Caproni Ca.8
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1911 · bomber
The Caproni Ca.8 was an early Italian biplane built by Gianni Caproni in 1911, representing the company's first steps toward the military bomber role that would make it famous.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early Italian Caproni biplane
- Pioneer Italian military aircraft
- Single-engine two-bay biplane of Edwardian construction
Small equal-span biplane of typical Edwardian construction with an open pusher or tractor layout; distinguishable from other early Italian types by the Caproni family resemblance.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.8 has a length of 8.16 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.88 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 70 km/h (43 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Caproni began designing aircraft in 1910 and quickly attracted Italian military interest. The Ca.8 was among the first designs delivered to the Italian Army, providing basic flying experience before the development of the large tri-motor bombers of WWI.
Variants
Early Caproni designs were produced in very small numbers with few formal variants; individual aircraft often differed in detail.
Where you'll see it
The Ca.8 served with the Italian Army in very limited numbers as an early military aircraft; its significance is primarily as a stepping stone to Caproni's celebrated bomber line.
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