Sopwith Camel vs de Havilland Tiger Moth
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Sopwith Camel is faster: 185 km/h against 175 km/h for the de Havilland Tiger Moth. The de Havilland Tiger Moth flies further: 486 km against 485 km for the Sopwith Camel. The de Havilland Tiger Moth has the wider wingspan: 8.9 m against 8.5 m for the Sopwith Camel. The de Havilland Tiger Moth is heavier at takeoff: 0.83 tonnes against 0.66 tonnes for the Sopwith Camel. The Sopwith Camel first flew in 1916, 15 years before the de Havilland Tiger Moth (1931).
| Sopwith Camel | de Havilland Tiger Moth |
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| Top speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
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| Range | 485 km (301 miles) | 486 km (302 miles) |
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| Length | 5.7 m (19 ft) | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 8.5 m (28 ft) | 8.9 m (29 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.66 t (1,455 lb) | 0.83 t (1,830 lb) |
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| First flight | 1916 | 1931 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 2 crew (a student and an instructor) |
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| Engines | 1 × rotary piston | 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major |
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| Built by | Sopwith | de Havilland |
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| Country | UK | UK |
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