Castel C-36
Castel · France · first flew 1937 · glider
The Castel C-36 was a performance glider built in the late 1930s in France. It was a glider of high-wing monoplane configuration.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane glider
- Aspect ratio of 22
- Single-seat performance glider
Look for a slender single-seat high-wing glider with a 14.6 m span.
Specifications
- The Castel C-36 has a length of 6.45 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.59 m (48 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1937.
Variants
Three Castel C-36 gliders were built.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat performance glider with a very high aspect ratio of 22.
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