The Sopwith Camel is a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter aircraft that was introduced on the Western Front in 1917. It was developed by the Sopwith Aviation Company …

This Video: A short video showing a Gnome rotary powered Sopwith Camel starting and then idling, which highlights the effect that the torque of the rotary engine has on the aircraft.

Apr 28, 2016 · The Camel was powered by a variety of rotary engines and by design was able to be fitted with engines from other manufacturers such as Bentley. The primary engine used …

The Camel was a larger and heavier version of the Pup that was very sensitive to flight control inputs, due to the close proximity of the engine, cockpit and fuel as well as the torque effect of …

Sep 28, 2025 · The Director of Maintenance at Old Rhinebeck Airdrome describes flying and maintaining World War I aircraft with original rotary engines, including the legendary Sopwith …

Its name, "Camel," is said to refer to the hump created by its large rotary engine and the characteristic bulge of its engine cowl. This design, while giving it a unique appearance, also …

Single engine, single-seat, WWI biplane fighter, with 130 HP Clerget 9B rotary engine. The Sopwith Camel is among the most significant and famous of all WWI aircraft. Camels downed …

The Sopwith Camel was a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter introduced on the Western Front in 1917. Designed as a replacement for the Sopwith Pup, it had a short-coupled …

Sep 17, 2024 · Flown expertly by Gene De Marco, this aircraft is a stunning example of World War I aviation history brought back to life. What makes this Sopwith Camel truly special is its …

The "Comic" was a Camel variant designed specifically for night-fighting duties. The twin Vickers guns were replaced by two Lewis guns on Foster mountings firing forward over the top wing, …