Caspar CS 14
Caspar-Werke · Germany · first flew 1924 · fighter
The Caspar CS 14 was a German single-seat biplane fighter prototype of 1924, built in Denmark to circumvent the restrictions on German military aircraft development imposed by the Treaty of Versailles. Powered by a Napier Lion W-12 engine, it represented part of Germany's clandestine effort to maintain fighter design expertise.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.58 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German biplane fighter built in Denmark to evade Versailles Treaty restrictions
- Napier Lion W-12 engine in narrow nose
- Single prototype; part of covert German military aviation revival
A compact single-bay biplane with the narrow nose profile characteristic of the water-cooled Napier Lion engine. The clean lines and single-bay wing arrangement distinguish it from rotary-engined fighters of the preceding generation.
Specifications
- The Caspar CS 14 has a length of 6.58 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Caspar-Werke, based in Travemünde, collaborated with Danish facilities to construct the CS 14 beyond Allied observers' reach. The Napier Lion engine gave the compact biplane a powerful installation, but only one prototype was completed. These covert activities were part of a broader German programme to sustain military aeronautical knowledge through the 1920s, eventually feeding into the open rearmament of the 1930s.
Variants
Single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; prototype evaluation only.
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