Sopwith Antelope Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sopwith Aviation Co

First Flight:

1919

Antelope:

1 - Sopwith Aviation Co

Type Specification

Applies to:

Sopwith Antelope

Type:

Enclosed cabin transport

Wing:

Two bay biplane, staggered, unswept and equal span. Fabric covered. Ailerons on upper and lower wings

Fuselage:

Flat sided fuselage mounted on lower wing. Covered in fabric

Tail Unit:

Wired braced tailplane with split elevator. Single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type supported on V struts attached to fuselage lower longeron. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 180 hp Wolseley Viper in the nose driving a two bladed propeller

Accommodation:

Single seat in open cockpit under upper wing for pilot with enclosed cabin behind for two passengers

Span:

46 ft 6 in

Length:

31 ft 0 in

Height:

11 ft 3 in

Empty:

2,387 lb

Loaded:

3,450 lb

Max Speed:

110 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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