Sopwith Grasshopper Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Sopwith Aviation Co

First Flight:

1919

Grasshopper:

1 - Sopwith Aviation Co

Type Specification

Applies to:

Sopwith Grasshopper

Type:

Training biplane

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 100 hp Anzani in the nose driving a two bladed propeller

Accommodation:

Tandem open cockpit for crew

Span:

33 ft 1 in

Length:

23 ft 1 in

Height:

Unknown

Max:

1,670 lb

Max Speed:

90 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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