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Caudron C.140
Role Liaison and observation and gunnery trainedr
National origin France
Manufacturer Caudron
Designer Paul Deville
First flight 1928

The Caudron C.140 was a French sesquiplane designed in 1928 as a combination of liaison aircraft and observer and gunnery trainer.

Design and development

[1]


Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 7.84 m (25 ft 9 in)
  • Upper wingspan: 11.30 m (37 ft 1 in)
  • Lower wingspan: 7.87 m (25 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 2.92 m (9 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 896 kg (1,975 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 200 L (44 imp gal; 53 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9AB airc-cooled 9-cylinder radial, 170 kW (230 hp) 230 ch

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
  • Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,000 ft)

References

  1. ^ Hauet, André (2001). Les Avions Caudrons. Vol. 1. Outreau: Lela Presse. p. 205. ISBN 2 914017-08-1.


Category:Sesquiplanes Category:French military utility aircraft 1920–1929] C.140

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