Caproni Ca.308 Borea
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1935 · airliner
The Caproni Ca.308 Borea, meaning North Wind, was a small airliner built in Italy in the mid-1930s. It carried seven passengers and a crew of three.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Streamlined low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed undercarriage with spatted mainwheels
- Two engines on the wings
The Ca.308 was a streamlined, low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration. Its undercarriage was not retractable and the mainwheels were fitted with spats.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.308 Borea has a length of 12.87 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.2 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 246 km/h (153 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The prototype, designated Ca.306, was exhibited at the Milan Exhibition of 1935. The basic design later served as the basis for a large family of military aircraft, beginning with the Caproni Ca.309.
Variants
The Ca 306 was the prototype. The production aircraft were designated Ca 308 Borea.
Where you'll see it
Ala Littoria ordered five examples and the Italian government ordered two for general-purpose use by its colonial administration in Libya. Eight aircraft were built in total.
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