Caproni Ca.316
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1940 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Caproni Ca.316 was a reconnaissance seaplane produced in Italy during World War II, intended for catapult operations from Italian Navy capital ships.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large pontoons carried under the engine nacelles on streamlined pylons
- Extensively glazed lower nose
- Two Piaggio P.VII radial engines
A twin-engined low-wing floatplane with pontoons slung beneath the nacelles and a glazed nose.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.316 has a length of 12.89 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.9 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 331 km/h (206 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was a modification of the Ca.310 Idro seaplane, from the family of Caproni designs derived from the Ca.306 airliner prototype of 1935. It first flew on 14 August 1940.
Variants
The basic Ca.310 design was modified with large pontoons under the engine nacelles and a revised nose with extensive ventral glazing.
Where you'll see it
Fourteen were built and assigned in 1942 to the 3a Squadriglia of the Scuola Osservazione Marittima.
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