Caspar CLE 11
Caspar-Werke · Germany · first flew 1923 · airliner
The Caspar CLE 11 was a cantilever-parasol monoplane cabin airliner built and flown in Germany in 1923.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Cantilever parasol monoplane
- Enclosed cabin for two passengers
- Single Siemens-Halske Sh 5 five-cylinder radial engine
A small parasol-wing cabin monoplane for a pilot and two passengers, with a span of 12.0 m.
Specifications
- The Caspar CLE 11 has a length of 6.72 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built and flown in 1923 and was powered by an 80 hp Siemens-Halske Sh 5 radial engine.
Variants
One CLE 11 was built, registered D-294.
Where you'll see it
It took part in the International Air Exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden, in July 1923.
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