Courtois-Suffit Lescop CSL C1
S.A.I.B. · France · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Courtois-Suffit Lescop CSL C1 was a prototype French biplane fighter built in the final months of World War I by the Société Anonyme d'Application Industrial du Bois.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Single tractor engine of 140 hp
- Leading-edge flaps on the lower wing
Look for a compact single-seat biplane fighter with a 140 hp engine and leading-edge flaps on the lower wing.
Specifications
- The Courtois-Suffit Lescop CSL C1 has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Roger Courtois-Suffit and Captain Pierre Lescop and first flew in January 1918.
Variants
It was among the first aircraft to be fitted with leading-edge flaps on the lower wing.
Where you'll see it
It was not put into production.
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