Caudron C.880
Caudron · France · first flew 1940 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Caudron C.880 was a high-wing monoplane of all-metal construction, an observation and artillery liaison aircraft built by Caudron in the early 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane of all-metal construction
- Single inverted inline Renault 6Q-03 engine
- Two-seat observation aircraft
An all-metal high-wing monoplane with a 220 hp Renault 6Q-03 inverted six-cylinder engine and a span of 14.8 m.
Specifications
- The Caudron C.880 has a length of 10.25 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.8 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The C.880 first flew on 12 February 1940.
Variants
Two examples of the C.880 were built.
Where you'll see it
It was designed for observation and artillery liaison work with a crew of two.
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