The Sopwith Camel was a legendary WWI fighter with unmatched air-to-air kill stats. Named after a peaceful animal, it was known for being unforgiving towards pilot mistakes. Only 8 of the 5,490 ...

Pilots of the Sopwith Camel complained that the engine, guns, fuel tank, and pilot were clustered too close. They didn't know the airplane's very shape generated drag that hampered its performance.