CAMS 37
CAMS · France · first flew 1926 · reconnaissance aircraft
The CAMS 37 was a French 1920s biplane flying boat designed for military reconnaissance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Single pusher engine
- Crew of three with trainable guns in bow and behind the propeller
It is a single-engined pusher biplane flying boat.
Specifications
- The CAMS 37 has a length of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.5 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Maurice Hurel's first CAMS design, it first flew in 1926 and was ordered into service before the end of that year.
Variants
The 37A was the first production version, an amphibian bought by the French Navy.
Where you'll see it
It operated from every French Naval Air Station and many capital ships.
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