Caproni PS.1
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Caproni PS.1, also known as the Pallavicino PS-1 and Caproni Ca.303, was an Italian four-seat sportsplane. It was designed specifically to compete in Challenge 1934, the European touring plane championships.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.19 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low-wing monoplane with trapezoidal, foldable wings with rounded tips
- Main wheels protruding from the lower wing surface when retracted
- Radial engine in a cowled nose and a multi-part canopy over four seats
It is a metal-construction cabin aircraft with a Fiat A.70 seven-cylinder radial, retractable landing gear and a rear skid.
Specifications
- The Caproni PS.1 has a length of 7.19 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.41 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 261 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Cesare Pallavicino designed it after moving to Caproni in 1933. Two prototypes were built, registered I-FRAN and I-MELO.
Variants
The second PS.1, I-MELO, was rebuilt in the late 1930s and redesignated Caproni Ca.166.
Where you'll see it
Both aircraft took part in Challenge 1934. In the technical evaluation the PS.1 placed second behind the Messerschmitt Bf 108, and Armando Francois finished the contest in 18th place.
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