Aircraft hub · 1915

Sopwith 1½ Strutter

First British aircraft with a synchronised gun; named after its bracing, which says much about 1915. The gazetteer currently lists it at 1 UK museum.

1
Museums
1915
First flight
~5,900
Built
100 mph
Top speed
First World War
Era

Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

Where to see the Sopwith 1½ Strutter in the UK

The gazetteer records 1 Sopwith 1½ Strutter airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: Midlands & Lincolnshire.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands Shifnal Midlands & Lincolnshire Sopwith 1½ Strutter Replica A8226
Type notes

The Sopwith 1½ Strutter in brief

TypeSopwith 1½ Strutter
First flight1915
EraFirst World War
Number built~5,900
Top speed100 mph
UK museums holding one1
Airframes recorded in this survey1

Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.

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