First built in 1916 the Sopwith Aviation Company brought this twin-gun marvel into combat as a response to the Fokker Triplane. Intentionally built to be unstable to increase its agility it was a challenge to control. Only advanced pilots were able t o fly this plane because straight flight required constant adjustment. This handmade wooden model features accurate details of the namesake fuselage engine prop and wheels. Look closely and take in the details of the nine cylinder rotary 150 horsepow er engine that powered the plane to a top speed of 115 mph. Silk canvas is stretched over the wooden frame of this model and you can just imagine the impressive 28 foot wingspan. The smoothly finished wooden propeller shows how this plane could knife through the sky. Authentic decoration and twin mounted guns make this model thrillingly accurate. No wonder Charles Schulz chose this plane for Snoopy to pilot. Some minor assembly is required. Order this model and enjoy the details of one the most effective planes for the Allies.About Authentic ModelsAuthentic Models strives to create and distribute a comprehensive collection of historic and fine art reproductions worldwide. Haring Piebenga founded the company in 1968 and today AM is a Europea n wholesale manufacturer with warehouses and corporate offices in Oregon and Amsterdam. AM pursues original items at auction and uses these models for their design ideas. Each hand-made item appeals to the human need for nostalgia intrigue and beauty by evoking a story from the past. High-quality construction using only the finest materials ensures that these charming pieces will become treasured heirlooms in their own right