Caudron C.65
Caudron · France · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Caudron C.65 was a single-seat biplane floatplane designed and built in France in 1922.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Floats instead of wheels
- Rotary engine in the nose
It is a single-seat biplane floatplane with a rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.65 has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Paul Deville and first flew in January 1922.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was completed.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat floatplane powered by a 130 hp Clerget 9B nine-cylinder rotary engine.
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