Castel C-24S
Castel · France · first flew 1936 · glider
The Castel C-24S was a French two-seat training glider of high-wing monoplane configuration, built in the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane glider
- Long wing of 17 m span with an aspect ratio of 17
- Two-seat training layout
It is a high-wing glider with a 17 m span, an 8 m fuselage and a height of 2.18 m.
Specifications
- The Castel C-24S has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in September 1936. It is presumed to be the successor to the Castel C-24.
Variants
Only one Castel C-24S was built.
Where you'll see it
It was produced by Castel as a training glider.
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