Sopwith Snipe Fighter

In 1918, the Snipe entered the war as a replacement for the Sopwith Camel and Dolphin. The performance of the Snipe was not much better than that of the Camel, but it had a high ceiling (like the Dolphin), improved handling and visibility. It entered WWI too late to make a significant difference to the war. The 497 built became the most important British single-seat fighters of the era, serving until the mid-twenties.

Technical Details
The Snipe was designed around the new 230 hp Bentley BR2 engine. It powered the aircraft to 121 mph (195 km/h), with a ceiling of 19,700 ft (6000 m). It was armed with the standard set of twin, front mounted, Vickers 0.303 machine guns, and could carry four 20 lb bombs under the bottom wing.

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Image From: Taylor and Bowyer. Pictorial History of the RAF. Vol 1 1918-1939. Permission to be requested.