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The Sopwith Long Range Tractor Triplane (L.R.T. Tr) was a prototype British long-range three seat triplane escort fighter of the First World War. Of unusual layout with a small gunner's nacelle mounted on the upper wing to give an all-round field of fire. Only a single example was built other smaller fighters proving more practicable.

Sopwith L.R.T.Tr.1

Made by Sopwith Aviation Company.

Eng 1 Type
Rolls-Royce Eagle water-cooled V12 engine
First Flight
1916
Eng 1 Kw
187
Status
Prototype
Origin
United Kingdom
Number Built
1
Crew
3
Armament
1
Span M
16
Perfhide
n
Manufacturer
Sopwith Aviation Company
Max Speed Mph
approx 107
Max Speed Kmh
172
Span In
9
Span Ft
52
National Origin
United Kingdom
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
35
Similar Aircraft
*Armstrong Whitworth F.K.6*Vickers F.B.11
Eng 1 Hp
250
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
3
Length M
11
Category
Sopwith aircraft
Triplane aircraft

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