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Caudron C.22

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Caudron C.22
Role Night bomber
National origin France
Manufacturer Caudron
Designer Paul Deville
First flight 1917
Number built 1
Developed from Caudron C.21

The Caudron C.22 was a French twin engine night bomber built in 1917. It did not reach production.

Design

[1]

Specifications

Data from Hauet (2001) p.137[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 8.30 m (27 ft 3 in)
  • Upper wingspan: 16.54 m (54 ft 3 in)
  • Lower wingspan: 15.39 m (50 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 2.52 m (8 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 53 m2 (570 sq ft)
  • Powerplant: 2 × 89 kW (120 hp) Le Rhône 9Jb or 97 kW (130 hp) Clerget 9B 9-cylinder air-cooled radials
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Armament

  • Defensive: Machine gun in rear cockpit
  • Bombs: 6×120 mm (4.7 in) and 3×155 mm (6.1 in)

References

  1. ^ a b Hauet, André (2001). Les Avions Caudrons. Vol. 1. Outreau: Lela Presse. p. 137. ISBN 2 914017-08-1.

C.022 Category:French bomber aircraft 1910–1919