First World War

Aircraft profiles from the first world war era of the Royal Air Force.

1 Aircraft Profiles
Featured First World War Aircraft

Sopwith Camel

Sopwith Aviation Company

Fighter Aircraft

Explore the Sopwith Camel, the agile RAF fighter that helped secure air superiority in 1918 and became a symbol of late-war air combat.

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Entered service June 1917
Retired Early 1920s
Max speed 113 mph (182 km/h)
Ceiling 19,000 ft (5,790 m)
Range 300 mi (485 km)

First World War · 1 aircraft

First World War

Sopwith Camel

Sopwith Aviation Company
Fighter Aircraft 1917–1920