Caproni Ca.53
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Caproni Ca.53 was an Italian prototype light bomber built in the last months of World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Triplane layout
- Single Tosi Type FT engine
- Two-crew light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft
A triplane powered by a single Tosi Type FT engine. It is 9.23 m long with a wingspan of 14.3 m.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.53 has a length of 9.23 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.3 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1918. It was built by Caproni for the Italian Army.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype only and was designed to carry 400 kg of bombs.
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