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This object is on display in World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation

Object Details

Date

2011

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Robert Trudnak

Physical Description

Wood and metal exhibit model of a Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter British rotary-engine, two-seat, two gun (front and rear), biplane, reconnaissance aircraft, skeletal model with only sheet metal covering the engine and plywood sections, with installed electric motor to turn engine, power cord, blocks to support axle and rear fuselage. 1:8 scale.

Dimensions

Approximate: 95.9 × 122.9 × 36.2cm (3 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 4 ft. 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 2 1/4 in.)
Storage (Current): 131.8 × 106.4 × 45.7cm (4 ft. 3 7/8 in. × 3 ft. 5 7/8 in. × 1 ft. 6 in.)

Materials

Wood
Varnish
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Paint
Rubber
Plastic
Leather
Copper Alloy

Inventory Number

A20120164000

Credit Line

Gift of Michael Hopper

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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