Caudron Type A
Caudron · France · first flew 1910 · light aircraft
The Caudron Type A was the first successful aircraft built by René Caudron and his brother Gaston.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay equal-span biplane
- Four tail booms carrying a rectangular tailplane with a pair of small rudders above
- Lower booms curving forward to form the undercarriage skids
The first prototype had a 25 hp three-cylinder Anzani engine on the lower wing, while the Type A bis had a 45 hp five-cylinder Anzani semi-radial.
Specifications
- The Caudron Type A has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 85 km/h (53 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
During 1910 the Caudron brothers were briefly associated with the Société Anonyme Français d'Aviation (S.A.F.A.), and an example was exhibited at the 1910 Paris Aero Salon as the S.A.F.A. Biplane.
Variants
The Type A No.1 had wing warping and a pusher propeller, the No.2 a tractor propeller and mid-span ailerons, and the Type A bis was a larger two-seat version. Seven were built in all.
Where you'll see it
The first prototype was substantially damaged in a crash on its ninth flight and was rebuilt with the engine driving the pusher propeller directly.
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