made it a beloved aircraft among its pilots and contributed to its role as a trainer later in the war. The Pup was relatively underpowered compared to some of the German fighters it faced, but its maneuverability often compensated for that.
The Sopwith Camel, introduced in 1917, was a later design and was much more challenging to fly. The aircraft was very heavily armed and significantly more powerful than the Pup. Its design included a powerful rotary engine and twin synchronized machine guns. But the Camel was notoriously difficult to handle, with a torque effect from the engine that could lead to dangerous spins. However, in the hands of a skilled pilot, the Camel could be a formidable fighter.
Approximately 1,770 Pup aircraft were produced, while about 5,490 Camel aircraft were produced. As far as we can ascertain, the only current flying versions are replicas.