Caproni CH.1
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1935 · fighter
The Caproni CH.1 was a single-seat biplane fighter, of which a single prototype was produced in Italy in 1935.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.19 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with wings of equal span
- Spatted landing gear
- Enclosed cockpit with a canopy that slides to the rear
It is a clean single-bay biplane with equal-span wings, spatted landing gear and a nine-cylinder Piaggio radial driving a three-bladed propeller. The cockpit was enclosed under a canopy that slid to the rear.
Specifications
- The Caproni CH.1 has a length of 7.19 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 377 km/h (234 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Antonio Chiodi began design work in 1934 as a private venture of the Caproni company, and the CH stands for Chiodi. It was an aerodynamically clean single-bay biplane of all-metal construction with fabric skin, and Chiodi himself flew it on its first flight in May 1935.
Variants
Only one example was built, and no further examples followed.
Where you'll see it
The Regia Aeronautica tested the CH.1 at Guidonia Montecelio in July and August 1935, and found an exceptional rate of climb. Tests ended when it flipped over onto its back during a landing and was damaged, and no production order was placed.
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