Sopwith Pup (RNAS)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration lightweight construction
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Boxer
distinctive appearance
excellent climb rate
gptkbp:aircraft_role reconnaissance and escort missions
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:Sopwith_Pup_(RNAS)_2_B1
single-seat fighter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:ceiling 6,400 m
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:Western_Front
gptkbp:combat_role dogfighting
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Harry_Hawker
gptkbp:design_features short nose and large wings
gptkbp:design_influence later biplanes
gptkbp:design_philosophy lightweight and agile design
gptkbp:engine Le Rhône 9 J
gptkbp:famous_for agility and maneuverability
gptkbp:fighting_style high kill-to-loss ratio
gptkbp:first_flight 1916
gptkbp:flight_style stable and easy to fly
gptkbp:fuselage_material wood and fabric
gptkbp:height 2.54 m
gptkbp:historical_context World War I aviation
gptkbp:historical_impact paved the way for modern fighters
gptkbp:historical_significance first British aircraft with a fully synchronized machine gun
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sopwith Pup (RNAS)
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy influenced future fighter designs
gptkbp:length 5.97 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sopwith_Aviation_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 185 km/h
gptkbp:military_technology used in civilian aviation
gptkbp:nickname Pup
gptkbp:notable_case notable aerial victories
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Jutland
gptkbp:notable_features highly effective in dogfights
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Albert_Ball
used for training new pilots
well-regarded by pilots
gptkbp:number_built 1,750
gptkbp:operational_history served in various squadrons
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:post_war_career air superiority
gptkbp:production_years 1916-1917
gptkbp:propeller two-bladed
gptkbp:retirement_year 1918
gptkbp:role gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:service_frequency 1916-1918
gptkbp:squadron_history gptkb:No._3_Naval_Squadron
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sopwith_Camel
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Naval_Air_Service
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Sopwith_Pup_(RNAS)_2_B1
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:biplane
gptkbp:wingspan 8.23 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dog
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4