Caproni AP.1
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1934 · bomber
The Caproni Bergamaschi AP.1 was an Italian monoplane attack aircraft designed by Cesare Pallavicino, who came from the Breda firm.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with fixed, trouser-covered landing gear
- Single Alfa Romeo radial engine in the nose
- Two-seat attack aircraft, an anachronism with fixed undercarriage in the mid-1930s
The large landing gear trousers were often removed in service for ease of maintenance.
Specifications
- The Caproni AP.1 has a length of 9.22 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.01 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 389 km/h (242 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was developed from the single-seat Ca.301 as a two-seater with a more powerful Alfa Romeo radial. The prototype first flew on 27 April 1934.
Variants
An initial series of 12 was delivered within 1936, followed by a second series with a more powerful engine and more aerodynamic landing gear. The Ca.335 was a later development.
Where you'll see it
It equipped eight squadriglie of the Regia Aeronautica and took part in the Spanish Civil War. El Salvador bought four in 1938 and Paraguay ordered 22 in 1937.
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