Caudron C.22
| Caudron C.22 BN2 | |
|---|---|
| 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
The C.22 BN2 was based on the earlier Caudron C.21 but scaled up. The span was increased by 22%, requiring an extra bay and more powerful engines. The French BN2 military category specified a two seat night bomber. [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
- ^ a b Hauet, André (2001). Les Avions Caudrons. Vol. 1. Outreau: Lela Presse. p. 137. ISBN 2 914017-08-1.