Sopwith Grasshopper
Sopwith Aviation Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The Sopwith Grasshopper was a British two-seat touring biplane built by the Sopwith Aviation and Engineering Company at Kingston upon Thames in 1919.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.04 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane wing cell
- Single tractor engine in the nose
- Two-seat touring layout
It is a single-engined biplane with a length of 7.04 m and a span of 10.09 m.
Specifications
- The Sopwith Grasshopper has a length of 7.04 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.09 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 144 km/h (89 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype first flew in 1920. It was powered by a single 100 hp Anzani 10 engine.
Variants
Only one Grasshopper was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a civil touring design and only the single example was built.
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