Caudron C.27
Caudron · France · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The Caudron C.27 was a French two-seat biplane trainer and light combat aircraft of the World War One era, representative of Caudron's extensive military training types.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- two-seat biplane trainer with equal-span wings
- open tandem cockpits
- rotary or in-line engine with circular cowl
A conventional equal-span two-bay biplane of World War One vintage. The Caudron family is generally identified by its neat, symmetrical wing cellule construction. Distinguishing individual Caudron biplane variants requires close attention to detail.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.27 has a length of 6.43 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Caudron produced a long series of biplane trainers and combat types during the war, the C.27 being a development of the C.23 series. It served primarily as an advanced trainer for French aviation services. Production numbers were modest compared to Caudron's earlier and more widely built designs.
Variants
The C.27 was one of many closely related Caudron biplane types; the family includes the C.23, C.25, C.27, and related designs.
Where you'll see it
Used by the French Aviation Militaire for advanced training; some examples may have been sold to other Allied nations.
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