Sopwith Wallaby
Sopwith Aviation Company · United Kingdom · first flew 1919 · transport aircraft
The Sopwith Wallaby was a British single-engined long-range biplane built during 1919 by the Sopwith Aviation Company at Kingston upon Thames. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined long-range biplane
- Open cockpit with two seats that could be retracted inside the enclosed cabin
- Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII V8 engine
It is a single-engined biplane with an open cockpit for two and an enclosed cabin behind it.
Specifications
- The Sopwith Wallaby has a length of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.17 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed to compete for an Australian government prize of 10,000 pounds for a flight from England to Australia. It was powered by a Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engine.
Variants
Only one Wallaby was built. After its crash it was rebuilt in Australia as an eight-seat transport.
Where you'll see it
Registered G-EAKS, it left Hounslow for Australia on 21 October 1919 and crashed on Bali on 17 April 1920. It was shipped to Australia, rebuilt as an eight-seater and used by Australian Aerial Services.
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