Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr.I Triplane
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 flies further: 485 km against 300 km for the Fokker Dr.I Triplane. The Sopwith Camel has the wider wingspan: 8.5 m against 7.2 m for the Fokker Dr.I Triplane. The Sopwith Camel is heavier at takeoff: 0.66 tonnes against 0.59 tonnes for the Fokker Dr.I Triplane. The Sopwith Camel first flew in 1916, 1 year before the Fokker Dr.I Triplane (1917).
| Sopwith Camel | Fokker Dr.I Triplane |
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| Top speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
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| Range | 485 km (301 miles) | 300 km (186 miles) |
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| Length | 5.7 m (19 ft) | 5.8 m (19 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 8.5 m (28 ft) | 7.2 m (24 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.66 t (1,455 lb) | 0.59 t (1,301 lb) |
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| First flight | 1916 | 1917 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 1 crew |
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| Engines | 1 × rotary piston | 1 × Oberursel Ur.II rotary engine |
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| Built by | Sopwith | Fokker |
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| Country | UK | Germany |
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