CANT 13
CANT · Italy · first flew 1925 · reconnaissance aircraft
The CANT 13 was an amphibious aircraft designed for use on Regia Marina ships in response to a 1925 competition. It was designed by Raffaele Conflenti.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane amphibian flying boat
- Single V-12 engine with a two-bladed tractor propeller
- Armed with two Lewis guns
A two-seat biplane amphibian with equal-span wings, retractable undercarriage and a two-bladed propeller mounted between the wings above the hull.
Specifications
- The CANT 13 has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.68 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The CANT 13 first flew in 1925. It was powered by a 400 hp Lorraine-Dietrich 12Db V-12 water-cooled engine.
Variants
Two aircraft were built and no other versions are listed.
Where you'll see it
It was designed for shipboard use and could carry 100 kg of bombs and two 7.7 mm Lewis guns.
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