Caudron C.27
Caudron · France · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Caudron C.27 was a French two-seat basic trainer biplane of the early 1920s, which also competed successfully in the 1920s. It was designed by Paul Deville.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat basic trainer biplane, two-bay, without stagger, with rectangular fabric-covered wings
- Open tandem cockpits between the wings, with a rounded cut-out in the upper wing trailing edge for the instructor
- 80 hp Le Rhone 9C rotary engine with a cowling surrounding its upper three-quarters
A two-bay biplane without stagger or significant dihedral, with rectangular wings braced by parallel interplane struts and ailerons on the upper wing only. A rotary engine sits in a cowling at the nose, with a fixed undercarriage and a triangular fin.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.27 has a length of 8.3 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 132 km/h (82 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Shown at the 1922 Paris Salon, the C.27 was presented as the second of three increasingly demanding trainers, between the Caudron G.3 and the more powerful C.59. It first flew in the first half of 1922. More than 20 were built.
Variants
No significant variants are documented for the C.27 itself.
Where you'll see it
Built as a basic trainer in the 1920s, and also flown in competitions, where it did well.
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