Sopwith Type 137

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Sopwith Type 137
Role Seaplane
Manufacturer Sopwith
Primary user U.K. (RNAS)
Number built 2 [1]
Engine 120hp Austro-Daimler or 200hp Canton Unné [1]
Armament none
Crew 2

Two Sopwith floatplanes, Nos. 137 and 138, were used by the RNAS in 1914. Both started with the 120hp Austro-Daimler engine, but № 138 was upgraded to a 200hp Canton Unné. At least one survived into 1915.[1]

References

Citations
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nowarra, p.92.
Bibliography
  • Heinz J. Nowarra, Bruce Robertson, and Peter G. Cooksley. Marine Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Letchworth, Herts, England: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1966. ISBN 0900435070