The Sopwith Triplane had a major advantage in roll control over its counterpart the Fokker Dr. I, as all three wings had functional ailerons (vs. the top wing only for the Dr. I, a likely factor in Werner Voß' flat-turn tactics on his last flight vs. multiple SE-5's). Lessons from the Tripe were put into the Camel biplane.
As to some of the comments--My Sopwith blueprints show the 2 vickers installation--this was late in production--the fuselage diam. is the same as the Camel, since both were designed to use the 130 HP Clerget--Black flight was all Canadian:Sharman,Nash,Alexander, Reid and Collishaw were all citizens of Canada
Bill, You have had me fooled and for the better! You did a great job on this triplane! I am building a Baslee Nieuport 17 and my dad and I are planning to attend this flyin next year...Will you be there?
The Sopwith Triplane had a major advantage in roll control over its counterpart the Fokker Dr. I, as all three wings had functional ailerons (vs. the top wing only for the Dr. I, a likely factor in Werner Voß' flat-turn tactics on his last flight vs. multiple SE-5's). Lessons from the Tripe were put into the Camel biplane.
bcschmerker 2 years ago
As to some of the comments--My Sopwith blueprints show the 2 vickers installation--this was late in production--the fuselage diam. is the same as the Camel, since both were designed to use the 130 HP Clerget--Black flight was all Canadian:Sharman,Nash,Alexander, Reid and Collishaw were all citizens of Canada
billn6291 3 years ago
@billn6291 Further to the comment about 2 gun triplanes, the original at RAF Hendon was restored as the 2 gun variety
billn6291 1 day ago
This is my re-production triplane at the 2007 Dayton fly-in--I am flattered that someone thought it was an original--Bill Woodall
billn6291 3 years ago
Bill, You have had me fooled and for the better! You did a great job on this triplane! I am building a Baslee Nieuport 17 and my dad and I are planning to attend this flyin next year...Will you be there?
Nieuport17flyer 3 years ago
I seem to recall reading that the first 6 "Tripes" had 2 guns then went back to the old 1 gun setup.
You're right about the RNAS.
I don't know if they were in the RNAS but it was the Canadian "Black Flight" that made this plane such a terror.
smilodino 3 years ago
thank you for the information....I didnt know much about it...I am a Nieuport guy, but i will be sure to change the title.
Nieuport17flyer 4 years ago