Caudron C.39
Caudron · France · first flew 1920 · airliner
The Caudron C.39 was a French three-engined biplane with a cabin for six passengers as a landplane or four on floats.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-engined biplane
- Cabin for six passengers as a landplane
- Upper wing longer than the lower: 20.9 m against 19.5 m
A three-engined biplane with Clerget 9B rotary engines and a top speed of 130 km/h, flown by a pilot and a mechanic.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.39 has a length of 13.1 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20.92 m (69 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The date of the first flight, made as a landplane, is not known. By spring 1920 it was flying on floats. It shared its airframe with the five-engined C.43.
Variants
The Caudron C.43 was a variant.
Where you'll see it
It was flown with some success in competitions in 1920 and 1921.
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