Caspar C 27
Caspar-Werke · Germany · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Caspar C 27 was a training seaplane developed in Germany in the late 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane wing arrangement
- Two-seat trainer seaplane
- Single tractor propeller driven by a BMW IVa inline engine
Look for a biplane seaplane trainer 10.25 m long with a wingspan of 15.36 m.
Specifications
- The Caspar C 27 has a length of 10.25 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.36 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The C 27 first flew in 1926. It was powered by a single 305 hp BMW IVa inline piston engine.
Variants
Only two C 27s were built.
Where you'll see it
The C 27 was a two-seat trainer seaplane. Its maximum speed was 175 km/h and its service ceiling 4,000 m.
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