Caproni Ca.100
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Caproni Ca.100 was an Italian two-seat primary trainer biplane produced from 1928, which became the standard elementary trainer of the Regia Aeronautica during the 1930s and remained in widespread use into World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Italian primary trainer biplane of the 1930s
- Open tandem cockpit sesquiplane
- Widely used by Regia Aeronautica flying schools
A conventional open-cockpit biplane with tandem seating, fixed undercarriage, and a small inline or radial engine. Its plain, unadorned lines are typical of primary trainers of the era.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.100 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Simple, robust, and forgiving to fly, the Ca.100 was produced in large numbers and became the aircraft on which virtually an entire generation of Italian military pilots learned to fly. It was also exported and used by civil flying clubs. Production continued through the 1930s with minor improvements.
Variants
Several engine variants were produced; the Ca.100 Idro was a floatplane version. The basic airframe was produced over many years with incremental updates.
Where you'll see it
The principal elementary trainer of the Regia Aeronautica throughout the 1930s and during World War II, also used by civil aero clubs and exported to several countries.
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