Caudron Type O
Caudron · France · first flew 1914 · light aircraft
The Caudron Type O was a French single-seat air racing biplane first flown in 1914.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Ten-cylinder two-row Anzani radial engine
- Unequal span: upper wing 7.4 m, lower wing 6.8 m
A small biplane powered by a 100 hp ten-cylinder two-row Anzani radial engine.
Specifications
- The Caudron Type O has a length of 5 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 146 km/h (91 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Gaston Caudron and flew in January or February 1914.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
In May 1914 it was flown in a race at the Bois de Boulogne, and in June in Vienna.
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