Caspar C 26
Caspar · Germany · first flew 1925 · light aircraft
The Caspar C 26 was a German two-seat sports biplane developed in the mid-1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-wood biplane
- Two-seat sports aircraft
- Single Bristol Lucifer engine driving a two-bladed fixed-pitch propeller
An all-wood biplane with a 12.4 m wingspan, powered by a 100 hp Bristol Lucifer inline engine.
Specifications
- The Caspar C 26 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1925 and was of all-wood construction. It took part in the 1925 Deutschen Rundflug.
Variants
Only one C 26 was built, registered D-674.
Where you'll see it
The one aircraft was entered in the 1925 Deutschen Rundflug.
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