Patterned after the Sopwith Snipe, the Sopwith Salamander had an armor plated fuselage and was developed for use as a ground attack aircraft. The war ended before it entered service. Specifications Country: Great Britain Manufacturer: Sopwith Aviation Company Type: Ground attack First Introduced: 1918 Number Built: 419 Engine(s): Bentley BR2 Wing Span: Length: Height: Empty Weight: Gross Weight: Max Speed: Ceiling: Endurance: Crew: 1 Armament: 2 machine guns 4 bombs Aces Aircraft Guests Search Copyright ? 1997-2002 Page revised on 09 January 2005