Caudron C.101
Caudron · France · first flew 1925 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Caudron C.101 was a French two-seat reconnaissance aircraft designed by Andre Brunet.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat sesquiplane with a longer upper wing (14.56 m)
- Single engine in the nose
- Reconnaissance aircraft
A sesquiplane with a smaller lower wing and a single engine.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.101 has a length of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.56 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 227 km/h (141 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1925. The C.101 and its variants, the C.103, C.104 and C.107, differed in their engines.
Variants
The C.103, C.104 and C.107 were variants of the C.101 with different engines.
Where you'll see it
It had a maximum speed of 227 km/h and a ceiling of 6,750 m.
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