소프와드 돌고래 | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 영국 |
| 역할 | 전투기 |
| 첫 번째 비행 | 1917년 5월 23일 |
| 내장 | 2072 |
Tthe 소프위드 5F.1 돌고래 Sopwith Aviation Company에서 제조 한 영국 전투기였습니다. 그것은 제 1 차 세계 대전 중 왕립 비행단과 그 후계자 인 왕립 공군에 의해 사용되었습니다. 돌핀은 1918년 초 서부 전선에 투입되어 강력한 전투기임을 입증했습니다. 항공기는 전후 인벤토리에 보관되지 않았으며 전쟁 직후 퇴역했습니다.
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 15 |
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참고 항목:
General Characteristics
The Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin was a British fighter aircraft used by the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during the final stages of World War I. Designed to excel at high altitudes, the Dolphin featured a unique wing arrangement known as “negative stagger,” where the upper wing was set back behind the lower wing. This, along with the pilot’s head protruding slightly through the upper wing’s center section, provided exceptional upward visibility, though it was initially unpopular with pilots who feared injury in a crash.
| Property | Typical Value (Dolphin Mk I) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Single-Seat Fighter Biplane |
| 제조업체 | Sopwith Aviation Company |
| First Flight | May 23, 1917 |
| 서비스 중 | February 1918 – Post-War |
| No. Built | Approx. 2,072 (Total orders) |
| 승무원 | 1 (Pilot) |
| 길이 | 6.78 m (22 ft 3 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 9.91 m (32 ft 6 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 890 kg (1,959 lb) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engine: One Hispano-Suiza 8B 8-cylinder, water-cooled V-8 engine (typically geared).
- Power Output: 149 kW (200 hp).
- Construction: Conventional wooden airframe with fabric covering.
- Engine Issues: A major drawback was the unreliability of the geared Hispano-Suiza engine, particularly the reduction gearing built by some subcontractors, which limited the Dolphin’s service readiness.
- Visibility: The innovative cockpit design placed the pilot’s head high, providing excellent upward and forward visibility, crucial for high-altitude combat.
Performance and Armament
- Maximum Speed: Up to 211 km/h (131 mph, 114 knots) at sea level.
- Service Ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft).
- Climb Rate: Approximately 10 minutes 20 seconds to reach 3,048 m (10,000 ft).
- Standard Armament: Two fixed, synchronized 7.7 mm (.303 in) Vickers machine guns mounted in the forward fuselage.
- Additional Armament: Provision for one or two Lewis guns mounted on the upper wing center section, firing upwards over the propeller arc. These guns were often removed by pilots to improve performance and safety.
- Ordnance: Could carry up to four 11 kg (25 lb) Cooper bombs for ground attack roles.
- Combat Role: It was a fast and maneuverable fighter, particularly effective in high-altitude engagements against German reconnaissance aircraft.
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