NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Sopwith Snipe was deployed to front line units just two months before the end of World War One. The aircraft, made in Great Britain, were equipped with electronic cockpit heating and oxygen.
Although the Sopwith Snipe was not the fastest aircraft of the time, it possessed an excellent climb rate and was highly maneuverable. Pilots appreciated the forgiving handling characteristics of the aircraft, and were confident of the qualities of the aircraft when encountering the enemy.
After the war the Sopwith Snipe went on to become the primary British RAF fighter aircraft and served through 1926.
fighter/bomber
one
Bentley
230 hp
1,300 lbs.
2,000 lbs. lbs.
2- 7.7 mm
4- 25 lbs. ea.
19' 9"
30' 1"
85 mph
120 mph
1,050 fpm
19,500 feet
300 miles
9/12/17
1918
Radio Control Airplane
The rc Sopwith Snipe from Aerodrome RC
Radio Control Airplanes:
Pictured above is a RC Sopwith Snipe built from a Aerodrome kit. It has a wing span of 41 1/2". Suggested power for the rc airplane is from a AXI 2217/20 motor swinging a 12 x 6 prop. Kurt Bengtson designed the balsa and plywood kit. Aerodrome RC will sell you a short kit or plans.
Kit Cutters has a short kit, full kit, or plans for sale of the Sopwith Snipe rc. Wing span is 46 1/2". For power you will need a .45 engine.
Cleveland Model & Supply has plans for a number of RC Sopwith Snipe airplanes. Wing spans are 31", 46" 61" and 92".
The picture immediately below is of the magnificent Sopwith Snipe rc airplane built by Peter McDermott. Unfortunately we do not have any additional details.
The pictures below are of rc Sopwith Snipes from CD-Scaledesign. They are 1/6 scale and have a wing span of 62". Materials used in their construction are balsa and plywood. Recommended power is a O.S. FS-60 engine. CD-Scaledesign will sell you plans or a short kit.
RC Universe has a member profile for Frank Sopwith that shows his recent postings.
RC Universe also has a review on another Sopwith aircraft, the Camel, by Hangar 9.
Watt Flyer has a posting on yet another aircraft made by Sopwith, the Scout.
Do you have a favorite RC Sopwith Snipe? Email us.
Sopwith Snipe
