Caudron C.59
Caudron · France · first flew 1921 · light aircraft
The Caudron C.59 was a French two-seat biplane trainer produced in the early 1920s, widely used by the Armée de l'Air and exported to numerous countries as an elementary and advanced trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French biplane trainer of the early 1920s
- Open cockpit two-bay sesquiplane
- Used by Armée de l'Air and exported widely
A conventional open-cockpit biplane with tandem seating, straight wings, and a Hispano-Suiza or similar inline engine. The relatively clean lines distinguish it slightly from more utilitarian contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.59 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.24 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The C.59 was one of Caudron's most successful interwar trainers, entering service in 1921 and remaining in use through much of the decade. It was exported to Belgium, Poland, Spain, Romania, and other countries, serving as a key instrument of pilot training across Europe in the early 1920s.
Variants
The C.59 was produced in hydroplane (floatplane) and landplane versions; minor engine variants also existed.
Where you'll see it
Widely operated by the French Armée de l'Air and numerous export customers throughout the 1920s for primary and advanced flying training.
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