Caudron G.4

Caudron · France · first flew 1915 · bomber

The Caudron G.4 was a French twin-engine biplane bomber used extensively in the First World War, noted for its twin-boom pusher configuration and open-framework fuselage.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsMid-mounted, straight
E — Engines2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage7.27 m fuselage
T — TailTwin fin

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Spot it by:

Unmistakable twin-boom layout with two pusher engines and open lattice structure between the booms. The wide biplane wing and twin tail fins are characteristic WWI features.

Specifications

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History

Entering service in 1915, the G.4 was used by France, Britain, and Italy for bombing and reconnaissance. Its pusher layout gave the observer/gunner a clear forward field of fire, though performance was modest.

Variants

Several engine variants were fitted, including Le Rhône and Clerget rotaries. The G.6 was a later development with more power.

Where you'll see it

Flown by the French Air Service, the Royal Flying Corps, and the Italian Corpo Aeronautico Militare during WWI.

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