Caspar C 36
Caspar-Werke · Germany · first flew 1928 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Caspar C 36 was an aircraft developed in Germany for aerial reconnaissance in the late 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.56 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane reconnaissance aircraft with a single BMW VI engine
- Two-seat crew
- Span of 14 m on an 11.56 m long airframe
A single-engined two-seat tractor biplane, 11.56 m long and 4.43 m high.
Specifications
- The Caspar C 36 has a length of 11.56 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 255 km/h (158 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Reinhold Mewes and first flew in 1928.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a 660 hp BMW VI 6.0Z water-cooled inline engine, with a maximum speed of 255 km/h and a range of 1,050 km.
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