Caspar C 35
Caspar-Werke · German Reich · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Caspar C 35 was a German twin-float biplane seaplane produced by Caspar-Werke in the late 1920s, designed for coastal patrol, reconnaissance, and training roles. It was typical of the seaplane designs produced to circumvent post-WWI German military aviation restrictions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German interwar floatplane design by Caspar-Werke
- Biplane seaplane from the late 1920s
- Used for coastal and maritime training
Twin-float biplane with conventional N-strut interplane bracing, open tandem cockpits, and a radial or inline engine. The twin floats and biplane configuration are typical of German interwar seaplane designs.
Specifications
- The Caspar C 35 has a length of 13.24 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.72 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 202 km/h (126 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
Caspar-Werke GmbH was a German aircraft manufacturer based in Travemünde that produced various seaplane designs during the interwar period. The C 35 appeared in 1928 and was intended for civil and quasi-military use as Germany worked to rebuild its aviation capacity. The company produced several seaplane types that provided the technical foundation for later Reichswehr and Luftwaffe aircraft.
Variants
The C 35 was one of several Caspar seaplane designs; details of variants are limited in available records.
Where you'll see it
Operated by German civil and paramilitary aviation organisations in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Caspar-Werke ceased operations in 1928 after financial difficulties, so service use was brief.
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