Sopwith F.1 Camel
The Sopwith Aviation Company F.1 Camel superseded the Sopwith Pup (another
sterling performer) and was basically a heavier and had a more powerful
engine. The armament, pilot, engine, and fuel were concentrated within a
short distance giving it remarkable manoeuverability. The Camel was the
most successful Allied fighter of the First World War. Sources state that
it accounted for over 3,200 enemy aircraft shot down.
Over 5,500 were manufactured during WWI.
A contentious contender... this aircraft has the reputation of the Spitfire
in WarBirds. Sometimes the skies in DoA seem filled with Camels but it is
easy to see why. Visibility is a little restricted yet against a bogey who
cannot manoeuver as well as the Camel you can keep them in the gunsight
with greater ease than any other aircraft in the set. It has good climb,
good speed, good acceleration, great turn rate, and easier spin "control"
in 1.3r1. With 2 x Vickers-Maxim Mk.I it is up there in the top five in
terms of lethality. A good all rounder then in a fight, two are a handful
for anyone. The faster planes can try to B'n'Z it but that is a dicey tactic
as the Camel will allow it's pilot to take advantage of any mistake (however
small) and quick! The Camel can carry bombs in "scout mode". Addition
of the "gyro" effect in left turning or rolling moves has taken
a bite out of it somewhat but not enough to trouble those who spend a few
more hours getting used to the change.
Engine(s): Reciprocating Le Rhône Rotary, 110hp: Clerget 9B, 9
cylinder, air cooled rotary, 130 hp
Wing Span: 28 ft
Length: 18 ft 8 in
Height: 8 ft 6 in
Weight: 1,422 lb (maximum take off)
| General Stats |
|
| Fuel Consumption (1%) |
54s |
| Stall Speed (1,000 ft) |
45mph |
| Armament Fighter |
|
| |
Weapon |
ROF |
Rounds |
| Primary |
2 x .303 Vickers |
484rpm |
1000 |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Armament Bomber |
|
| |
Weapon |
ROF |
Rounds |
| Primary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Armament Scout |
|
| |
Weapon |
ROF |
Rounds |
| Primary |
2 x .303 Vickers |
484rpm |
1000 |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Bombs |
20lb Cooper Bombs |
--- |
4 |
| Armament Balloon |
|
| |
Weapon |
ROF |
Rounds |
| Primary |
2 x .303 Vickers |
484rpm |
400 |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Max Level Speed |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,500 feet |
3,750 feet |
5,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
| 120mph |
116mph |
114mph |
110mph |
102mph |
| Climb Rate |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,000 feet |
3,000 feet |
4,000 feet |
5,000 feet |
| 31s |
50s |
55s |
59s |
62s |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 6,000 feet |
7,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
9,000 feet |
10,000 feet |
| 66s |
75s |
75s |
81s |
--- |
| 30 Minute Climb |
|
| Fuel |
15 Mins |
20 Mins |
25 Mins |
30 Mins |
| 33% |
12500 |
14300 |
14950 |
15450 |
| Maximum Dive Speed |
|
| 200mph |
|
| Roll Rate LEFT |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,500 feet |
3,750 feet |
5,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
| 10.8s |
10.6s |
10.7s |
10.4s |
10.5s |
| Roll Rate RIGHT |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,500 feet |
3,750 feet |
5,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
| 10.4s |
10.3s |
10.2s |
10.2s |
9.4s |
| Turn Rate LEFT |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,500 feet |
3,750 feet |
5,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
| 13.8s |
14.5s |
15.6s |
16.6s |
17.7s |
| Aceeleration |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,500 feet |
3,750 feet |
5,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
| 17.2s |
19.5s |
20.5s |
24.9s |
42.1s |
| Zoom Climb |
|
| 1,000 feet |
2,500 feet |
3,750 feet |
5,000 feet |
8,000 feet |
| 1575 (575) |
3050 (550) |
4200 (450) |
5475 (475) |
8500 (500) |
| Lethality |
|
| Armament Fighter |
| |
Weapon |
Duration |
Time To... |
| Primary |
2 x .303 Vickers |
62s |
19s |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Lethality |
|
| Armament Bomber |
| |
Weapon |
Duration |
Time To... |
| Primary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Lethality |
|
| Armament Scout |
| |
Weapon |
Duration |
Time To... |
| Primary |
2 x .303 Vickers |
62s |
19s |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Bombs |
20lb Cooper Bombs |
--- |
--- |
| Lethality |
|
| Armament Balloon |
| |
Weapon |
Duration |
Time To... |
| Primary |
2 x .303 Vickers |
25s |
19s |
| Secondary |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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