Sopwith Schneider

The Sopwith Schneider was a seaplane version of the Sopwith Tabloid with a more powerful engine and redesigned tail. On 8 April 1914 it won the Schneider trophy easily, outracing all competitors. When war broke out, the RNAS ordered the "Tabloid Seaplane" into production, and starting in early 1915 they were used from various air stations and ships for patrol, escort, and anti-airship duties. It served not only from Britain but in the Dardanelles, Aegean, and the Eastern Mediterranean, from various seaplane carriers.

When upgraded with a 110 or 130hp Clerget engine, the plane was re-designated the Sopwith Baby.

Schneiders were much used and saw action in several theatres and in many types of missions.

1:144 Scale

 * Shapeways: Kampfflieger, Reduced Aircraft Factory

1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale

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