Sopwith Baby (N2078)
Composite aircraft using parts of 8214 and 8215
8214
04/1916 - delivered to Central Supply Depot White City
07/1916 - transferred to Italian Government as pattern aircraft
8215
04/1916 - delivered to Central Supply Depot White City
July 1916 - transferred to Italian Government as pattern aircraft
1961 - the parts were noted with the Nash Collection at London Airport
1963 - moved with the collection to Upavon
1966 - at RNAY Fleetlands for rebuild
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Role - Single seat scouting and bombing seaplane
Manufacturers - Sopwith Aviation Co Ltd
Power Plant - One 110hp or 130hp Clerget
Wingspan - 25ft 8ins
Length - 23ft
Height - 10ft
Weight - 1,715lbs loaded with 130hp Clerget
Max Speed - 100mph at sea level with 130hp Clerget
Range - 2hrs 15min endurance
Armament - One Lewis machine gun and provision for two 65lb bombs, Ranken darts replaced the Lewis gun on some aircraft
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