Caudron C.510 Pélican
Caudron · France · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Caudron C.510 Pélican was a 1930s French air ambulance or touring monoplane designed and built by Caudron.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Lengthened fuselage with room for a stretcher and attendant |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined high-wing monoplane
- Lengthened fuselage with room for a stretcher and attendant
- Conventional landing gear
A high-wing single-engined monoplane with a deep, lengthened fuselage.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.510 Pélican has a length of 8.52 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.82 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was based on the earlier Caudron C.282/8, modified with a lengthened fuselage and an improved wing and tailplane to make room for a stretcher and attendant.
Variants
It was built both as an air ambulance and as a touring aircraft that could carry three passengers.
Where you'll see it
A total of 62 were built. Operators included the French Air Force and the Force Publique of the Belgian Congo.
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