Castel C-311P
Castel · France · first flew 1950 · glider
The Castel C-311P was a French training glider of high-wing monoplane configuration, built in the early 1950s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing monoplane glider
- Single-seat training glider
- 14 m wingspan
A single-seat high-wing glider 6.6 m long with a 14 m span and an aspect ratio of 25.
Specifications
- The Castel C-311P has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1950.
Variants
Forty-five were built.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a training glider.
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