Caudron C.480 Frégate
Caudron · France · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Caudron C.480 Frégate was a French three-seat touring monoplane designed by Maurice Devlieger and built by Caudron.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced high-wing monoplane
- Enclosed cabin with a pilot in front and two side-by-side seats behind
- Front-mounted inline engine and a tailwheel undercarriage
Look for a braced high-wing monoplane with an enclosed cabin, a single front-mounted inline engine and a tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.480 Frégate has a length of 8.18 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was based on the earlier Caudron C.280 and first flew in 1935. It was powered by a 140 hp Renault 4Pei inline piston engine.
Variants
It was developed from the Caudron C.280. The company built 27 Frégates.
Where you'll see it
In 1939, 20 of the 27 built were requisitioned into French Air Force service for liaison work.
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