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Sopwith Bulldog
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SopwithBulldog

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1917
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SopwithBulldog

Sopwith Bulldog
Sopwith Bulldog Photo: [[User:Ad Meskens|Ad Meskens You are free to use this picture for any purpose as long as you credit its author, Ad Meskens. Example: © Ad Meskens / Wi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1917–1919
Operators8 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality88%
12
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
69/80
World War I
384/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Sopwith Bulldog
Production
1917–1919
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
22
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
12
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeSopwith Snipe
  • Mission TypeFighter/reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeClerget 11Eb 11-cylinder rotary piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling4,572 m
  • Endurance2
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.01 m
  • Wingspan10.34 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,132 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built2
  • Operators0
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1919
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1919
  • Operational StatusPrototype only
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1917Production started
  2. 1919Production ended
  3. 1924Entered service
109
years in service
2
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
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