Sopwith Camel

The Sopwith Camel is a British fighter airplane dating from World War I that was included in early versions of Microsoft's Flight Simulator. In Flight Simulator 2004, it was replaced by several different vintage and historical aircraft types. The Camel sported one of the most powerful rotary engines ever built, the Bentley BR.1, which cranked out over 150 horsepower. The high power ratings meant that the rapidly spinning engine created enormous torque, giving the Camel appalling handling properties. However, in the hands of an experienced pilot, it could out-turn and out-dive any enemy fighter aircraft in favorable circumstances.