Caspar C 32
Caspar-Werke · Germany · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Caspar C 32 was an aircraft developed in Germany for aerial spraying in the late 1920s. It was designed by Reinhold Mewes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with staggered, equal-span wings
- Tandem open cockpits
- Small extra horizontal stabiliser near the top of a tall single fin
Look for a large single-bay staggered biplane with a tall fin carrying a small extra horizontal stabiliser near its top.
Specifications
- The Caspar C 32 has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1928. It was powered by a 310 hp Junkers L5 six-cylinder water-cooled in-line engine.
Variants
Four were built, and one of them carried the name Germania.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft carried the pilot and a single passenger or observer in tandem open cockpits.
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